Overall Rating
8.4, Based on 54 Reviews
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Varies
Manufacturer
Zassenhaus
Machine Type
Hand Crank Conical Burr Grinder
Colors
Varies
Class
Grinder, Conical Burr Consumer
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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.
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.
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.
Grant G
12.23.2011
Rating: 6.2
Product Reviewed: Guatemala
Bottom Line: Beautiful with unacceptable flaws.
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
David Gallagher (quality: 8.0)
04.04.2005
Rating: 6.6
Product Reviewed: 171LDL
Bottom Line: Looks nice, well built, but not recommended due to static and grind issues.
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.
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
Anthony Rawson (quality: 6.3)
02.27.2000
Rating: 7.6
Product Reviewed: Zassenhaus Manual Mill
Bottom Line: Excellent grind, more work. For those willing to be slightly impractical in search a better shot.
Steve Schurman (quality: 2.4)
05.09.2000
Rating: 7.6
Product Reviewed: Zassenhaus Box Mill
Bottom Line: It is simple and rugged. It produces a good grind for espresso, but does not produce an even coarse grind.
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.
David Echelbarger (quality: 7.8)
10.25.2005
Rating: 7.8
Product Reviewed: Manual DG169
Bottom Line: Great for drip -- but may not be up to other applications.
Ruben Van Kreij (quality: 7.3)
08.26.2006
Rating: 7.8
Product Reviewed: espresso
Bottom Line: good quality grinder for a good price
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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!
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
Dave Shaffer (quality: 5.0)
09.19.2005
Rating: 8.2
Product Reviewed: Coffee mill
Bottom Line: I like it, it works and I use it everyday, so that's all that matters to me.
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