With a per capita consumption of more than 160 liters, according to Statista, coffee was by far the most popular hot drink among Germans in 2021. Small and powerful as an espresso. Large and with lots of milk froth as a latte macchiato. Or very old school as a cup with a small dash of milk (or without). The black-brown caffeine kick is as much a part of everyday life for millions of people around the world as going to the toilet. Many can hardly imagine a day without coffee in the morning. And the methods of preparation are as varied as the drinking preferences. From the classic filter machine to the popular French press, portafilter or capsule machine to fully automatic coffee machines with or without milk frother, everything can be found in the kitchens in this country.
And then there is the question of all questions for coffee fans: ground or whole bean? The trend is towards option number two. More and more coffee drinkers are grinding their own coffee at home. This is one of the reasons why the hand coffee grinder from grandma’s days is currently making a comeback. We are presenting five models – from the retro mill with wooden drawer to the elegant stainless steel model with ceramic grinder.
The Caffabo hand coffee grinder is an eye-catcher simply because of the matt black finish on the body. The ceramic grinder is intended to ensure that the beans are crushed while preserving the aroma. Attachments such as the crank come in sturdy stainless steel. The degree of grinding can be continuously adjusted. Practical: The freshly ground bean flour falls into a collection container that has a small viewing window.
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Zeller Present relies on a ceramic grinder for its hand coffee grinder in industrial design. The container for the finished coffee powder is made of glass. The bean container with the stainless steel crank can be unscrewed and holds coffee beans, which produce powder for about four cups of coffee in no time at all. Important for campers: The Zeller Present hand coffee grinder weighs in at just over 400 grams and is around 20 centimeters high.
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A conical grinder made of ceramic also takes care of the roasted coffee beans as gently as possible on this model. The theory: Because less frictional heat is generated, the fine powder should be able to preserve its aroma better than with steel grinders. Otherwise, the Groenenberg hand coffee grinder comes in a simple and slim design and is made of 304 stainless steel. Including the handle, the mill is about 17 centimeters high. One round of grinding is enough for four normal cups of coffee of 200 milliliters each. The degree of grinding of the Groenenberg hand coffee grinder can be infinitely adjusted according to taste. Nice: All Groenenberg products are packaged completely plastic-free.
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The founders of Waldwerk are sending a whole ensemble of coffee utensils into the race for the favor of millions of coffee drinkers. Including an espresso hand coffee grinder. It is said to be produced completely plastic-free and is delivered in an elegant wooden box. The stainless steel grinder conjures up ground coffee for two from a handful of beans. This can be processed with a French press as well as with an ordinary filter machine. A little tip: For the French Press, the infinitely adjustable degree of grinding should be chosen a little coarser. Beautiful: The handle comes in a fine oak wood look.
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Zassenhaus takes coffee fans back to another time. When fully automatic coffee machines and capsules were not even to be thought of, coffee grinders looked something like this. The small wooden box with a drawer manages an impressive 50 grams of coffee beans in one go. With a knurled screw, the degree of grinding can be continuously adjusted from very fine to coarse. The Brasilia hand coffee machine is available in natural beech, but also in many other wood tones.
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The ground coffee usually cannot be poured out of the container without leaving any residue. This is mainly due to the oils that escape during grinding. A problem that is more likely to occur with electric coffee grinders. Therefore, a coffee or barista brush (e.g. with natural boar bristles) is sufficient for cleaning hand coffee grinders. Anyone who regularly cleans the bean and collection container with it should be able to enjoy their coffee grinder for a very long time.
Sources: Statista
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