Hario MSS-1B Mini Mill Slim Coffee Grinder

by Hario

Product Features

• Easy to clean / easy to mill coffee
• Size: 70dia × 220mm H for a cup of coffee powder 24g (2 for full)
• Space saver with slim design / it can be a storage without handle
• Cap hopper grip handle: polypropylene / mill: ceramic / mill seatspring handle shaft: Stainless

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B001804CLY
• Item model number: MSS-1B
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (132 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #297 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)
  • #59 in Home & Kitchen > Kitchen & Dining > Coffee, Tea & Espresso

Product Description

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.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

233 of 233 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Things you need to know about this product before buying, July 20, 2010

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This review is from: Hario MSS-1B Mini Mill Slim Coffee Grinder (Kitchen)

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.

123 of 125 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, November 22, 2010

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M. L. Harper (Athens) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Hario MSS-1B Mini Mill Slim Coffee Grinder (Kitchen)

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.

71 of 73 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Part of a great travel package AND useful at home too, June 8, 2010

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Philip M. Torrance "Watcher" (Princeton NJ USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hario MSS-1B Mini Mill Slim Coffee Grinder (Kitchen)

I bought this along with an Aeropress coffee maker AeroPress Coffee and Espresso Maker with Bonus 350 Micro Filters specifically for use when traveling. The combination makes the best coffee I've ever made myself (and I've been doing this for over half a century). The combination packs into a very compact space, made it through TSA without a hitch, is apparently almost unbreakable (so I would not have worried had I checked my luggage, but I have learned to pack for up to 3 weeks with a carryon and this combination fit in very well). If this is set on the finest espresso grind it can take over 10 minutes to grind a full load (beans in the top, adjust the grind wheel on the bottom, easily used) but set slightly coarser it took about 2 minutes or less to grind enough to put through the Aeropress. I grind whilst watching TV (public television, of course) so I can take whatever time I need. The espresso grind, by the way, is a hard press with the Aeropress but it works. In short, combining this product with the Aeropress allowed me to buy beans in New Orleans and make coffee the way I like it. One must take along a heating coil if one's hotel does not reliably supply a coffee maker (mine did not); the total package along with a baggy full of coffee beans kept me going in the morning without having to pay for room service or spend time I didn't have during a conference finding a restaurant.
Bottom line: I am overjoyed with this product and with the combination I described above. Highly recommend.