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Enjoy the taste of freshly ground coffee at home any time!
Ceramic mortar has no odor, does not rust. The coarse powder is adjustable simply by turning the knob; also, you can calibrate the amount of ground through the transparent bottle. When not in use, you can store the grinder without the handle.
Secure design makes for easier grinding. Easy to clean with disassembled parts, Slim design saves space.
Ceramic mortar has no odor, does not rust. The coarse powder is adjustable simply by turning the knob; also, you can calibrate the amount of ground through the transparent bottle. When not in use, you can store the grinder without the handle.
Secure design makes for easier grinding. Easy to clean with disassembled parts, Slim design saves space.
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
601 of 603 people found the following review helpful
By Pseudonym
Amazon Verified Purchase
Things you need to know before buying:
1. This product is small, very small. It is about 7 inches tall and 2 inches wide at the base. I knew it was small before buying, but cannot say that I wasn't surprised when I opened the box to see just how small it is.
2. The instructions in the package come in Japanese (no English translation). Be ready to figure things out for yourself, most notably, how to adjust the grind (it's at the bottom of the grinder, you have to manually turn a nut to adjust the grind from finer to coarser and vice versa).
3. It gives you up to 2 cups worth of grind space. Perfect if you grind you coffee just before drinking (like me), but not so if you want to grind large quantities at a time. This is very much a grind-as-you-go grinder.
4. As someone mentioned before, the finest grind takes a while to get all the beans grinded. Keep at it.
5. The grinding handle detaches and reattaches, it's not one whole product. You'll just need to store the handle near the grinder.
6. It's a great budget grinder. It grinds the beans at a consistent grind. That's what you're looking for. But, you're going to have to work for it. Be sure you don't mind the work before buying this product.
Overall, I'm a satisfied customer. I've used this grinder religiously every morning for about 4 months now.
Update (11/21/12): Over 2 1/2 years later and an additional 200+ reviews since I wrote this one, I'm still using this grinder every morning to grind my coffee.
Now this grinder's greatest asset is becoming my biggest downfall: I'm officially getting tired of manually grinding my coffee. I have lost all hope that it's going to break: the only chance I have of convincing my wife to let me buy a $200 electric grinder that can equal its quality. Such is life.
Questions & Comments welcome!
1. This product is small, very small. It is about 7 inches tall and 2 inches wide at the base. I knew it was small before buying, but cannot say that I wasn't surprised when I opened the box to see just how small it is.
2. The instructions in the package come in Japanese (no English translation). Be ready to figure things out for yourself, most notably, how to adjust the grind (it's at the bottom of the grinder, you have to manually turn a nut to adjust the grind from finer to coarser and vice versa).
3. It gives you up to 2 cups worth of grind space. Perfect if you grind you coffee just before drinking (like me), but not so if you want to grind large quantities at a time. This is very much a grind-as-you-go grinder.
4. As someone mentioned before, the finest grind takes a while to get all the beans grinded. Keep at it.
5. The grinding handle detaches and reattaches, it's not one whole product. You'll just need to store the handle near the grinder.
6. It's a great budget grinder. It grinds the beans at a consistent grind. That's what you're looking for. But, you're going to have to work for it. Be sure you don't mind the work before buying this product.
Overall, I'm a satisfied customer. I've used this grinder religiously every morning for about 4 months now.
Update (11/21/12): Over 2 1/2 years later and an additional 200+ reviews since I wrote this one, I'm still using this grinder every morning to grind my coffee.
Now this grinder's greatest asset is becoming my biggest downfall: I'm officially getting tired of manually grinding my coffee. I have lost all hope that it's going to break: the only chance I have of convincing my wife to let me buy a $200 electric grinder that can equal its quality. Such is life.
Questions & Comments welcome!
278 of 285 people found the following review helpful
By M. L. Harper
Amazon Verified Purchase
I researched for a while before settling on this product. There are alot of people reviewing it that say it is too much work and it takes too long. First of all, that is not the case. It might take 1-2 minutes for enough coffee for 2 people and it is not difficult by any means. Second, if you are looking at getting a MANUAL coffee grinder then you have to expect it to take a little bit of MANUAL labor, that's kind of the idea. I guess people are too used to their automatic, electronic kitchen devices that don't require anything more than the press of a button. On that note, electric coffee grinders have a high rate of failure, something they call planned obsolescence. With a manual one there really isn't anything to have go wrong.
If you understand what you are getting then this is a great little product. The reason I decided on this one is because it has a lid to keep the beans from bouncing out which means you can hold the grinder in your hands and at an angle while grinding, as opposed to having to keep the device planted on a counter top or table while grinding. With this one you can walk around or go sit down or whatever you want while grinding. It also has a very easy adjustment mechanism to change the coarseness of the grind and the whole thing is very compact. The burs are ceramic so they will never wear down. To me, for the money this is the best one out there.
***UPDATE*** March 2012
I've had this grinder and have been using it for about 18 months. I have had no problems and am still very happy with my purchase. The ability to change the coarseness of the grind is one of my favorite features. If I want my coffee to be REALLY strong I can grind the beans into a fine powder (which takes a little longer) or if I want it to be regular strength I can set it to a more coarse grind (which takes less time). With a little experimentation you can find the setting that works best for you. This is a solid little contraption and I would still highly recommend it.
If you understand what you are getting then this is a great little product. The reason I decided on this one is because it has a lid to keep the beans from bouncing out which means you can hold the grinder in your hands and at an angle while grinding, as opposed to having to keep the device planted on a counter top or table while grinding. With this one you can walk around or go sit down or whatever you want while grinding. It also has a very easy adjustment mechanism to change the coarseness of the grind and the whole thing is very compact. The burs are ceramic so they will never wear down. To me, for the money this is the best one out there.
***UPDATE*** March 2012
I've had this grinder and have been using it for about 18 months. I have had no problems and am still very happy with my purchase. The ability to change the coarseness of the grind is one of my favorite features. If I want my coffee to be REALLY strong I can grind the beans into a fine powder (which takes a little longer) or if I want it to be regular strength I can set it to a more coarse grind (which takes less time). With a little experimentation you can find the setting that works best for you. This is a solid little contraption and I would still highly recommend it.
163 of 168 people found the following review helpful
By B. Fischer
I bought this item because it wasn't possible to properly clean my electric burr grinder and my wife kept yelling about the noise and coffee dust. The HARIO does a good job of grinding the coffee and is pretty simple to operate but it's slow and takes effort. The directions are in Japanese but all you really need to know is pop off the handle and clear top, pour in the beans, put it back together and grind, grind, grind. My only grumble is that the HARIO is so small and slick that you have to death-grip the thing while you're cranking. I haven't experimented much with adjusting the coffee grind but that's accomplished by turning the little wing-nut thing on the bottom of the grind section. Screw it tighter for finer coffee or loosen it for a coarser grind. If you unscrew it all the way you can disassemble the device for cleaning. The bottom line...if you need a small, portable grinder for about one cup of coffee, it's worth the money. If you need quantity, speed and complete ease of use...look elsewhere. Thanks for reading my review.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
Very pleased + Manual was in English
First, I should tell you that I am a cafe manager and make coffee at work all day, every day. But I use this at home and crave the coffee it helps make even from work where we have... Read more
Published 2 hours ago by Joy M.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good, power free grinder
grinds well, comes apart for cleaning, and will be used for power outages and camping. The only drawback is that it is quite noisy, but then you are only grinding for a short time.
Published 10 hours ago by martha hill
4.0 out of 5 stars
Very useful
Besides the fact that I cannot abide the sound of an electric grinder in the morning, I also learned that those don't really grind beans properly, so invested in this hand... Read more
Published 2 days ago by Jane Thoreau
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love it! Not for the bigger - faster - cheeper crowd
If anything changes I will update. So be advised I have only been using this for a short while.
Pros:
Small though not as small as the Portex mini. Read more
Pros:
Small though not as small as the Portex mini. Read more
Published 3 days ago by S. Pirtle
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Simple Coffee Grinder
I like using this grinder as an alternative to the likes of Cafe De Tiamo Hand Coffee Grinder. This is something like to carry around in case I need it. Read more
Published 6 days ago by The Prof.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great for what it is
You aren't going to find a burr grinder for cheaper. The grind size is a little inconsistent in my experience, and hand grinding is a pain for more than 1-2 cups, but you can... Read more
Published 6 days ago by GregP
3.0 out of 5 stars
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This works great with the Aero Press. 20 minutes of grinding away and you are ready for 1 fine cup of coffee. Read more
Published 8 days ago by skavenger171
1.0 out of 5 stars
NOT RELIABLE
This worked fine for about 4 months, and now I'm having the same problem many other 1 and 2-star reviews complain about- the handle turns the center but not the inner blade. Read more
Published 9 days ago by Alex Brewer
5.0 out of 5 stars
Quick, Easy, Perfect
I use this everyday with my Aerobie Aeropress. 2 scoops of beans is perfect to fill this up to the 2 cup line and make a perfect cup of coffee every morning. Read more
Published 9 days ago by GooseGossage
5.0 out of 5 stars
What to do when the lights go out?
I have a great grinder, but it needs juice. This is an excellent backup plan.
With this, the AeroPress coffee maker, and my wood burning stove, bring on the apocalypse!
With this, the AeroPress coffee maker, and my wood burning stove, bring on the apocalypse!
Published 9 days ago by Wayne Sheppard
