Overall Rating
8.4, Based on 54 Reviews
Avg Price
Varies
Manufacturer
Zassenhaus
Machine Type
Hand Crank Conical Burr Grinder
Colors
Varies
Class
Grinder, Conical Burr Consumer
Pro Review
No
First Look
No
QuickShot
No
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One of the better makes of hand grinders, there are many Zassenhaus manual mills available, and this listing covers them all.
Michael Pruner (quality: 9.0)
05.11.2006
Rating: 7.8
Product Reviewed: Hand Mill
Bottom Line: It is beautiful, back-breaking, coffee making that allows you to really feel the grinding process.
Matt White (quality: 8.7)
12.18.2008
Rating: 9.2
Product Reviewed: 169 DG
Bottom Line: I love this thing! Easy to use, fun to use, and great output! And so much cheaper than the automatic alternative...
Matt Flickinger (quality: 7.7)
10.21.2007
Rating: 8.2
Product Reviewed: Zassenhaus open mill
Bottom Line: Manual grinders take a good amount of work, this one is no exception
Martin Lipton (quality: 6.6)
05.10.2003
Rating: 8.0
Product Reviewed: 169 closed hoppper
Bottom Line: Could well be the best hand-crank, but won't be an heirloom.
M V (quality: 9.0)
05.17.2008
Rating: 7.8
Product Reviewed: Box Mill 151
Bottom Line: Good housing, good burrs, but everything else kinda sucks.
Lisa B (quality: 3.0)
01.17.2000
Rating: 7.6
Product Reviewed: zassenhaus manual mill
Bottom Line: There's something satisfying about applying elbow grease to a classic, timeless tool to get that nice, even grind...well, once in awhile, anyway! :-D
Linc Kesler (quality: 6.6)
01.08.2001
Rating: 8.8
Product Reviewed: Zassenhaus grinder
Bottom Line: Great grinder: can be motorized (see text)
Leonard Wells (quality: 7.7)
04.21.2007
Rating: 8.0
Product Reviewed: Manual Coffee Mill
Bottom Line: Builds Big Muscles ... Substantially Increases Heart-Rate ... Delivers TOP-NOTCH Grinds, without a doubt!
Jon Hill (quality: 7.5)
08.07.2005
Rating: 8.6
Product Reviewed: 161MA
Bottom Line: i like my zass but it may not be for everyone.
John Carruthers (quality: 8.7)
03.01.2009
Rating: 8.6
Product Reviewed: 154
Bottom Line: For 20+ years this grinder provided a consistent grind that's good to the last bean. Very handy for one cup and it gives you something to do while the water comes to a boil.
Joe Foo (quality: 6.5)
07.08.2002
Rating: 8.4
Product Reviewed: grain mill
Bottom Line: Best of the Zassenhaus mills - grinds fast enough for espresso
Jeremy Sievers
08.12.2008
Rating: 9.2
Product Reviewed: Manual Grinder
Bottom Line: Great grind, niche product, works very well...you have to work for it.
Guy Tedesco (quality: 7.0)
10.19.2001
Rating: 8.4
Product Reviewed: zassenhaus mill
Bottom Line: cheap solution to getting espresso cut grounds
Greg Cook (quality: 7.0)
10.20.2005
Rating: 8.6
Product Reviewed: Box Mill - Model 151
Bottom Line: This is a high quality tool that doesn't cost a fortune .
Grant G
12.23.2011
Rating: 6.2
Product Reviewed: Guatemala
Bottom Line: Beautiful with unacceptable flaws.
George Wachsmuth (quality: 6.9)
03.23.2002
Rating: 10.0
Product Reviewed: Knee & Box Mill
Bottom Line: Easy to use. Grinds at any level. Good enough for espresso! Get one!!
George Silver (quality: 7.6)
02.01.2003
Rating: 7.8
Product Reviewed: Beech Box Mill
Bottom Line: Great value for money, but not as consistent as expected.
Georg Antonischki (quality: 7.3)
04.22.2002
Rating: 8.4
Product Reviewed: Knee Mill
Bottom Line: Great grinder fun to use and very versatile
Gary Dunaway (quality: 6.9)
08.04.2003
Rating: 7.8
Product Reviewed: Model 169 DG
Bottom Line: Has idiosyncracies, but the most bang for your buck in grinding performance
Dee Ann Abel (quality: 5.7)
10.12.2000
Rating: 6.4
Product Reviewed: Zassenhaus knee mill
Bottom Line: Beautiful, well made, quiet, but requires too much effort to use
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