PeugeotNostalgie Hand Coffee Mill, Walnut

Years ago I bought a cheap, $20, hand-cranked coffee grinder because I heard freshly ground coffee was the best, and those electric whizzing blade grinders (choppers really) heated the beans and left you with a non-uniform grind that made for inconsistent results.The mechanism of that ridiculous and flimsy contraption would always unscrew as I used it, causing a loss of the grind setting, and sometimes the handle would fall off. Moreover, it took gorilla arms to operate as it often got stuck, as if a rock was mixed in the beans. I soldiered on for a few months but eventually I threw it out and went back to the grocery store grinder.A year ago I tried that cheap Black and Decker burr grinder (again $20, at Target) but it was noisy (like a DustBuster) and produced inconsistent results (a mixture of powder and chunks) for my drip coffee maker.Then I saw this Peugeot while traveling but I couldn't carry it with me so I bought it here cause I couldn't find it anywhere else. I'm surprised it's not carried by Williams-Sonoma - this is a quality item.As someone accustomed to working in a machine shop where all manner of cutting tools are employed the first thing that struck me about the Peugeot is the actual burr grinding mechanism itself. I'm just speculating but it looks as though the burr is machined from a solid piece of metal using a CNC mill or lathe. It's exquisite and intricate in design with nice sharp edges, and resembles a helix, like a stacked, twisted deck of cards. In my old grinder the burr was black cast iron, its edges were rounded, and there were holes in it from air bubbles indicating a pretty poor casting. The metal in the Peugeot grinder is shiny and reflective, like nickel or chrome plating, but I'm sure it's not plated because plating would probably come off. I'm really very curious about how they made this.Anyway I'm very pleased. The whole grinding mechanism of this Peugeot grinder is stout and robust. Beans are easy to grind and the grind is uniform. The crank handle is 4" long. It takes me 45-60 seconds to grind enough for two cups. It's fun too - maybe they could add a music box to it. The grind setting doesn't change with use as it did on my cheap grinder. The body and knob are made from real solid wood - not plastic or particle board. It's so old-fashioned and rugged, it's the diametric opposite of an Iphone, but I value them equally. It looks like it's going to last a very long time.Sure it cost more (yet half the price of the highly rated Kitchenaid grinder), but it works - it really works! And after a few trial runs to set the texture of the grind, I'm enjoying tasty and delicious coffee. The aroma once lost in the grocery store is now in my kitchen and in my cup. In short, there's more coffeeness in my cup.This is going to make a great Christmas gift for the coffee lovers on my list.PS - I use freshly roasted beans. I brew with a french press, steeped for 2-3 minutes, then poured through a paper filter to remove sediment.PPS - Things that could improve this machine. These are very minor quibbles.(a) Grind setting mark. I turned the adjustment nut all the way to the top (finest setting) and put a line on it from the front with a permanent marker. I turn it downwards while counting the number of turns to get my grind setting - about 1 and 1/2. Once it's there it stays there.(b) Rubber feet so that it grips the counter top.

I have now had the Peugeot Bresil for the greater part of a year, and have figured out how to adjust the different grind settings for different brewing methods and roasts of coffee beans. I am pleased to say that this is an outstanding grinder for brewing non-espresso coffee, from Melitta manual drip pour over (fine grind) to French press (coarse grind). The grind is quite uniform, with very little dust, which is what you want for brewing excellent coffee. In fact, I believe the grind quality is better than many expensive electric burr grinders on the market that I've tested. The grinding mechanism works smoothly, and even with a fine grind it doesn't take very long to grind enough for a few cups.Who wouldn't be happy with this grinder? Well, if you are looking for a dedicated espresso grinder, the Peugeot will probably not be satisfactory. For a medium to full city roasted coffee, I use the Bresil's second finest setting for my Melitta manual drip pour over. There do not seem to be enough fine settings to cover the range for espresso coffee. Also, those who brew large volumes of coffee would most likely be better suited by the speed of an electric burr grinder. Very minor complaints: the coffee collection box is a bit small, and there can be lots of static in the winter, which may cause a mess. Other good points: small enough to keep in a kitchen cabinet; very solidly built---will probably last a lifetime; simple, yet attractive styling; doesn't require electricity; little or no retention of coffee grounds; can be had for under $100.Bottom line: If you are looking for a great burr grinder to brew great coffee, are not planning on making true espresso (the Peugeot works very well for stovetop espresso moka pot), and don't have to grind large quantities of beans at a time, I don't think you can do better than a Peugeot coffee grinder.p.s. If you need help with the various grind settings I would be happy to share what I've learned with you.

This is my first manual coffee mill. I purchased this one over a $20.00 burr mill due to a need for long-lasting quality, and upon receiving it, I feel that I will not be disappointed. The grinding action is smooth and I very much enjoy getting to crank it. The adjustment knob for the type of grind is easy enough to use, but will require a basic level of dexterity to do so - if you struggle with using your hands due to any disorder or whatnot, then you may need a different coffee grinder that accommodates for that.It can be slightly hard to clean, and I have a special brush to do so - some powder collects at the bottom of the grinding mechanism and I need to wipe it off with a fine brush after every use. Also, a very small portion of the powder somehow ends up at the base of the coffee mill, not in the draw, but it's not that big of an inconvenience. The knob of the draw is secured by a small hex screw, and my only fear with the set is that one day it may start to get loose.Overall, it gets 5 stars for the aesthetics of the set. It has a beautiful uniform finish and it is indeed made out of real wood. The metal has a beautiful chrome look to it that provides a great contrast to the wood. The set has great quality to it as well, and it certainly will provide many years of grinding.

Retour de l’antan !Parfaite conception, réalisation, construction, finition. Vraiment bien.Seul ennui, le café moulu n’est pas guidé dans le tiroir et se répand dans tout le corps du moulin. J’ai vu une critique parlant que la trémie et la meule sont trop hautes et trop éloignées du tiroir, c’est vrai… je conçois une petite pièce supplémentaire pour entourer la meule et rapporter presque à la hauteur du tiroir afin que la mouture y tombe sans se répandre partout (c’est un drôle de jeu de la récupérer !)Le prix est quand même élevé !

El molinillo es maravilloso, pero el el café molido se sale del cajón.

I got it because I wanted a grinder that would work without power. I have only one outlet I can use and need it for the kettle.It takes very little time to grind beans for a mugful of coffee - the water won't be at temperature yet by the time the beans are done. My coffee turns out super every time. I like the old fashioned look of it and it grinds evenly.I found adjusting the grind a bit difficult but that's mostly because I have very arthritic fingers and the lever has a strong spring. I had to use a screwdriver to lift it out of the notch it was in when it came. Once the lever is lifted out of the notch, you just rotate the dial to the desired spacing and drop the lever into the new notch and that's it. To make the grind coarser, rotate the dial counterclockwise and vice versa.I use a drip cone to brew a cup. I just pull out the drawer of fresh grounds and it can be tipped quite neatly into the cone. I can tap it on top of the cone to knock off the few clinging particles.After use, I give the grinder a few taps on the counter to knock loose stuck grounds and a few swipes with a brush inside to knock them off the bottom of the mechanism and the edges of the compartment.If I needed a much finer grind than the one I like best, which is on the coarse side, then this device would be more difficult for me to use because the finer the grind is, the less space there is between the grinding elements - so it's harder to turn the crank. So it's my good fortune that I don't use a fine grind because that would not be fun to deal with. Someone just a little stronger than I am without this wretched arthritis would likely not have a problem in this respect.

Fue un regalo para una persona que muele el café a diario. Aunque dispone de molinillo eléctrico deseaba tener uno manual. Y la verdad es que le encanto. Y está muy satisfecho.

The Puegot Brésil gives a nice robust quality look and feel, but that is all that it's good for; looking and feeling. I bought mine roughly 6 months ago, believing it to be as good as was promised by the manufacturer, who gives a limited life time warranty for the thing. After having used it for some time - fiddling around with the hard-to-wrap-your-head-around grind size mechanism to try and find the right settings - I still hadn't found a consistent setting, and I soon realized why. The grinding mechanism itself is as wiggly and unreliable as a cheap 20$ grinder, and it produces a terribly inconsistent grind. On a medium setting I'm measuring a difference of 6mm between the largest pieces and the smallest. Utterly unacceptable. For the finest setting though it grinds very consistently due to the self-stabilizing nature of the mechanism - the finer the setting the tighter the mechanism, hence less wiggle room. I'm currently trying to file a complaint and for Amazon to accept my return for this item, but it is proving to be as hard to achieve as it is for Jeff to take "worker's rights" in his mouth.