So, I'm not like most bears. Right now up here in Orr, Minnesota, the rest of the bears are sleeping. Contrary to popular belief, we bears don't take our deep winter naps just because it is cold - we do it because food is hard to come by in the Winter weather. It's simply far more efficient for us to fatten up and sleep the weight away during the snowy months.
But I am still awake, you see. Like your Yogi, I am smarter than the average bear. I have a plan. It works. It is brilliant in its simplicity, really. I don't bother to forage for food. No, instead, I let the food come to me. As I said, I'm not like most bears.
Oh hush, I'm getting to the coffee grinder, really I am. We bears tend to expound quite a bit so I'm afraid you'll just have to suffer and, ahem, bear with me.
There are several Boy Scout troops in my area. These aren't the soft, pudgy ones you get from the big cities you humans love so much. No, these are the real Boy Scouts of old. They will come camping in any weather, even during the worst blizzards, testing their furless, pink little bodies against the might of the weather.
These Boy Scouts, you see, are the source of my - no, no, settle down, I haven't eaten any of the Boy Scouts. Don't be silly. The Department of Natural Resources - hmph, can you imagine, a majestic beast like myself relegated to being called a "resource," how demeaning. I mean really, your human-centric, primate-archal worldview is such a problem. You simply have no respect for us creatures of the forest anymore and if I had the mind to I'd just - I, ah, I apologize.
Anyway, as I was saying, the Department of Natural Resources would be rather upset, and I'd like to evade the hunters for years to come. So no, I haven't eaten any of your Boy Scouts.
Boy Scouts. Coffee Grinder. Right. So, as I'm sure you have surmised by now, I wait for the Boy Scouts to go camping and then I pay them a little visit. They don't mind, really. It's quite a thrill for them to have a visit from the natives, you know, and a little cultural exchange can go a long way towards building the understanding needed for long term cohabitation of Northern Minnesota. They love seeing my pawprints all over their camp. It's endearing, really.
Although I don't sleep as deeply as my brothers and sisters, I DO still need a little something in the mornings to get me going, especially as I am getting on in my age, and sometimes the Boy Scouts bring coffee. Unfortunately, the last group brought full coffee beans. Can you believe that? Camping with whole coffee beans. Had I known I would have taken their coffee grinder, but by the time I had noticed I was already back in my den and the Boy Scouts were already on their way.
Well, thankfully, I also took one of their smart phones. Silly boy had a simple password to guess on his account as well, so this really works out well for me. After browsing Amazon for a while - I mean, really, what better company to service nature's wild population than one ran by those who live in a rain forest? - I decided upon this coffee grinder and ordered it.
You think your postal carriers are scared of dogs, hm? Imagine one trying to deliver a package to "A Pine Tree, Orr, MN." Not only did he have to figure out WHICH pine tree I meant, but on top of that I happened to be on site. I stood up to say hello, it's only proper really, but he just dropped the box and ran. Can you believe it? It's really no wonder that you humans complain about the postal service. They're so rude and speciesist and had very little regard for my packa- oh, right, the grinder. You humans are so impatient.
Yes yes yes, THE GRINDER. I get it.
Well. Let me tell you that once I fumbled the box open (my paws aren't quite as dexterous as your hands, as you may imagine), I found a rather beautiful coffee grinder. Pristine, gleaming stainless steel, something that is rather important if you live out in the woods as I do. It won't stain or rust. Assembly was simple as well; all I had to do was seat the handle over the large nut atop the device. It was then ready to grind beans!
The handle is easily removed, by the way. This is a great feature as it makes storage far easier (my den is rather cramped). Boy Scouts: Order this coffee grinder! The handle is very sturdy and it will stow away nicely in your packs, and I won't mind having an extra to gift to my friends.
I was concerned about being able to adjust the grind of the coffee. I am a bear, after all, and my paws are clumsy. Also of note: The nasal membrane of a human is about the size of a postage stamp. We bears have one the size of a bed sheet. As you can imagine, our senses of smell and taste are quite discerning, and having just the right grind to release the over 1,000 different chemical compounds fond in coffee can alter our experience greatly.
However, the knob at the bottom of the grinder is of an ample size, even for a bear. I found no trouble operating the grinder. The knob itself has gentle stops along the way, so that it will hold its current position quite readily, only changing when you want to turn the knob.
The cover on the bottom is a great addition. It is used to collect your fresh grounds. It is snug, but not too snug. You won't have to worry about it simply falling off, but you won't have any issues sliding it on and off as needed, either.
Since I live in a den without electricity, I often cold brew my coffee and this technique requires a rather rough grind. This grinder did not disappoint; the grind was quite even at a rough grind, something many other grinders can't quite manage. Just as a test I tightened it up and soon a fine powder was falling out the bottom. I found this quite entertaining until I inhaled.
I did mention the sensitivity of our noses, yes? We can smell carrion miles away. Imagine a fine coffee powder inches from my nose!
Well, I sneezed of course, and when we bears sneeze it can be rather, ah, wet. So there I was with a "misted" coffee grinder. I was a bit worried at first, but after a quick trip to the nearby river I was able to clean the grinder up quite easily. Stainless steel, you know.
Big enough for a bear, small enough to be readily portable. An excellent, even, variable grind that I am sure will last many years. All without the need for electricity! At the price I paid - or, well, the Boy Scout paid, bless his soul - this grinder is an excellent deal and a great item for the discerning coffee lover in YOUR den.
With Compliments,
Mr. Bear
Update, Five Years Later
I'm an older bear now, it's true, and it seems that I have outlasted this coffee grinder. The plastic piece which sits inside of the burr and rotates it finally developed stress fractures and broke. However, FIVE YEARS of almost daily use by a bear with big clumsy paws?
That's a well-made product.
Enjoy fast, free delivery, exclusive deals, and award-winning movies & TV shows with Prime
Try Prime
and start saving today with fast, free delivery
Additional Details
Small Business
Shop products from small business brands sold in Amazon’s store. Discover more about the small businesses partnering with Amazon and Amazon’s commitment to empowering them.
Small Business
This product is from a small business brand. Support small.
Add a debit or credit card to save time when you check out
Convenient and secure with 2 clicks. Add your card
Frequently bought together
$39.94
Get it as soon as Tuesday, May 14
In Stock
+
Total price:
To see our price, add these items to your cart.
Choose items to buy together.
Discover similar items
& Up
Price: $25 - $50
Color: Silver
No results available. Please adjust the filters and try again.
$9
$43
$45
$21
$22
$21
$35
$11List:$13.97
$21
$8Typical:$10.97
$24
$12
Similar items that may deliver to you quickly
Page 1 of 1 Start overPage 1 of 1
From the brand
-
-
-
-
-
-
Our journey into coffee started in 2015 with a passion for developing the best entry-level burr coffee grinder on the market. That journey has led us to grind over a million pounds of coffee, learning everything we can about brewing, exceptional coffee, and translating our findings into easy-to-follow content to empower you to transform ordinary coffee rituals into extraordinary daily experiences.
-
We believe contagious happiness can start with your daily cup of coffee.
It’s why we help customers transform their favorite morning ritual into an extraordinary daily experience with delicious, sustainable coffee they love and trust. Because starting the day with the little things that make you happy empowers you to feel your best, and that joy can’t help but spill into every part of your life.
-
With work, relationships, and responsibilities, Raj found it difficult to consistently make time for himself. So instead of adding more, he decided to focus inward and upgrade a ritual he already loved - his daily cup of coffee. Raj stopped rushing his morning brew and instead took time to craft the perfect cup. Suddenly, his ritual became a mindful practice that he looked forward to every day.
-
-
-
Videos
Page 1 of 1Start OverPage 1 of 1
Videos for this product
1:16
Click to play video
Customer Review: Two reasons not to buy this grinder
Amazon Customer
Videos for this product
1:15
Click to play video
Honest Review of JavaPresse Manual Coffee Grinder
The Brambila's
Compare with similar items
This Item  JavaPresse Manual Stainless Steel Coffee Grinder - 18 Adjustable Settings, Portable Conical Burr Grinder for Camping, Travel, Espresso - With Hand Crank |  |  |  |  |  | |
| Price | -15% $39.94 List: $46.99 | $49.99 | -25% $29.99 List: $39.95 | -25% $59.98 List: $79.99 | $139.00 | $14.99 |
| Delivery | Get it as soon as Tuesday, May 14 | Get it as soon as Tuesday, May 14 | Get it as soon as Tuesday, May 14 | Get it as soon as Tuesday, May 14 | Get it as soon as Tuesday, May 14 | Get it as soon as Tuesday, May 14 |
| Customer Ratings | ||||||
| For traveling | ||||||
| Easy to use | ||||||
| Easy to clean | ||||||
| Value for money | ||||||
| Quality of material | ||||||
| Sold By | JavaPresse Coffee Company | Chernobyl Management LLC | GAVOlife | Di Regale Brands | 1Zpresso | Huimei Trade |
| material | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Plastic, Glass, Metal | Aluminum | Stainless Steel |
| installation | Camping,Portable | Camping | — | — | — | Camping |
| specific uses | Coffee Grinder | Coffee Grinder | Coffee Grinder | Coffee Grinder | Coffee Grinder | Coffee Grinder |
| weight | 9.4 ounces | 1 pounds | 433 grams | — | — | — |
Reviews with images
Very nice grinder but extra work if you want a French Press cup of coffee... read on.
3/12/2017: I originally gave this grinder 4 stars. I have reduced it to 3 based on current usage. I have been using this grinder for french press coffee and after sifting the grounds i have been able to get a pretty decent cup of coffee. I have been ok with this result even when i was losing about 20% of my ground coffee. It was worth it to get that perfect cup. I recently bought a hario v60 and based on other reviews, this grinder is supposed to work better with finer grinds. I used 4 clicks from all the way to the right just where the burs start turning (as soon as the burs can turn, that's my first click). At 4 clicks, I aim to have a salt like texture. I tried this, and for the specific recipe i was using, it the draw time was double the time i expected. Coffee was really bitter. I tried 6 clicks. Coffee was better but still a bit bitter. 6 is a bit too much though.. I use 10 clicks for my french press.Today I did a test to see how inconsistent the grind was and maybe if I sifted, i could improve my coffee taste. I figured, if i lost 20% of my ground coffee, it would be acceptable as it already was with my french press. The sifter I use is a tea infuser... it's a metal mesh and it works great. It passes everything except salt size particles. What's sifted feels really powdery. It was a bit disappointing to see that only 40% of my coffee was left after sifting. Losing 60% of my ground coffee is not acceptable.I either got a bad unit, or I am really picky about how my coffee tastes. Refer to the pictures.I took the grinder apart and noticed a lot of wobble and sometimes you can see the center cone is off center. I noticed that there may be a little part missing which I have emailed Java Presse about. The first time they responded, and sent a replacement grinder which I really appreciated and think it makes them a great company to work with. However, the replacement suffered from what i think it's a missing part. I emailed them about that and got no response. I'll keep testing the grinder a bit more and I will report on my progress.2/5/2017: I have had this manual grinder for a couple weeks now and I have been debating whether or not to write a review. There are a lot of things that I like about this grinder and a few things I don't which is why I just gave it 4 stars and not 5. However, after much reading about other grinders I am not sure if 4 stars is a fair rating and maybe I should give it a 5.First, I am not an expert on manual grinders or grinders at all for that matter. Prior to getting this grinder I had a blade grinder which I only had for a couple of weeks and probably used twice. I am not a big coffee drinker and I come from an instant coffee world... a few weeks back my wife asked me to get her some coffee which she really likes... so after reading I found out that the best coffee comes from grinding your own beans. I immediately started reading more and somehow I ended up buying the blade grinder... then I read some more and read that a drip coffee machine wouldn't cut it for the best coffee so I settled down with a French Press. I tried the blade grinder for a couple of times but the coffee was a bit inconsistent... after more reading I needed a burr grinder. After much research and since I was on a budget I decided to get this grinder. So the main reason to get this grinder was for my french press. I read a few reviews that this grinder was really good for a French Press.So, after testing this grinder with my French Press I have the following likes and dislikes:Likes:1. Since I use it for French Press, the grinding time is not too long for about 30 grams of coffee. 30 grams even though I fill up the reservoir all the way to the top.2. The ground coffee seems very consistent from grind to grind, although not very consistent grinds (explained later as part of my dislikes)3. When I receive the product, I immediately got a lot of support either from the documentation in the packaging and links to videos on how to set it up, the different grinds, how to clean, disassemble and put it back together. I really liked this because you can immediately tell that the owners have put some thought into the product and their customers.4. The finish of the product is outstanding and it looks like it's going to last a long time.Dislikes:1. Even though I can repeat the grinds from grind to grind... a single grind contains a lot of different size pieces, and even a lot of fines...Even though i dislike this from this product, I have read that even more expensive bur grinder suffer from the same issue... Unless I get a commercial bur grinder I may always have this problem with coarse grinds like the French Press. Initially I would grind at its coarsest setting of 18 clicks and then sieve the grinds with a regular household sieve (plastic) and it would remove about 14% of my ground coffee. The coffee was good. After reading some, I decided to grind at 15 clicks and sieve again... this time I ended up removing up to 25% of my ground coffee... this is why a full reservoir of coffee grounds only yielded 30 grams of coffee. The cup of coffee that I got though was the best cup of coffee I've gotten out all my entire setup (fresh coffee, just a few days from roast, french press, kettle with thermometer).2. I don't like that i have to sieve my coffee, but I've read that even the more expensive burr grinders suffer from this problem... so I don't know if I should fault this grinder for this or not. However, the reason why I gave the 4 stars instead of the 5 stars is because I think this problem could have been minimized if the burr mechanism would be a bit more steady... I have noticed that it wobbles a bit which is why I think why there are so many smaller grinds... maybe for the next generation some kind of fastener from the screw to the bottom of where the ground coffee goes could solve this issue.Again, I am not an expert but I am very picky with the stuff I buy. Overall, I really like this manual grinder... and if in the future I buy another one, I may add a comparison review.
Top reviews from the United States
There was a problem filtering reviews right now. Please try again later.
Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2015
Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2020
Great little grinder. In the past year my wife bought me what we thought would be a grinder that would last (Handground) It was pretty and had nice features but it did not stand the test of time. The Java Presse costs less than half of the Handground grinder, grinds faster and easier, is super lightweight with a smaller footprint and is much easier to dial in your grind.
The Java Presse is made from lightweight stamped and rolled (stainless steel?) It is lightweight and has a good feel to it. The assembly is "friction fit" together, meaning the top, bottom and handle do not screw on or snap in but are designed to be a perfect fit onto the main body of the grinder and the friction of the fit holds this together. The arm has a hex cutout that fits over the hex shaped grinder shaft that drives the burrs. The catch pot at the bottom has a nice glass inlay that gives it a solid feel and enough weight for the grinder to stand on it's own.
Compared to the Handground -
1. The Java Presse is easier to grind as the handle is connected directly to the grind shaft. The Handground has mechanical gearing in the top which allows the handle to move in a vertical direction as opposed to the planar direction of the Java Presse handle. This made it more difficult to grind and is what wore down and broke on the Handground
2. The Java Presse is quicker to grind. The Handground took about 100-110 rotations of the handle to grind 2 tablespoons of beans. For the same grind (French Press course grind) The Java Presse took about 70-80 turns for 2 tablespoons of seeds. This seems to be inherent of the direct drive and length of the handle.
3. The Java Presse is way quieter than the Handground. I would have to lift the Handground off the counter as the noise would reverberate through the countertop from grinding and it was still pretty loud. The Java Presse fits nicely in your hands and doesnt even feel like its grinding (it is) and hardly makes a peep.
4. The Handground would hold about 4x more beans than the Java Presse. The Java Presse holds about 2.5 tablespoons of beans at a time. Realistically, unless you want to grind your whole bag at once it's not a deal breaker. The Java Presse is the perfect size to make 32oz of French Presse coffee at a time.
5. The Handground has a dial around the middle of the grinder where you can dial in your grind from 1-8 in half steps. The Java Presse has a manual dial at the bottom of the burrs to dial in your grind. It seems a little more "finished" on the Handground but if you wanted to "fine tune" your grind the Java Presse falls on the "Analog" side of that.
6. The catch pot on the Java Presse slides over the bottom of the grinder and is held in place by friction. This may be the only downfall to this grinder. You naturally hold the pot in place while grinding but I could see where you might drop the pot if you dont grip the grinder firmly in the middle and hold the pot in place. The Handground had a glass catch that screwed into the bottom of the grinder.
7. Did I mention costs? For the price of the Handground you could buy 3 of the Java Presse grinders. If this little guy holds up for half as long as the Handground it's already a winner.
The Java Presse is made from lightweight stamped and rolled (stainless steel?) It is lightweight and has a good feel to it. The assembly is "friction fit" together, meaning the top, bottom and handle do not screw on or snap in but are designed to be a perfect fit onto the main body of the grinder and the friction of the fit holds this together. The arm has a hex cutout that fits over the hex shaped grinder shaft that drives the burrs. The catch pot at the bottom has a nice glass inlay that gives it a solid feel and enough weight for the grinder to stand on it's own.
Compared to the Handground -
1. The Java Presse is easier to grind as the handle is connected directly to the grind shaft. The Handground has mechanical gearing in the top which allows the handle to move in a vertical direction as opposed to the planar direction of the Java Presse handle. This made it more difficult to grind and is what wore down and broke on the Handground
2. The Java Presse is quicker to grind. The Handground took about 100-110 rotations of the handle to grind 2 tablespoons of beans. For the same grind (French Press course grind) The Java Presse took about 70-80 turns for 2 tablespoons of seeds. This seems to be inherent of the direct drive and length of the handle.
3. The Java Presse is way quieter than the Handground. I would have to lift the Handground off the counter as the noise would reverberate through the countertop from grinding and it was still pretty loud. The Java Presse fits nicely in your hands and doesnt even feel like its grinding (it is) and hardly makes a peep.
4. The Handground would hold about 4x more beans than the Java Presse. The Java Presse holds about 2.5 tablespoons of beans at a time. Realistically, unless you want to grind your whole bag at once it's not a deal breaker. The Java Presse is the perfect size to make 32oz of French Presse coffee at a time.
5. The Handground has a dial around the middle of the grinder where you can dial in your grind from 1-8 in half steps. The Java Presse has a manual dial at the bottom of the burrs to dial in your grind. It seems a little more "finished" on the Handground but if you wanted to "fine tune" your grind the Java Presse falls on the "Analog" side of that.
6. The catch pot on the Java Presse slides over the bottom of the grinder and is held in place by friction. This may be the only downfall to this grinder. You naturally hold the pot in place while grinding but I could see where you might drop the pot if you dont grip the grinder firmly in the middle and hold the pot in place. The Handground had a glass catch that screwed into the bottom of the grinder.
7. Did I mention costs? For the price of the Handground you could buy 3 of the Java Presse grinders. If this little guy holds up for half as long as the Handground it's already a winner.
Images in this review
Top reviews from other countries
Israel Rosas
Perfecta para un nivel inicial
Reviewed in Mexico on October 6, 2022
Israel Rosas
Reviewed in Mexico on October 6, 2022
La foto muestra la textura que se puede obtener con este molino con un grano black honey (y aún se puede hacer más fino).
Un punto a considerar es que si los granos no están muy tostados, en ocasiones puede sentirse como si el molino se trabara. En ese caso no recomiendo aplicar más fuerza, sino girar brevemente en contrasentido para que los granos se acomoden mejor y luego continuar.
Images in this review
Nicolas Crispino
absurdly bad. Muy muy mal.
Reviewed in Spain on April 9, 2023
Nicolas Crispino
Reviewed in Spain on April 9, 2023
*You can spend 10 minutes turning the crank to grind coffee for a double measure.
*The degree of grinding is constantly changing and you have to be regulating it all the time.
*Occasionally the grain inlet to the millstones clogs and you have to unclog it.
* The materials are very very shabby, totally cheap. It doesn't make sense at this price. If the case were that it is a technical tool and the material was secondary, well... I wouldn't mind, but the truth is that the operation is painful. Wasted money.
No es un artículo útil, va muy mal, me explicaré:
*Puedes pasar 10 minutos dándole a la manivela para moler café para una medida doble.
*El grado de molido se cambia constantemente y hay que estar regulandolo todo el tiempo.
*De vez en cuando la entrada de grano a las muelas se obtura y hay que desatorar lo.
* Los materiales son muy muy cutres, barato total. No tiene sentido a este precio. Si el caso fuera que se trata de una herramienta técnica y el material fuera secundario, bueno... no me importaría, pero la verdad es que el funcionamiento es penoso. Dinero tirado a la basura.
Images in this review
Amazon Customer
After 6 months use I love this grinder.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 2, 2019