Once a week and twice on Sundays preferably, I take the time to grind my coffee beans in this manual grinder. It takes a lot of gyrating, but the happy ending in my cup is always worth it.
Manual appliances are a must-have when living off the grid on a narrowboat. So, hubby's recent purchase of our vintage-looking Dutch manual coffee maker opens up our choice of buying coffee beans or ground coffee.
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Soon, we'll install our grinder on the wall when we find the right location, as it can be quite messy to work with, but for the time being, I'm handling it and trying to get the hang of it.
I found it convenient to divide a 250-gramme package into three measuring cups and grind the beans in stages.
Using this manual grinder is easy, and I fill the decanter slowly and carefully, so I don't spill the beans.
Then I whine, wind, and grind energetically.
Pretty neat, eh?
The coffee goes directly to the recepticle.
I think this manual coffee grinder is unique and full of character, and it will complement the decor of the boat when installed on the wall. It should also be easier to use.
It's sturdy and robust too.
I like that the compartment with the ground coffee is easily detachable, as it enables me to empty it straight into a container.
A coarser grain of coffee might be more suitable for a Moka pot than a drip machine or a French press.
A downside of a manual coffee grinder compared to an electric one is that the grade of the grind is coarse. One way to improve this is to repeat the grinding of the beans about three times until you achieve the finest grade.
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I've made a comparison between my regular supermarket-bought ground coffee and my manual ground coffee.
I believe the final grade that I've gotten the coffee to will be suitable for both my Moka pot and my French press.
Either way, this looks pretty decent to me and gives me the confidence that I can now purchase more coffee beans and grind them at my convenience.
This should be sufficient coffee for us; it's ready to brew.
There's another manual coffee grinder to the left that I've yet to try.I'm happy to have coffee sorted ahead of time, as when we're cruising, it would be time-consuming to grind coffee daily without causing delay and making too much mess.
It took me an hour to grind the entire package of coffee, numerous times to get a satisfactory grade.
We have a few busy days ahead cruising, so it's best to be prepared; However, life on the canals is slow every day, and it's all about scheduling my activities at a convenient time.
I'm looking forward to trying this new coffee, which is a mix of 80% Arabica, and 20% Robusta.
Cheers ☕️
The Goddess of Coffee loves
My blog frequently features my minimalist lifestyle and adventures while living on my narrowboat.”
Irie love,
Milly