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
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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.
Grant G
12.23.2011
Rating: 6.2
Product Reviewed: Guatemala
Bottom Line: Beautiful with unacceptable flaws.
Dave Wire (quality: 10.0)
11.17.2009
Rating: 9.0
Product Reviewed: z-151MA
Bottom Line: As manual lever machines are to super-automatics, so the Zassenhaus is to motorized burr grinders.
Tim Lake (quality: 9.0)
07.21.2009
Rating: 8.0
Product Reviewed: Moka
Bottom Line: A good starting grinder when budget is an issue and a great travel companion, but overrated as a 'grinder' alone. Mazzer mini is 'five steps' up.
Darshan-Josiah Barber
03.28.2009
Rating: 3.8
Product Reviewed: 169DG Deluxe
Bottom Line: The new Zassenhaus mills are still nice to look at and fun to use, but they're useless for making good coffee.
Chul (Chuck) Kim
03.23.2009
Rating: 7.4
Product Reviewed: Turkish Mill
Bottom Line: Surprisingly Sturdy but not as portable as some other turkish mills.
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.
Mike DiDomenico (quality: 3.0)
01.26.2009
Rating: 5.4
Product Reviewed: 151
Bottom Line: Save your money and buy a cheap electric. When this grinder breaks, there is zero customer support.
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...
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.
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.
Anthony Chavez
02.08.2008
Rating: 9.6
Product Reviewed: Wall Mounted 171
Bottom Line: The 171 is wonderful, reasonably priced and does everthing grinders costing up to $300 dollars do. Easy to use!!
Ryan Kavanagh (quality: 9.3)
01.02.2008
Rating: 8.2
Product Reviewed: SW156
Bottom Line: Great grinder for the price, you just have to provide the motor :o)
A A (quality: 1.0)
12.20.2007
Rating: 8.4
Product Reviewed: hand grinder
Bottom Line: just bought and off to a good start.
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
Ben Pearre (quality: 7.5)
09.19.2007
Rating: 9.2
Product Reviewed: 169dg
Bottom Line: Great fine grind, very ritualistic, feels good, elegant.
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!
Ron Bucher (quality: 5.3)
11.02.2006
Rating: 9.6
Product Reviewed: Hand mill
Bottom Line: One of the best low budget grinders on the market
Ruben Van Kreij (quality: 7.3)
08.26.2006
Rating: 7.8
Product Reviewed: espresso
Bottom Line: good quality grinder for a good price
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.
Sol Richey (quality: 7.0)
05.08.2006
Rating: 9.2
Product Reviewed: Knee Grinder
Bottom Line: Excellent quality on a budget, perfect for rugged types and those who want to be a showoff on camping trips.
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