Hario Mini Mill Slim Coffee Grinder Review

Full Review: http://www.gourmetcoffeeinfo.com/hario-burr-coffee-grinder-mini-mill-slim-rev... The Hario Manual Coffee Grinder, Mini Mill Slim is a great alternative to the larger burr coffee grinders at a fraction of the price.

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[OriginalBasaliskos]

Does this grinder produce a consistent coarse ground? I know a lot of hand grinders lack a stabilizing mechanism for the inner burr when on a course setting and it causes it to wobble around, producing an inconsistent coarse grind.

[GourmetCoffeeInfo]

@OriginalBasaliskos Yes, many hand grinders have issues with the lower burr wobbling when set at the looser coarser grind setting. I know there is a lower bearing upgrade kit for the Hario Skerton or Kyocera CM-50C to stabilize the burr for more consistent coarse grounds. Haven't found one for the Mini yet.

[magnusyoung]

I love this grinder.

I use it on fine ground setting - two clicks from the finest setting - for my Aeropress. Takes me maybe a minute more to grind than what this video shows, but as @GourmetCoffeeInfo says, it's well worth it for the consistent fine ground it produces.

[GourmetCoffeeInfo]

@magnusyoung I use it with my Aeropress as well and love it. And I agree, it will take a little longer on the finer setting.

[renix]

@GourmetCoffeeInfo The Kyocera CM-45 is what I'm referring to, the CM-50 is just a Hario Skerton rebranded. The Porlex has a better coarse grind, but is over twice as expensive - $65

[renix]

@GourmetCoffeeInfo @DRG5 not true. the Porlex is better, as is the Pharos since we're comping hand grinders. Both are also more expensive.

[yolo22]

@GourmetCoffeeInfo thank you once again! :)

[GourmetCoffeeInfo]

@yolo22 Although I haven't personally used a larger grind since I make coffee with an Aeropress, I know the Mini can be set for French Press which is a coarser grind than a drip setting so you should be fine to use it in the Hario drip pot. You will just have to experiment with the micro settings until you achieve your perfect cup!:-)

[yolo22]

@GourmetCoffeeInfo thank you for your response. i have a follow-up question. the brewing method i plan on using requires a larger grind. (i plan on getting a hario drip pot, requiring a grind "slightly finer than drip".) can this hand grinder produce larger grinds well? thanks again!

[GourmetCoffeeInfo]

@yolo22 I've had the Haro Mini for 8 months now and have used it almost everyday - have even packed it in my bag to use on vacation since its so compact. It always makes a consistent grind and I enjoy the quiet hand-grinding, especially early mornings when others are asleep. No regret on this purchase.