Precision Manual Burr Grinder, Stainless | French Press & Co

The Precision Manual Grinder

Brushed Silver

$99.00

The Precision Manual Grinder

Brushed 304 steel · Conical burr · Folds for travel

$99.00

Uneven grind, uneven cup

You dialed in everything, yet one sip turns sour and the next turns bitter, because the grounds were never the same size to begin with.

Blade grinders chop beans into gravel and dust at once, and your brew tastes like both at the same time. A conical burr crushes every bean to the same dimension, so the water pulls one clean, even flavor instead of a fight between two. The body is brushed 304 stainless steel, nothing plastic in the path your coffee travels, and a dial at the base moves you from espresso-fine to French-press-coarse and holds it there. The grind stops being the variable, and the cup finally tastes like the beans you chose.

Same grind, every time. That is the whole secret.

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Why you'll reach for it

Burr-ground, not blade-chopped: A conical burr crushes beans to an even size, so extraction is balanced and the cup tastes cleaner than anything a blade grinder gives you.
One grinder, every brew: The base dial moves from espresso-fine to French-press-coarse, dialed in by feel.
Goes anywhere: Slim 304 steel body, folding handle that lifts off. Drops into a bag for the cabin, the campsite, the office drawer. No cord, no batteries.
Quiet by design: No motor, no whine. Grind a cup at 6am without waking the house.
Built to last: Stainless steel won't rust or hold odors. Wipe it, brush it, keep it for years.

Specifications

Body material Brushed 304 food-grade stainless steel

Grinding mechanism Conical burr

Grind adjustment Dial at the base, fine to coarse

Dimensions 5.2 in tall · 1.9 in wide (13.2 × 4.8 cm)

Weight ~10.6 oz (300 g)

Capacity Enough beans for 1 to 2 cups per fill

Handle Folding, detachable for travel

Viewing window Yes, on the grounds chamber

Finish Brushed Silver or Matte Black

In the box Grinder body · detachable folding handle

How it works

1 · Fill: Lift the top cap and pour your beans into the hopper.
2 · Set: Turn the dial at the base to your grind size.
3 · Crank: Unfold the handle and turn. The grounds drop into the lower chamber.
4 · Brew: Twist off the base and tip the grounds straight into your press, dripper or portafilter.

Care & maintenance

Steel grinds taste clearer when dry. The grinder asks for almost nothing.

Wipe the body: Damp cloth, no soap on the burr. Coffee oil builds a useful patina.
Empty after each grind: A brief brush of the chamber keeps the next grind clean.
Hand wash only: Warm water and a soft brush. Skip the dishwasher to protect the burr.
Keep it dry: Stainless won't rust, but a dry chamber means a cleaner-tasting next cup.

Frequently asked

How fine can it grind?

Fine enough for espresso. Turn the base dial to the tightest setting before the burr locks up, then back off a touch. Test a small dose first, too tight and the handle won't turn.

How long to grind one cup?

Around a minute for a single cup, a little more for a finer espresso grind. The work is real but moderate, slow enough to feel deliberate, fast enough not to test you.

Can it grind for French press?

Yes. Open the dial toward coarse and the grounds settle cleanly in the press without slipping through the mesh filter.

Why a manual instead of electric?

Quieter, travel-friendly, no power needed, and the burr keeps the grind cooler than a fast blade. Many people keep a manual for trips and slow weekend mornings.

Brushed silver or matte black?

Same grinder, different finish. Silver hides fingerprints better. Black looks sharp on a darker counter. Both keep the brushed steel texture.