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GSI JavaGRIND Coffee Grinder
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GSI JavaGRIND Coffee Grinder

Item # 784116

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Nothing starts a morning or ends an evening in camp like a fresh cuppa joe. With the GSI JavaGRIND™ you can take "fresh" to a whole new level.

  • Lightweight and durable, BPA-free copolyester and ceramic grinder lets you carry and grind whole-bean coffee wherever your adventures take you
  • Tiered conical shape fits atop GSI JavaPress™ and other French presses of various sizes for clean and convenient coffee preparation
  • Sturdy alloy handle knocks down for easy packing; locking cover and protective silicone dust cap keep ground coffee neatly inside the unit until used

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Item 784116

GSI JavaGRIND Coffee Grinder Specs

Specification

Description

Weight11.2 ounces
Dimensions6.1 x 5.3 x 4 inches
MaterialCopolyester/ceramic grinder/alloy handle

GSI JavaGRIND Coffee Grinder Customer Reviews

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GSI JavaGRIND Coffee Grinder
 
3.8

(based on 4 reviews)

75%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Car camping (4)
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      Reviewed by 4 customers

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      Apr

      8

      2009

      (7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

       
      3.0

      Grinds well, hard to use

      By BikerScott

      from Boston, MA

      About Me Casual Adventurer

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Compact

      Cons

      • Unstable

      Best Uses

      • Car Camping

      Comments about GSI JavaGRIND Coffee Grinder:

      I want to start by stating that I'm a full blown coffee snob. This seemed like a nice simple toy to help get my outdoor mornings started. Beans that are kept whole stay fresh 4-5 times longer that grounds, and this was the answer to stale coffee at the end of a week long trip. It's not too big or heavy, and it seems simply made. I like simple, because there are usually less things to go wrong. When you open this up and look at it, there are 5 main parts: The hopper, the cover for the hopper, the conical grinder, the axel for the grinding wheel and the crank. It's just a big pepper mill. Like I stated, a nice simple design.Once set up, you will need to set the grind. There is a screw on the axel that loosens and tightens the grinder, which is important if you are using an espresso maker or a press. You will need to play with this a few times to get the right grind for your coffee maker. Also you will notice that the cover for the hopper is a little flexible. This isn't so good for grind consistency, but if you are careful not to press down while grinding, it isn't an issue. A metal or thicker top would have been a better design.Now you load the beans and start grinding. Here is where I ran into issues. I don't have hands large enough to get a good grip on the sides, so grinding is a bit of a chore. I need to fabricate a handle with some food grade stainless so that I can actually hold on to something that can take the torque of the grinding. Otherwise I need to pin the grinder between my body and hand, while grinding and keep the grinds going into the cup or bowl that I'm grinding into. That is a pain.Are far as this goes, it grinds nicely, as long as you don't press on the cover, but is a pain to operate without customizing the product. At[$]is is a real value for a burr grinder, but you need large hands to grip around the circumference of the hopper, or you need to add a handle. I really can't recommend it without this modification.Also, I just picked this up, so I can't vouch for durability. It seems well made, so it's not much of a concern. I'll post later if I find different.

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      • No
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      • Comfort Driven

      Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

      (7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

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      May

      19

      2009

      (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      Really good grinder, not so hard to use.

      By Victor Lin

      from San Jose, CA

      About Me Avid Adventurer

      Pros

      • Easy To Clean
      • Lightweight

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Backpacking
        • Car Camping
        • Hiking

        Comments about GSI JavaGRIND Coffee Grinder:

        I was initially put off by comments on the web about how hard it was to use this unit, but it's actually not bad at all. Yes, the saucer shape is very wide and hard to grab, but if you keep the sliding door open you've suddenly got a nice surface to grab onto. Yes, the whole combination of grinder + receiving vessel can get wobbly if the fit isn't perfect but this can be overcome. I use this with a Jetboil PCS, which this does NOT fit flush on, but it's extremely easy to use if you sit down and squeeze the Jetboil between your legs to keep it stable as you grind.

        Other reviews also state that the black plastic top is too flexible, leading to hard and inconsistent grinding, but this is not an issue if you secure the receiving vessel between your legs to keep everything stable. In fact, the flexibility is a GOOD thing because pushing down on it allows easier cleaning of the ceramic burr.

        The grind is pretty consistent (much more consistent and "coffee dust"-free than electric ones) and makes great coffee. The feeding mechanism uses gravity and the beans feed incredibly well into it. The grinding action is also very smooth, easy, and quick - I can grind enough coffee for half a 1L Nalgene in about 20 seconds.

        Yes, I would definitely recommend this. I only wish that they made a more compact version for people who don't need that big saucer shape to hold multiple days worth of coffee. Then it would be easier to hold and grind - simply grind it like you do a pepper mill. I actually use this at home as my only coffee grinder because it's the best product out there for french presses - electric blade grinders don't have a consistent enough grind for french presses and home electric burr grinders are REALLY expensive. Plus having an electric contraption means it won't work in the wilderness, which I plan to use the GSI in.

        • Gift:
        • No
        • What Is Your Gear Style:
        • Minimalist

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

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        Apr

        10

        2009

        (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

         
        4.0

        Best (manual) travel grinder yet

        By equipment geek

        from Ann Arbor, Mi

        About Me Avid Adventurer

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Durable
        • Easy To Clean
        • Stable
        • Well made

        Cons

        • Bulky

        Best Uses

        • Car Camping

        Comments about GSI JavaGRIND Coffee Grinder:

        Well made grinder, the ceramic burr works well. Only problem I find with the grinder is that it is hard to hold while grinding unless you have a container to hold that will fit tightly to the grinder. All things considered it is pretty efficient (grinding coffee is a labor of love!)

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        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

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        Sep

        27

        2009

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

         
        4.0

        Seriously durable

        By zenaloha

        from San Francisco, CA

        About Me Avid Adventurer

        Pros

        • Durable
        • Lightweight

        Cons

        • Unstable

        Best Uses

        • Backpacking
        • Car Camping

        Comments about GSI JavaGRIND Coffee Grinder:

        I've used the Javagrind daily at home for the last 18 months and it shows no signs of giving up anytime soon. If only used for weekend car camping trips this thing would probably last a lifetime! I agree with the instability cited in the previous reviews. The relatively low clearance of the grinding arm makes it difficult to grip the hopper while you're grinding unless you have skinny hands and long fingers. I find the product works best with a french press as you can grind right into the press and grinding is easier with courser grinds. All in all a very good product and a great price too!

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        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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