12V Coffee Grinder?

[Mike S]

Looking for one that is decent quality and not too big. Any ideas?

Mike

 

[adventureduo]

I'd be interested in seeing if there is such a thing too. I usually grind our coffee beans the day before a trip. Less to carry that way too.

 

[kellymoe]

How about a hand grinder? These look pretty reasonably priced.
http://www.cudacoffee.com/antique_coffee_grinders.php

 

[slooowr6]

Zassenhaus grinder are known to last forever: http://www.sweetmarias.com/prod.zas.shtml

 

[paulj]

REI has been selling a hand grinder from Europe for years. A newer lexan one from GSI is quite nice and effective, once you figure of way of securely holding the 'flying saucer'.
paulj

 

[flywgn]

I like THIS ONE from GSI. Bought it at Sportsman's W'hse a couple of years ago, complete with the Javapress and insulated cover. The grinder is adjustable and works well.

I also have an electric (120V) that I can plug into an inverter, but the GSI is replacing it.

Allen R

 

[Mike S]

Well, looks like there isn't such an animal.

I like fresh ground coffee but don't trust myself with any thing mechanical before the first cup in the morning. Inverter, I guess, since I have one already...

Thanks.

 

[spressomon]

I'm no help on the 12V grinder; however what type of espresso maker are you going to use? I know La Pavoni makes a 12V espresso maker but doubt if it has enough power to generate crema.

 

[Lynn]

One thing I think is cool about that GSI one mentioned above is that it fits on top of their lexan coffee press, so that you grind the coffee directly into the press. I haven't tried one, but think that's a pretty cool setup. I just wish that it would fit on a combo press/mug.

 

[paulj]

One thing I think is cool about that GSI one mentioned above is that it fits on top of their lexan coffee press, so that you grind the coffee directly into the press. I haven't tried one, but think that's a pretty cool setup. I just wish that it would fit on a combo press/mug.

The base of the grinder is stepped so you can set it over anything from 2 1/2" to 4 1/2" in diameter. It fits over tea cups and coffee mugs. I tried various options, and settled on a 8' ramekin because the combo was easy to hold and steady on my lap.

paulj

 

[paulj]

How about a hand grinder? These look pretty reasonably priced.
http://www.cudacoffee.com/antique_coffee_grinders.php

Or how about a bolt-on grinder? These are mandatory if you want to compete in chuckwagon cookoffs (worth 4 pts out of a tough 80 in one competition).
http://www.cowboycooking.com/antiques.html

 

[Mike S]

I'm no help on the 12V grinder; however what type of espresso maker are you going to use? I know La Pavoni makes a 12V espresso maker but doubt if it has enough power to generate crema.

I will probably use my French press. It is simple and makes god coffee. I also like a Melitta cone - real simple.

I am staring to think there is no 12V coffee grinder. Product opportunity for someone here. A hand held stainless grinder - fill with beans, hold it over the basket and press a button... VIOLA - ready to caffinate.

I have a expresso machine - 110V. Guess I'll mount my 1000 Watt inverter in the trailer and get another 100V burr grinder.

M

 

[paulj]

Truck stops are a good place to find 12v 'cooking' items. Surely they must sell coffee grinders, right next to the whole bean coffee dispensers!

RV shops (Campers world?) have compact kitchen gear, but not that much is 12v since they can get 120v from the campsite.

That leaves you with the yuppie backpacking crowd and hand cranked ones.

paulj