Hario Mini Mill Manual Coffee Grinder

I have used the Hario grinder for over a year now, and here are my thoughts:

Advantages:
Portable-
My Hario grinder is great to travel with, and it doesn’t take up a ton of space in my bag. Also, because it is manual I don’t have to worry about using adapters or using it in a place where I have electricity. As long as I have hot water and my AeroPress I can make high quality coffee anywhere in the world.

Burr grinder-
Coffee aficionados prefer a burr grinder to a blade grinder. Blade grinders can heat the coffee beans while they are being ground, which can alter the taste. Also, burr grinders tend to produce a more consistent grind.

Adjustable-
I can adjust the size of the grind depending on the method I am using (cold brew, ArroPress, V60, etc.). I don’t need to worry about having a separate grinder for each method.

Price-
When compared against other grinders of equal quality, the Hario Mini Mill Grinder is very well priced. I purchased mine from Right Side Coffee in Castelldefels for about €30.


Disadvantages:
Time-
An electric grinder is going to grind coffee much faster than a manual one like my Hario grinder. Also, while the size is great for traveling, it can’t produce a large volume of grinds at once, and it can begin to start tiring out your forearms after a while. If you are planning on making coffee for many people at the same time there are better options. That being said, it is a great option when making coffee for one or two people while traveling.

Shape-
Unfortunately the shape is not perfectly cylindrical, so I cannot fit it inside my AeroPress. However, this does keep it shorter and it still packs well and does not take up that much room in my bag.

Bottom line:
Overall, the Hario Mini Mill Manual Coffee Grinder is a great option for travelers that enjoy a great cup of coffee. I have gotten a lot of use out of mine already and it is still working very well for me.