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I always take great pleasure in sourcing and grinding my own coffee beans. There's something magical about the aroma and flavor of freshly ground coffee. That's why I decided to invest in a high-quality manual coffee grinder that offers both performance and value for money.The HEIHOX Manual Coffee Grinder caught my attention with its exceptional features. The first standout feature is its adjustable grinding settings. With over 24 click settings on the grind selector, I have complete control over the coarseness of my coffee grounds. Whether I'm brewing a pour-over, drip coffee, cold brew, French press, or even espresso, this grinder ensures a perfect grind every time. I can tailor the grind size to suit my brewing method and achieve the desired flavor profile for my cup of joe. Easy to clean, No tools are required, and the parts can be quickly rinsed and dried. The aluminum alloy surface prevents ground coffee from sticking, so a small brush is all I need to keep it pristine.Lastly, the compact and lightweight design of the HEIHOX Manual Coffee Grinder makes it perfect for taking on the go. Whether I'm embarking on a camping trip, hiking adventure, or backpacking expedition, this grinder fits seamlessly into my travel gear. Its small footprint and manual operation mean that I'm not reliant on batteries, power outlets, or cords. I can savor the pleasure of freshly ground coffee in the midst of nature, knowing that I have a reliable companion by my side. The added bonus of a cleaning brush and a drawstring bag in the set makes it even more convenient and travel-friendly.Overall, with this grinder in my possession, I can experience the joy and satisfaction of a freshly ground cup of coffee, no matter where I am.

This is my first foray into the world of making espresso at home and the first coffee grinder I ever used or owned. What impressed me immediately was the quality. beautifully designed, but with care and exceptional build quality for a sub - $100 coffee grinder. It’s solid - I don’t see plastic anywhere unless you count the rubberized grip sleeve on the exterior which I think looks very high end. Fit and finish are superior. The handle has a really nice wooden knob with as smooth oil rubbed looking finish attached by a metal bushing that’s firmly pressed into the wood. Not flimsy air loose at all and it turns nicely in your hand. The crack is attached to a metal cover plate and fits firmly into the grinder shaft and it does not come off while grinding. The burr setting has around 30-35 clicks I think? It has stops so it helps you set the grind size accurately once you find the setting you like. The selector has a little bit of okay forward or backward but gives you a definite click. I found it a little challenging to load the beans but I’m a first timer so that’s just my inexperience with it. The collector cup feels solid and it screws into the grinder and threads very smoothly with no wobble. It feels precision made across the board. It delivers a very uniform grind. I think I found the perfect grind size for my espresso at 15 clicks. It looked like something professionally ground from a coffee shop!! It also resulted in a great espresso for my morning latte. I think in its price range this grinder is top tier and for a beginner, and maybe even a seasoned home barista, this is a very nice grinder. Unfortunately I have used no other grinders to compare it to, but my testimonial as a first timer newbie will hopefully help you decide on this one if you’re thinking about purchasing it. It’s well worth the money I spent!

I was expecting a lot from this as I was jumping price points from a $15 grinder to $50. It beat my expectations- I was impressed.The packaging is giftable- similar to an iPhone style box. It is heavy duty. Feels so solid and of good quality. It is actually very nice looking- I want to leave it out on the counter. The matte finish makes it look expensive.Now to the functionality: the top handle comes off to put the beans in, but it is a very simple pop off and on (perhaps magnetic?). The handle is very comfortable to turn and grinding is very smooth- no hang ups. It is also a very speedy process. Wow what a difference a nice price of equipment makes in how smooth and quick this process is.Next is the ability to adjust the grind size. There is a definite click which is nice to track how many clicks forward or backward (though there are not any numbers, you would have to know how many clicks you want to move it. And that’s only if you change it between 2 frequently). For me, I spent a few minutes when I first got it to grind a few beans and adjust, repeat - until I found my perfect setting. I’m including pics of the finest and the most course.One thing I noticed when I tasted my first cup- (with the same kind of beans I used the day before).... was how much better the flavor was! I am sold that a burr grinder makes a difference.

In all - completely happy with the grinder!Manufacturing: Jewel-quality.Packaging: High-end. Felt sorry trowing it outBall Bearings: Top quality. They spin real smooth by hand.Shaft/ball bearing enclosure: Really sturdy. Covers the entire shaft and is a part of the mold.Burr: Top quality manufacturing. Sharp.Adjustment: Clicks are distinct/sharp. Number of clicks makes this grinder “infinitely adjustable” in PRACTICAL terms. Anyone claiming that they found a difference in taste between two clicks ... whatever, sure ...DO NOT grind below 5 clicks! You may damage the blades. That one is squarely on you!Tips:The funnel from AeroPress fits PERFECTLY!! Check the image.You can hide some tape with basic tips and the current clicks-count. (See the images). Permanent under the rubber cover. Dry/erase on the bottom. Putting dry/erase also under the rubber cover is obviously a bad idea :)I also found a small forgotten cleaning brush from a hair-trimmer that fits nicely.Experience:At 6 clicks the ground was powder-like.Full barrel produces about 30gr. And it takes about 1 min at normal turning speed (my original estimate of 2.5 was way off).If asking: Why wouldn’t the company add click counters, blade protection against dumb users, a way to store the handle (or fold it), funnels etc.?Well - The obvious answer is - price.With this grinder I love the price-to-quality RATIO.Add all these things - price goes up - I would have NOT bought it.Truth is - you DO NOT think of these conveniences when “window shopping”. Then you get the item and figure out all the nice-to-have things. Then realize these are either easy add-on’s or not really needed ... so you are left with ... great quality for a reasonable price :) ... I’ll take it :)This grinder would likely be enjoyed by people who can apply common sense and look for uncompromising quality without breaking the bank. In my opinion.So hope that helps.

I've had this HEIHOX hand grinder now for about 14 months and have used it every day since receiving it. My wife and I only have one cup (12-14 fl.oz.) of coffee per day with breakfast brewed via pour-over method. The amount of beans per cup has varied (20-22 grams) as did the grind setting depending on the variety of coffee purchased. I have been thoroughly pleased with this grinder and feel certain it will continue to be a great product for the foreseeable future. I've put light, medium and dark roast coffees through it and grinding a cup's worth of beans takes less than a minute with only a minimal amount of effort. It has remained quite clean so only took it apart for the first time to clean it thoroughly about a week ago. It was very easy to disassemble in less than a minute. Reassembly was a little tricky because of the tension of the spring and needing to orient several small parts precisely but took less than 3 minutes to accomplish. It has been a sheer joy to not be deafened by an electric grinder every morning and still enjoy fresh ground coffee. I haven't used any other hand grinders but really can't see why anyone would want to spend any more money than the reasonable price of this HEIHOX grinder. The ONLY "flaw" I've noticed with this grinder is the knob on the crank comes off easily if you're not careful and is nothing a small dab or two of glue wouldn't remedy. However, it really hasn't been an issue so mine remains unglued.

This was recommended to me though I bought a different distributors name. It's the same exact as this though. Attractive, meaty feel. The silicone sleeve does travel annoyingly and I suppose my gripping hard and repositioning it will take it's toll.Two+ months of grinding through maybe 6 pounds of bean and blades feel sharp. Uniform grinding at finest (5-6 clicks out). I wish I could get one notch finer but manufacturer recommend not to use 1-5 clicks. Speed seems ok..a very full hopper of dark roast takes about 150 turns and fills the receiver a about 120%. If tou do it relaxed and watching TV you son't even realize the couple minutes. In my La Pavoni tamped to ~30lbs, I get no known channeling, pre-extraction at least 10 seconds, sometimes a little less, sometimes a little more..and a 30 second pull.Cons: I do not love the thread on receiving end. Sometimes it's a bit finicky to get on bit it never has fallen off either. The fine grind tends to stick on the metal. Sometimes I have to swipe it out. Non of these are a deal breaker. It's so far a nice grinder at good price point, almost seems worth the $60. I think these are all overpriced and I see no point in spending more. I was offered a Kinu M-47 or whatever that good one is at $225 - saw no need.

So the world of hand grinders is a consumer hellscape and I'm here to tell you BUY THIS GRINDER RIGHT NOW.Ok, I wanted a good hand burr grinder not really to replace my electric grinder, but for travel or camping so that I could make a good aeropress "in the field." What I quickly learned from reading reviews and watching online videos are that you basically have two choices: cheap garbage or $$$$$$$. I researched for days why it made sense that a decent hand grinder was $150, while an industry standard home electric burr grinder can be gotten for $100. Were these electric grinders somehow inferior? Was hand grinding the only way to really get a clean coffee extraction? Apparently not. Good hand grinders are just expensive, and, really, just a travel convenience. If you grind a lot of coffee at home the general recommendation seems to be, "buy an electric grinder." So, while it seems stupid that you need to pay $100 for a solid home electric burr grinder and $150 for a decent travel toy, that really is the world we live in.If you have spent any time at all online reading/researching hand grinders then you know that the cheap market is currently dominated by grinders like JavaPress (starting around $15) or even Hario (currently around $50). These grinders use cheap ceramic (are these things really plastic?) burrs and have cheap innards made of plastic or flimsy metal. On the other end are grinders like the Helor 101 or the Kinu Phoenix, which are machined from steel and aluminum and range from $200 to $400. For a long time, all I could find in the "machined" grinder variety that was anything near my price range were the products of Timemore. Timemore is a Chinese company that seems to do good work, but really doesn't interface well with the West. Their website is basically non-functional, and their product pages are littered with literary errors that, while they're understandable given the difficulty of translating from Chinese to English, don't really build confidence in a premium product that is supposed to be worth it because of the attention to detail (around $150 for their flagship Timemore G1 Chestnut as of now). They do offer a $70 version of their Timemore grinder, which they call the "C". The C has plastic innards, which isn't necessarily fatal, but is also kind of disappointing. Still, I was on the verge of purchasing one of these "C" grinders when I discovered this one, by Heihox.As of this writing, there are only 10 reviews of the Heihox on Amazon, and basically nothing anywhere else. I couldn't find it on any coffee company websites or on Youtube. After carefully reading the reviews on here, and examining the few photos that had been posted by customers, I felt comfortable trying it out. After all, it was Prime eligible and I could return it if it was junk right? At $99 it was expensive, but less so than the high end grinders that I liked and it bears a particular resemblance to the very expensive (>$250) Helor 101, which I really liked a lot. To make the final decision easier, Heihox was offering a 35% off coupon on here at the time of my purchase, making my total cost around $70. So I bought it.The design.My God. It's the best deal I've ever found. This grinder is a beast, with real heft in the hand. It is almost all metal, mostly heavy aluminum. The only exception is the walnut handle knob, which is finished nicely. It was clearly machined from a solid aluminum block, which is astonishing to me at this price. The lid/handle is magnetic and attaches to the top of the drive shaft, which is steel. The magnet is strong enough to hold the lid on and coffee in when the grinder is inverted. The burrs are stainless and sharp, at least as sharp as those on my electric OXO grinder that I use every day. Like the Helor 101, this grinder's collection cup is all aluminum (and THICK aluminum at that) and is held on by an O-ring. You get a spare inside the cup when you open the grinder. The grinder has a real ball bearing inside, not just a bushing. You can even do the trick that you see in the Helor 101 promos where you can hold the grinder sideways by the handle and, while holding the handle still, spin the grinder around it. The motion is fluid and smooth with very little resistance. While doing this, I realized that the grinder sometimes made a strange, soft rattling noise when I shook it. I was concerned that something was loose inside, so I removed the three screws on the bottom that hold the burrs in. I found that this rattling was caused by a small magnet inside a pocket next to the outer burr ring. The magnet rattles softly because aluminum is not magnetic (and neither is stainless) so it is free to move slightly in this pocket. I have no idea what the function of this magnet is, but it wasn't a loose or broken part so I put it back together.Ok, so enough about design, what about performance?I loaded the grinder with 10 g of beans and put the grinder near its coarsest setting. One reviewer commen...

This is the first review I’ve left photos - coffee is important! First off, the people who waxed lyrical about the box it came in? Umm…is the box going to grind your coffee? Rhetorical question. Second, we have had a year to use this grinder - I ordered it late 2021. So it’s been tested. It’s holding up like a champ. I’m not a super fussy coffee person that I have to do everything to the nth degree. So - first off as you can see from the dinged up edge my husband likes bang it on the counter - still works fine. It’s sturdy! Next, it may depend on the year or supplier, but some of the photos show a gold colored nut/grind adjust on the bottom. As you can see ours is not. It’s stainless and turns quite easily. I also included a picture of a very fine grind (which I will explain below) but no others. Someone else posted nice pics of 20 and 30 click grinds. Also I took a picture of the inside to illustrate the cross bar in it. I never fill it past that with beans to grind. Finally, a pic of Japanese side instructions on parts as it showed the parts more clearly. If you decide to take it apart, do so slowly and lay the pieces out carefully so you know what order they go back in. It is not easy to put back together, but not impossible. You will say many bad words in the process. I have found the supplied little brush and blowing in it sufficient enough to keep it clean. Next - the person who complained about the rubber grip sliding? Well yes it will. If you can’t figure out how to simply push it back up then you also shouldn’t attempt to change a lightbulb. Next - the grind adjuster. Just like anything else you screw - righty tighty, lefty loosey. It is also marked fine or coarse and the direction. Your start point is when you tighten the nut until it can’t turn anymore. Then start turning it click by click. You hear an audible click to let you know how coarse or fine your grind is. The more clicks, the coarser the grind. Fewer clicks is finer. After using awhile your setting may change. I find myself having to add one more click than I did when it was new. But that’s probably because I sometimes grind very fine with just a few clicks. (6) It is not powder, but it’s pretty darn fine. I do this when I eat it. Eat?!?! Yes indeed. I will put this almost powder grind into ice cream or milk shakes - yum. What’s important here is the quality of the coffee and if it’s fresh ground like you can do with this each time. I buy peaberry Kona coffee. It’s kinda like the champagne of coffee. 100% peaberry Kona which grinds great in this. Awesome coffee - Cherry Hill Estate. Because of the coffee I buy I don’t need to use much coffee for drinking - 2 TBLS will make 3 cups at 30 to 31 clicks in our French press. I do not know what setting you would use for a pour over. Like most French presses you generally want a coarser grind - Your mileage may vary on your personal taste. Then you want to make sure you wet, have dissolution, and dissolve. We put coffee from the grinder right into our press, pour in water and make sure to stir for about 45 seconds. The stirring is important. Wait until your coffee has sunk (the grind from this grinder works great here) then let it sit for 6-8 minutes. No - that’s not too long. Don’t do the 3 minute thing. No. We find very little sludge from the Heliox setting we use making French press with that recipe. This grinder is not plastic - it’s metal which I think is superior. Last I looked I looked at a good professional machine it didn’t use plastic. This is a great price for a well made item. Plus, even though it’s a functional item it is very nice looking - looks great sitting out on your counter.

I have been wanting to try whole bean coffee for a while versus the pre-ground stuff. I largely stayed away from it because I wake up so much earlier than my wife and didn't want to wake her in the morning with a loud machine. I am SO THANKFUL I found this little guyFirst of all, its very sturdy and durable, it feels nice to hold in your hand and is definitely made of qualityUsing it in the mornings is wonderful. It is SO QUIET which is what I was looking for. It doesn't take long to grind up my coffee (I like mine on a medium grind, I counted the turns and it is actually size 17, it only takes about 60 very easy turns to complete my coffee, so 30-45 seconds tops). I would like to point out that I also use a little bit of a larger dose of coffee in the mornings with my pour over coffee, if you were to use a refillable K-cup or something then the amount of coffee needed in one of those is less, so you would likely need less turns to completely grind your coffee.BEWARE THOUGH IF YOU WANT FINE COFFEE, When I first got this I wasn't very knowledgable in grind sizes...I almost ended up sending it back because I kept running into the following issue...but I am so glad I stuck it out. (1) I have seen a lot of comments about using a drill to grind your coffee...to me this is a bit lazy and it isn't at all pleasing to the eye to see your grinder sit next to a drill on the counter...however, if you are getting this and are looking for a finer grind (such as for an espresso)...then you may want a drill. When I first got this I didn't understand the grind sizes so I used a relatively small size (around level 4-6 on this grinder). It took FOREVER to grind it up. A solid 300 turns or so, and it would take me around 5-8 minutes due to my arms being tired. so if you are looking for a finer size, beware of thatBEWARE WHEN ADJUSTING SIZE TO BE COARSERWhen messing around with the device, I wanted to see how big of a size it would get to. USE CAUTION IF YOU DO THIS. The Finer sizes will stop and not let you go further when adjusting it, however, if you go coarser then eventually the entire thing will fall apart on you. Thankfully I was able to catch it at the last second and easily put it together. But had I missed it, I could see it end up very badly and take a while to put back togetherMY OVERALL INPUT- I really love this thing, I wake up excited to grind my coffee in the mornings and it smells soooo good doing it. I recommend making a few bathes of coffee to figure out what you like best. For example, I like my coffee pour over now, and I found that level 17 with 195 degree water is perfect. Any larger and I don't get enough of the coffee flavor I like. And if it is smaller (size 12-14) it becomes too bitter for my liking. So if you are new to grinding your own coffee, don't be afraid to throw out a few cups as you test it out to see what you like best!

I've been using this grinder consistently since I purchased it in May of 2023. It's been a great little grinder! I love the ability to adjust the burr to get a different grind, and the fact that all the parts are well made.The only thing I had issue with that started recently, was the handle squeaking while grinding but I solved this by placing a tiny amount of oil at the base of the wooden knob, and it completely resolved the squeaking. Thanks to the other reviews that suggested that! I did end up losing the rubber grip because eventually it became loose and slid off, but quite honestly holding onto the grinder without it is not an issue. No complaints!

Purchased Sept. 2020Listed Model No. XH-MCG-001 (30g)I finally decided that I needed to upgrade from my cheap ceramic burr manual grinder to something more durable, higher quality, and more efficient. My every day coffee maker is an Aeropress.After doing some research, I decided I wanted to keep my purchase under $100. Once i I realized that the 1Zpresso JX series is difficult to obtain and a little over what I wanted to spend, I started looking at the TIMEMORE Chestnut C2, but I didn't like the plastic parts. I decided on the Heihox because it seemed to have all the same features as the C2, but was all-metal. Let me tell you, I am very impressed.BUILDThis piece is HEFTY. The build feels extremely sturdy in the hand. The box claims it weighs 560g, but I found with the handle attached, it weighs 624g (22oz). The top cover of the hopper is attached to the handle, and the wood bulb spins freely (I had to give it a tiny dose of WD40 to stop it from squeaking). The catcher is made of the same milled aluminum as the main body, but a different thickness and color tone. It screws into the main body with a 3/4 turn, and the allowances on the threads feel great without worry of over-tightening.BURR AND GRIND ADJUSTMENTThe user guide claims the burrs are made from SUS420 stainless steel, and I'm inclined to believe that. They are sharp and should hold up to years of use. The center cone is held in place by a metal plate with divots and a locking nut that has two tiny spring-mounted ball bearings (see pic attached). This provides a tactile click when turned so I can feel confident about how many clicks gets me to my preferred grind.USEThe two bearings around the shaft make operation incredibly smooth. This thing cut my grind time down from 2 min to about 35 seconds. It was easy to get the grounds out because of the smooth milled catcher. Disassembly and reassembly is easy even without instructions because there are so few parts (see disassembled grinder in attached pic).TO ADDRESS THE LESS THAN STELLAR REVIEWS... I think the company that makes this has been reading your reviews:-The catcher no longer has a rubber seal that keeps it in place; it has threads that screw into the body.-The adjustment screw doesn't back out while in use. With the notches in the plate, the spring-loaded ball bearings on the underside of the adjustment screw, and the notched sides of the thread on the shaft, I don't think it would be easy for the nut to move during operation.-A strong spring keeps the tension on the conical burr. So I am able to fine-tune the grind coarseness and haven't experienced the inconsistencies some other reviewers have had.I will update if any of my initial impressions change, but this is one of the best purchases I have made in a long time.

Very nice machined parts. Works Well !

Most of us are not coffee connoisseurs but we know what we like and I like GOOD coffee. I brew with both a stainless steel refillable Keurig single cup machine and an Aeropress. I tried the Aeropress this morning grinding at 9 clicks (starting from the stop after finest grind) , 9 grams of coffee. Medium Dark Mike Lindell’s coffee and paper disk filter. Pour boiling water 1 and 1/2 lines up from bottom of Aeropress, Paddle stir 10 seconds, put plunger on and press with forearm stopping just short of flattening the coffee plug. I filled the cup with 8 additional oz. of boiling water and bam! One of the nicest, no sugar, no cream black coffee I’ve tasted in a long time! I usually use both cream and sugar! So, here’s the deal. Having CONSISTENCY in the coffee grind and having freshly ground coffee makes a HUGE difference.The grinder is so easy to use, easy to clean. Apply the handle on the spindle, hold firmly and then turn over to adjust the size of grind you want. Weighing your beans gives you not only a consistently good cup of coffee but prevents waste. A little trick I learned was, after weighing the beans, moisten your hands and then put the beans in your hands and toss a little. Then, pour into the top of grinder. This step cuts down on static and coffee sticking to sides of the catcher cup.Is this as good as a Comandante hand grinder? Who cares! The HEIHOX gives a consistent grind and is so well made. It truly is fun to use and everyone loves using it.I highly recommend this grinder. Trust me, you’ll FEEL like a coffee connoisseur, on a budget.One last thing. The burr mill IS stainless steel, but the grinder itself is aluminum which in years past would have been a deal breaker. However, an engineer friend told me that once aluminum oxidizes, which it does when exposed to air, it will not shed aluminum particles UNLESS you scratch the surface with a metal utensil. The HEIHOX grinder comes with a stiff brush which I use to clean the grinder with. Also included is a nice canvas bad for travel use. So, I’m taking my friend at his word and using the brush to clean. No soap and water! Stop procrastinating…buy it. You’ll be happy. Look, this is me 😊😋☕️👍🏻👍🏻

I entered the burr hand grinder world with a 20 dollar ceramic monster, it was 2 1/2 minutes of hard cranking . That’s a long time. Then I bought the Heihox. Taking it out of the box I was very impressed with the fit and finish and how smooth the bearing supported cranking is. I don’t change the grind settings , I got it to a good spot and leave it there. My grind time dropped to about 40 seconds, an impressive improvement from where I was. After years of everyday use it still grinds like a champ. I wonder if the really expensive grinders could be any better than this. Hard to imagine. There is a certain satisfaction that you get when after years of use you can still say I’m glad I bought this.5 year update, the detent in the wooden knob has worn out. When handling or loading it the knob sometimes comes off. Pretty much five years of every day use. It does not come off in the grinding process. It’s as smooth and cranks as easily as when it was new. I wouldn’t mind buying a new knob if I could find out how.

Update:After three years i knocked it over, and when it hit the floor, the heavy steel burr mechanism broke apart the plastic fins that hold it in place. The burr was still perfectly sharp, but it is basically scrap in it's current form. Still worked perfectly until the last use. Highly recommended.Original reviewI purchased this item to replace two ceramic coffee grinders that had died, as they were not up to the task. I have included a photo of those items. The plastic could not handle the torque generated by these dull riders.When I received this item several months ago, I took it apart to see what the cleaning would be like, the and reassembly.In the meantime I have used it almost every day, and it still works like the day I got it. I do not perceive that it needs cleaning.I use it only in positions six and five, as these both work for the French press method I use.I transport it with a small French press, and it is a tiny package that gives me the best coffee wherever I am.Because the guts of this package includes steel, I do not expect that part to wear out. In between the metal exterior and the grinder is a rigid plastic body. I suggest that you do not over tighten the glass jar, as it could stress the threads on the plastic, over a long period of time. It takes a few days to get used to operating this device, as it would any new device. If you are moving from a ceramic grinder it will be like cutting through soft butter rather than cutting through hard concrete. It takes me about 20-25 seconds to grind enough beans for a 10 oz mug of coffee.As far as I can see, anyone who buys a ceramic grinder rather than a steel grinder like this is penny wise and pound foolish.