Manual Coffee Grinder

FullRangeMan · « **on:** 18 Mar 2019, 06:20 pm »

Hi,
Anyone could suggest me a reliable manual coffee grinder?
What model not to buy would be a good info also.
Gracias

WGH · « **Reply #1 on:** 18 Mar 2019, 06:39 pm »

JavaPresse works for me, it's easily adjustable and the replaceable ceramic burr is available for only $5. I grind 2 tablespoons of beans at a time for an excellent cup of coffee, if you need to grind more beans at one time then you will need a bigger machine.
https://www.javapresse.com/

avta · « **Reply #2 on:** 18 Mar 2019, 08:35 pm »

What kind of coffee will you be using it for? French Press? Espresso? Other type like pour over?

JLM · « **Reply #3 on:** 18 Mar 2019, 08:36 pm »

Onore Caffe is what I use with Aeropress, both work fine.

randytsuch · « **Reply #4 on:** 18 Mar 2019, 09:08 pm »

Budget? There are some fancy hand grinders out there that cost two hundred or more.

Travel or home use?

I've had a Hario mini mill slim for years for traveling, but these days there may be better options.
But it works fine for the times I out on the road, but still want decent coffee.

That javapresse looks interesting, and the price is right.
What is it's max capacity?

Randy

WGH · « **Reply #5 on:** 19 Mar 2019, 01:27 am »

Quote from: randytsuch on 18 Mar 2019, 09:08 pm

That javapresse looks interesting, and the price is right.
What is it's max capacity?

4 heaping tablespoons max. The JavaPresse can be a little slippery so I wrap one of those rubber jar opener pads around it and comfortably grind away.

Larkston Zinaspic · « **Reply #6 on:** 19 Mar 2019, 01:49 am »

Those Porlex knock-offs are not very good, IMO. 8 dollar grinders being rebranded and sold for triple its worth on Amazon. The cheapest grinder I would recommend would be the Hario Skerton, which has its flaws but will do medium/ med. fine well enough.

Something like the Aergrind would be a definite step up for portability at least. Comandante looks good beyond that. I currently own a Kinu, which I'll be the first to admit is not worth the money, but in general you do get what you pay for.

FullRangeMan · « **Reply #7 on:** 19 Mar 2019, 09:26 am »

Thanks boys for your guidance I appreciated.
I will use it only to my personal coffee recipe, I mix the coffee powder with hot milk, no sugar.
Budget is under $50usd for home use only to a mug serve, so low capacity.

murphy11 · « **Reply #8 on:** 19 Mar 2019, 11:35 am »

Also use the javapresse daily with Aeropress. Can easily make 1-2 cups from a single grind. Rubber grips are a great idea - thanks!

WGH · « **Reply #9 on:** 19 Mar 2019, 03:08 pm »

Here is a handy grind chart with pictures
https://www.homegrounds.co/coffee-grind-chart/

FullRangeMan · « **Reply #10 on:** 19 Mar 2019, 07:45 pm »

Quote from: WGH on 19 Mar 2019, 03:08 pm

Here is a handy grind chart with pictures
https://www.homegrounds.co/coffee-grind-chart/

I have to read it before purchase, thanks.

bummrush · « **Reply #11 on:** 19 Mar 2019, 11:40 pm »

Heres one. Handground. Great price. I'm going to get one. My solid is ok. The usual Grimes up from bigtime use.Sturdy as ever.

johnto · « **Reply #12 on:** 20 Mar 2019, 01:59 am »

Be sure to get a quality grinder it makes a huge difference.( like a good cartridge)
I purchased a used Zassenhaus on ebay fantastic grinder .

FullRangeMan · « **Reply #13 on:** 20 Mar 2019, 02:17 am »

Houston we have a problem, various buyers report plastic internal part broken so early as one week and an month on this model, scroll down the page to users comments:
https://www.amazon.com.br/MOEDOR-MANUAL-CERAMICA-MOINHO-GRAOS/dp/B07CV248Q7
Seems the part is the central axe, anyone had any prob?

Tyson · « **Reply #14 on:** 20 Mar 2019, 03:48 pm »

What about using a spice grinder instead? They are often all-metal and very robust. And should give you the quantity you need for small batches.

FullRangeMan · « **Reply #15 on:** 20 Mar 2019, 05:03 pm »

Do you mean say a peper grinder?
Any link?

johnto · « **Reply #16 on:** 20 Mar 2019, 07:27 pm »

Maybe a hand one would be okay but avoid cheap electric grinders they just ruin coffee.

Tyson · « **Reply #17 on:** 20 Mar 2019, 10:45 pm »

Something like this:

randytsuch · « **Reply #18 on:** 20 Mar 2019, 11:45 pm »

The grinder I have, the Hario mini, and the Hario skerton have been around for a long time, and are good grinders except for a design flaw where the top burr only has one bearing, so at courser settings the top burr can move and you get inconsistent grinds.

There is a "mod kit" for the skerton that seems to fix this flaw.

That combination should make a good coffee grinder.

FullRangeMan · « **Reply #19 on:** 21 Mar 2019, 09:17 am »

Thanks boys I will look into it to see what I can get.