If you are a true coffee lover, you know that the perfect cup of coffee is made from freshly ground coffee beans. And of course, to make the best cup of coffee you need the highest quality beans and the best coffee grinders. Besides electric grinders, connoisseurs also love using the traditional hand coffee grinders. They love the experience of grinding coffee beans manually. The classic design is easy on the eye, the sound of the blade cutting through the beans is very addictive, and the aroma of the freshly ground beans is very appealing. This article will review the 3 best hand coffee grinders available in the market.
The Hario Skerton Hand-crank Coffee Mill features a very sturdy construction, contemporary design, and ceramic burrs. At $40, this very stylish grinder is truly a bargain. Its grind quality is excellent, and it grinds fairly quickly, although not as fast as an automatic grinder of course. Since it comes with a conical burr design, it can produce a range of grinds from fine espresso to passable French press grind. The top part is made of plastic, and the glass base can be used to store the coffee grounds thus eliminating the need for a separate jar.
If you love Arabic coffee, The Zassenhaus Turkish Mill would be a good alternative even though it is double the price of the Hario Skerton mill. This is because the Turkish mill can produce very fine Arabica grounds needed to make the perfect cup of Arabic coffee. The knob and handle are made from solid cast brass, while the sides are from solid brass with decorative traditional scroll designs. The mill can hold enough beans for four to six cups. It might not be cheap, but it will last for a lifetime.
The Zassenhaus Walnut Closed Hopper 169DG is a more expensive alternative. If you're willing to spend extra cash for a uniquely designed hand coffee grinder, this is the perfect product for you. It features a cast iron top, a walnut finish base, and a rigid cast handle. The narrow neck between the walnut base and the cast iron top allows you to keep the mill in place with one hand as you crank the handle with the other. The base comes with a large drawer and the overall size of the mill is 9"x 5.25"x 5.25".
There are other good brands that you would want to have a look at, such as Porlex. Porlex offers tall and mini hand mills. Both are made of stainless steel and are excellent for making coffee on the road or at the office.
