JavaPresse Manual Stainless Steel Coffee Grinder - 18 Adjustable Settings, Portable Conical Burr Grinder for Camping, Travel, Espresso - With Hand Crank

So, I'm not like most bears. Right now up here in Orr, Minnesota, the rest of the bears are sleeping. Contrary to popular belief, we bears don't take our deep winter naps just because it is cold - we do it because food is hard to come by in the Winter weather. It's simply far more efficient for us to fatten up and sleep the weight away during the snowy months. But I am still awake, you see. Like your Yogi, I am smarter than the average bear. I have a plan. It works. It is brilliant in its simplicity, really. I don't bother to forage for food. No, instead, I let the food come to me. As I said, I'm not like most bears. Oh hush, I'm getting to the coffee grinder, really I am. We bears tend to expound quite a bit so I'm afraid you'll just have to suffer and, ahem, bear with me. There are several Boy Scout troops in my area. These aren't the soft, pudgy ones you get from the big cities you humans love so much. No, these are the real Boy Scouts of old. They will come camping in any weather, even during the worst blizzards, testing their furless, pink little bodies against the might of the weather. These Boy Scouts, you see, are the source of my - no, no, settle down, I haven't eaten any of the Boy Scouts. Don't be silly. The Department of Natural Resources - hmph, can you imagine, a majestic beast like myself relegated to being called a "resource," how demeaning. I mean really, your human-centric, primate-archal worldview is such a problem. You simply have no respect for us creatures of the forest anymore and if I had the mind to I'd just - I, ah, I apologize. Anyway, as I was saying, the Department of Natural Resources would be rather upset, and I'd like to evade the hunters for years to come. So no, I haven't eaten any of your Boy Scouts. Boy Scouts. Coffee Grinder. Right. So, as I'm sure you have surmised by now, I wait for the Boy Scouts to go camping and then I pay them a little visit. They don't mind, really. It's quite a thrill for them to have a visit from the natives, you know, and a little cultural exchange can go a long way towards building the understanding needed for long term cohabitation of Northern Minnesota. They love seeing my pawprints all over their camp. It's endearing, really. Although I don't sleep as deeply as my brothers and sisters, I DO still need a little something in the mornings to get me going, especially as I am getting on in my age, and sometimes the Boy Scouts bring coffee. Unfortunately, the last group brought full coffee beans. Can you believe that? Camping with whole coffee beans. Had I known I would have taken their coffee grinder, but by the time I had noticed I was already back in my den and the Boy Scouts were already on their way. Well, thankfully, I also took one of their smart phones. Silly boy had a simple password to guess on his account as well, so this really works out well for me. After browsing Amazon for a while - I mean, really, what better company to service nature's wild population than one ran by those who live in a rain forest? - I decided upon this coffee grinder and ordered it. You think your postal carriers are scared of dogs, hm? Imagine one trying to deliver a package to "A Pine Tree, Orr, MN." Not only did he have to figure out WHICH pine tree I meant, but on top of that I happened to be on site. I stood up to say hello, it's only proper really, but he just dropped the box and ran. Can you believe it? It's really no wonder that you humans complain about the postal service. They're so rude and speciesist and had very little regard for my packa- oh, right, the grinder. You humans are so impatient. Yes yes yes, THE GRINDER. I get it. Well. Let me tell you that once I fumbled the box open (my paws aren't quite as dexterous as your hands, as you may imagine), I found a rather beautiful coffee grinder. Pristine, gleaming stainless steel, something that is rather important if you live out in the woods as I do. It won't stain or rust. Assembly was simple as well; all I had to do was seat the handle over the large nut atop the device. It was then ready to grind beans! The handle is easily removed, by the way. This is a great feature as it makes storage far easier (my den is rather cramped). Boy Scouts: Order this coffee grinder! The handle is very sturdy and it will stow away nicely in your packs, and I won't mind having an extra to gift to my friends. I was concerned about being able to adjust the grind of the coffee. I am a bear, after all, and my paws are clumsy. Also of note: The nasal membrane of a human is about the size of a postage stamp. We bears have one the size of a bed sheet. As you can imagine, our senses of smell and taste are quite discerning, and having just the right grind to release the over 1,000 different chemical compounds fond in coffee can alter our experience greatly. However, the knob at the bottom of the grinder is of an ample size, even for a bear. I found no trouble operating the grinder. The knob itself has gentle stops along the way, so that it will hold its current position quite readily, only changing when you want to turn the knob. The cover on the bottom is a great addition. It is used to collect your fresh grounds. It is snug, but not too snug. You won't have to worry about it simply falling off, but you won't have any issues sliding it on and off as needed, either. Since I live in a den without electricity, I often cold brew my coffee and this technique requires a rather rough grind. This grinder did not disappoint; the grind was quite even at a rough grind, something many other grinders can't quite manage. Just as a test I tightened it up and soon a fine powder was falling out the bottom. I found this quite entertaining until I inhaled. I did mention the sensitivity of our noses, yes? We can smell carrion miles away. Imagine a fine coffee powder inches from my nose! Well, I sneezed of course, and when we bears sneeze it can be rather, ah, wet. So there I was with a "misted" coffee grinder. I was a bit worried at first, but after a quick trip to the nearby river I was able to clean the grinder up quite easily. Stainless steel, you know. Big enough for a bear, small enough to be readily portable. An excellent, even, variable grind that I am sure will last many years. All without the need for electricity! At the price I paid - or, well, the Boy Scout paid, bless his soul - this grinder is an excellent deal and a great item for the discerning coffee lover in YOUR den. With Compliments, Mr. Bear Update, Five Years Later I'm an older bear now, it's true, and it seems that I have outlasted this coffee grinder. The plastic piece which sits inside of the burr and rotates it finally developed stress fractures and broke. However, FIVE YEARS of almost daily use by a bear with big clumsy paws? That's a well-made product.

Fantastic little grinder, take it with me to camp every time. Fully adjustable, ceramic burr is hard and durable, and if you want it to be faster and easier, say if you're at home or whathaveyou, take your cordless drill and grip the handle nub, then grind as fast as you want. Its the only grinder i need

The JavaPresse Manual Stainless Steel Coffee Grinder is a good and consistent grinder. It offers adjustable settings that allow for precise control over grind size, resulting in a uniform grind that works well for many brewing methods. One very useful feature is the receiving cup, which is great both for loading beans and for catching the ground coffee. The cup creates a secure seal with the grinder body, making it easy to manage the coffee grounds without mess. However, the main downside is that the grinder takes quite a long time to grind, especially for larger amounts. While the grind quality is impressive for a manual grinder, be prepared for patience during the grinding process. Overall, it’s a solid choice if you don’t mind spending extra time grinding by hand.

Great little grinder. In the past year my wife bought me what we thought would be a grinder that would last (Handground) It was pretty and had nice features but it did not stand the test of time. The Java Presse costs less than half of the Handground grinder, grinds faster and easier, is super lightweight with a smaller footprint and is much easier to dial in your grind. The Java Presse is made from lightweight stamped and rolled (stainless steel?) It is lightweight and has a good feel to it. The assembly is "friction fit" together, meaning the top, bottom and handle do not screw on or snap in but are designed to be a perfect fit onto the main body of the grinder and the friction of the fit holds this together. The arm has a hex cutout that fits over the hex shaped grinder shaft that drives the burrs. The catch pot at the bottom has a nice glass inlay that gives it a solid feel and enough weight for the grinder to stand on it's own. Compared to the Handground - 1. The Java Presse is easier to grind as the handle is connected directly to the grind shaft. The Handground has mechanical gearing in the top which allows the handle to move in a vertical direction as opposed to the planar direction of the Java Presse handle. This made it more difficult to grind and is what wore down and broke on the Handground 2. The Java Presse is quicker to grind. The Handground took about 100-110 rotations of the handle to grind 2 tablespoons of beans. For the same grind (French Press course grind) The Java Presse took about 70-80 turns for 2 tablespoons of seeds. This seems to be inherent of the direct drive and length of the handle. 3. The Java Presse is way quieter than the Handground. I would have to lift the Handground off the counter as the noise would reverberate through the countertop from grinding and it was still pretty loud. The Java Presse fits nicely in your hands and doesnt even feel like its grinding (it is) and hardly makes a peep. 4. The Handground would hold about 4x more beans than the Java Presse. The Java Presse holds about 2.5 tablespoons of beans at a time. Realistically, unless you want to grind your whole bag at once it's not a deal breaker. The Java Presse is the perfect size to make 32oz of French Presse coffee at a time. 5. The Handground has a dial around the middle of the grinder where you can dial in your grind from 1-8 in half steps. The Java Presse has a manual dial at the bottom of the burrs to dial in your grind. It seems a little more "finished" on the Handground but if you wanted to "fine tune" your grind the Java Presse falls on the "Analog" side of that. 6. The catch pot on the Java Presse slides over the bottom of the grinder and is held in place by friction. This may be the only downfall to this grinder. You naturally hold the pot in place while grinding but I could see where you might drop the pot if you dont grip the grinder firmly in the middle and hold the pot in place. The Handground had a glass catch that screwed into the bottom of the grinder. 7. Did I mention costs? For the price of the Handground you could buy 3 of the Java Presse grinders. If this little guy holds up for half as long as the Handground it's already a winner.

.. for better grip and less muscle fatigue Product works great

This is an awesome grinder easy to use , but it takes time. Ideal for 1 cup and it is something I use in the evening as it is relaxing. If you are in a hurry in the morning then no it is not ideal. But overall I am happy with it.

It is not a useful article, it goes very badly, I will explain myself: *You can spend 10 minutes turning the crank to grind coffee for a double measure. *The degree of grinding is constantly changing and you have to be regulating it all the time. *Occasionally the grain inlet to the millstones clogs and you have to unclog it. * The materials are very very shabby, totally cheap. It doesn't make sense at this price. If the case were that it is a technical tool and the material was secondary, well... I wouldn't mind, but the truth is that the operation is painful. Wasted money. No es un artículo útil, va muy mal, me explicaré: *Puedes pasar 10 minutos dándole a la manivela para moler café para una medida doble. *El grado de molido se cambia constantemente y hay que estar regulandolo todo el tiempo. *De vez en cuando la entrada de grano a las muelas se obtura y hay que desatorar lo. * Los materiales son muy muy cutres, barato total. No tiene sentido a este precio. Si el caso fuera que se trata de una herramienta técnica y el material fuera secundario, bueno... no me importaría, pero la verdad es que el funcionamiento es penoso. Dinero tirado a la basura.

Algunas personas recomiendan molinos con muelas de metal, en vez de cerámica. Sin embargo, si recién inician en estos temas, este molino es una muy buena alternativa por su relación calidad-precio. Con este molino he podido obtener muy buenos espressos. La foto muestra la textura que se puede obtener con este molino con un grano black honey (y aún se puede hacer más fino). Un punto a considerar es que si los granos no están muy tostados, en ocasiones puede sentirse como si el molino se trabara. En ese caso no recomiendo aplicar más fuerza, sino girar brevemente en contrasentido para que los granos se acomoden mejor y luego continuar.

Really pleased with this grinder. I've had it for a good while now and love it. It is easy to dial in the grind I like and produces a really consistant quality grind. Very easy to use and clean. I don't know how long the burrs are expected to last but there is no apparent wear yet and I use it 3 or 4 times aweek.