Texas Coffee Grinder Company

September 19, 2007 · Filed Under Coffee, Community, Equipment and Supplies, Machines / Grinders 

If you’ve been into this whole Specialty Coffee thing for very long, you’ve undoubtedly heard of, and witnessed the cult-like following of the very famous Zassenhaus hand coffee mills. The reason for its fame? Quality of build, and quality of the burr mechanism. It’s actually meant to be USED, and not just as decoration.

The company has all but disappeared, and distribution to North America came to a hault some time ago, so people have been driven to look for previously used units on e-bay or in Buy and Sell boards on various coffee forums.

I am extremely pleased (and quite proud, as a Texan) to have found and to now introduce a company IN TEXAS building hand-grinders that are built to be used, and used for years to come.

It is the

Texas Coffee Grinder Company


“Old fashioned coffee grinders custom made by hand”.
“The boxes are made from select 3/4 inch thick, 100 % hardwood and weigh about 8-10 lbs!”
“The mill is a premium grade cast iron mill. It is a strong hand crank, fully adjustable burr type grinder.”


Texas Coffee Grinder Company

Prices are fairly consistent at around $150. Don’t let the price tag scare you. That’s a bargain for a “real deal” wood box hand coffee mill. There is a catch: It is NOT espresso capable. Not a big deal if it allows you to travel with a French Press or pour-over more easily without having to worry about pre-grinding and praying to the volatile aromatic gods that the coffee doesn’t go stale before it’s used.

All “Texas Coffee People” get a generous discount of over 10%!
(Click Here.)

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  1. Andrew Scribner on September 19th, 2007 1:38 pm

    Im going to have to buy one for coolness factor.

  2. Jason Haeger on September 19th, 2007 4:26 pm

    No joke. They’re pretty awesome.

  3. Jason Haeger on September 19th, 2007 8:15 pm

    Hmm.. the prices went up just today, and I no longer see the same order form as when I made this post.

    Strange.

    Now it’s $150. I apologize for the change. I’m not sure what happened.

  4. RichW on September 20th, 2007 5:19 am

    this is very cool and all…but…but…but… what about a version like the Zass all-brass cylindrical model that makes the absolutely perfect camping and travel grinder? somebody get on that one please!

  5. Tom Kurys on September 20th, 2007 5:22 am

    Sorry about that, Jason. The price has gone up (hasn’t everything!) But I’ll give your readers a 10% discount! For now, just email me and I’ll tell you how to get the discount until I get my new shopping cart operating.

    Tom

  6. Jason Haeger on September 20th, 2007 6:41 pm

    Rich, Tom Kurys is the guy to talk to about that. Texas Coffee Grinders is his baby. I didn’t know you were a reader. It’s good to see you here. :o)

    Tom, you rock! Thanks!

  7. Brad C. on September 26th, 2007 3:39 pm

    So the burrs are made out of cast iron? Is that a good material for that sort of thing? How well do the burrs stay sharp?

  8. Jason Haeger on September 26th, 2007 3:55 pm

    I wonder the same thing, though I’d imagine the burrs would be able to be resharpened somehow. At least, one would hope.

  9. Tom Kurys on December 29th, 2007 4:46 pm

    OK, some answers… I use mine twice a day, everyday! I usually replace the burr mechanism every two years. It will cost you about $20. Email me for the distributor.

    All Tx-Coffee people can get a discount ($125) by going to:

    http://www.texascoffeegrinders.com/Tx-Coffee.htm

    Tom

  10. Tom Kurys on December 29th, 2007 4:52 pm

    Regarding the above message….go to:

    http://texascoffeegrinders.com/Tx-Coffee.htm

    Tom

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