This is a multi-part message in MIME format. Anyone have an experience with one? I'm off on a Wine Cruise in August and want to continue my romance with home roasted coffee first AM. Linda |
I'm sure I won't be the only one to recommend a Zass... They're great for travelling (yes, I know...for everyday use, too. :) --Derek On 7/20/06, Linda Sharpe wrote: <Snip> -- The Uglyroast 3! Coffee Roaster. ...Now 85% less ugly!http://uglyroast.atspace.com |
on 07/20/2006 10:15 AM Linda Sharpe said the following: <Snip> The couple travel hand grinders I've bought haven't worked well. They've been the plastic type. Instead, I use my Trespade, or even my Zass. Before I bought them, I used an Arabic (Turkish) coffee grinder I got from a Lebanese grocery store. I had mud in my cup (they grind very fine, and are not adjustable) but are very, very portable and sturdy. Be well, Lissa -- I once had a useful, relevant book fall on my head like Newton's apple. Perhaps it was pushed there by some ghostly scholar, one of my forebears whom I might consider myself privileged to join in the posthumous academy of spectral stack walkers. Thomas H. Benton, "Stacks' Appeal" |
I have several Zass and Trossers. They work great. (Since I know it's coming... For those who complain about how hard a manual grinder is, try Folgers - it's already ground....) Regards, Brett On 7/20/06, Linda Sharpe wrote: <Snip> -- Regards, Brett Mason HomeRoast Zassman |
On 7/20/06, Brett Mason wrote: <Snip> Linda, Depending on how long the cruise lasts, a possible alternative would be to pre-grind and carry that. Certainly it would be optimal to grind just before brewing, but homeroasted coffee pre-ground is almost certainly better than anything you could get onboard. The purists will tell you it is stale, but it surely isn't bad. Try a test... grind some and let it sit in a sealed container for about the same length of time as the cruise and see if it is OK to you or not. You could also make a brew of the same stuff fresh ground after sitting the same time as the ground stuff and make a head-to-head comparision and decide is it worth taking the grinder or not. (Although once you've decided to brew your own, how much more stuff is needed to grind?) There is also the "potential for a mess" factor to be considered, too. Unground coffee is a lot easier to clean up if it gets loose in the luggage! One thing is a plus... on a wine cruise, the fellow passengers will more likely understand your passion for the best coffee (and bringing your own stuff to have it on board) better than the average fellow on the street! Safe Journeys and Sweet Music Justin Marquez (Snyder, TX) |
I second the recommendation. I'm very happy with my Zass (which I use everyday). Lynne Derek Bradford wrote: <Snip> |
On Jul 20, 2006, at 9:26 AM, Lynne wrote: <Snip> Okay all nice recommendations.. I'm sure the Zass is a great grinder... But even according to our hosts.. Zass hasn't shipped a grinder in OVER a year... and I don't see any available on ebay or anywhere. I see a couple of trosser grinders for sale... Any other suggestions of things you can acutally GET that one could use as a portable grinder ?? --John |
On 7/21/06, John F Coffey wrote: <Snip> Quickly searching, I find 9 zasses currently up for auction in eBay... -- The Uglyroast 3! Coffee Roaster. ...Now 85% less ugly!http://uglyroast.atspace.com |
ebay - look for Zassenhaus - there's plenty ... i.e. search for *(zassenhaus, fassenhaus) *and you'll be surprised... I also like my Armin Trosser grinders Brett On 7/20/06, John F Coffey wrote: <Snip> -- Regards, Brett Mason HomeRoast Zassman |
Here's one or more Zass:http://cgi.ebay.com/ANTIQUE-ORIGINAL-ZASSENHAUS-GERMAN-COFFEE-GRINDER-NR_W0QQitemZ300008313726QQihZ020QQcategoryZ13930QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItemhttp://cgi.ebay.com/OLD-ANTIKE-ZASSENHAUS-COFFEE-MOCHA-WOOD-GRINDER-MILL-30_W0QQitemZ250008857867QQihZ015QQcategoryZ13930QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItemhttp://cgi.ebay.com/ZASSENHAUS-COFFEE-GRINDER-WOODEN-W-METAL-TOP_W0QQitemZ180007515591QQihZ008QQcategoryZ13930QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItemThere are 12 on eBay right now - these are the better for my budget">http://cgi.ebay.com/VINTAGE-GERMAN-ZASSENHAUS-COFFEE-GRINDER-MILL-GERMANY_W0QQitemZ320007848868QQihZ011QQcategoryZ13930QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItemhttp://cgi.ebay.com/Zassenhaus-coffee-grinder-mahogany-brass_W0QQitemZ250009933715QQihZ015QQcategoryZ13930QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItemhttp://cgi.ebay.com/ANTIQUE-ORIGINAL-ZASSENHAUS-GERMAN-COFFEE-GRINDER-NR_W0QQitemZ300008313726QQihZ020QQcategoryZ13930QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItemhttp://cgi.ebay.com/OLD-ANTIKE-ZASSENHAUS-COFFEE-MOCHA-WOOD-GRINDER-MILL-30_W0QQitemZ250008857867QQihZ015QQcategoryZ13930QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItemhttp://cgi.ebay.com/ZASSENHAUS-COFFEE-GRINDER-WOODEN-W-METAL-TOP_W0QQitemZ180007515591QQihZ008QQcategoryZ13930QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItemThere are 12 on eBay right now - these are the better for my budget choices.... Brett Mr Information The best response to MisInformation On 7/20/06, Brett Mason wrote: <Snip> -- Regards, Brett Mason HomeRoast Zassman |
<Snip> I have a GSI OUTDOOR JavaGrind (available:http://store.everestgear.com/148622.html). It's compact, grinds really well...Is a pain in the butt to use. It's awkward to hold and grind (although it grinds reasonably nicely into a FP or filter)...I'm disappointed but will probably use it for years since I've now purchased it. Our local hiking shop had a different one, it's available online at: http://store.everestgear.com/330456.htmlI can't vouche for it's grinding capabilities, but it looks more "hold-able". Incidently, I only post the above links as reference and because Tom and Maria don't sell them. I can't say anything about the company. Grace and Peace, `tim -- Rev. Tim TenClay, IAPC Dunningville Reformed Church (www.dunningville.org) Knots & More Tatting Supplies (www.knotsandmore.com) NATA #253 Personal Blog:http://www.tenclay.org/blog |
I don't know how you will be brewing, but if you are talking about something like a pour over or French Press (which are my choices on the road) then you might be able to take a reasonably inexpensive (though not great) burr grinder with you and plug it in on shipboard, much as you would an electric razor. Camping is another story. SM has a blade grinder on the site they recommend for brewing methods that aren't very picky.http://www.sweetmarias.com/prod.electricmills.shtml#bodumCmillThese smallish grinders don't take up any more room than a Zass would. vicki <Snip> |
Yes, new Zassenhaus' are nonexistent. Did a fast search on eBay - I found about 20 (some are outside of the U.S.) I was lucky since I bought my (esxcellent) used Zass from a member of this list. From what I have read, they last nearly forever. The Trossers are also supposed to be very good, too. The other alternative is to buy a blade grinder (gasp! - I know... I know..), such as a Braun. Compact, easy to pack - you could try it out before your trip to see if you can tolerate the taste difference. Lynne John F Coffey wrote: <Snip> |
I have the second one listed. It does a good job. It takes a while but then I read that so does a Zass. One advantage of this one is that it is available. It has nice conical burrs which look as good as what you will find in a Solis burr grinder. I think it grinds as well as the Solis. Other than the fact that grinding for even one cup is a several minute workout the only other downside is the gap at the inlet of the auger is a bit small so large beans can be a problem. It works well on peaberries. Phil |
Zass Times: I find grinding takes 30 seconds for a one-cup, and 1.5 minutes for a vacpot / presspot. Brett On 7/20/06, Philip Keleshian wrote: <Snip> -- Regards, Brett Mason HomeRoast Zassman |
I am a Zass man..but seeing that new ones are not easy to come by...What is the take on Peugeot grinders.. (Besides being French, are there other disadvantages;-) (Peugeot Coffee grinders look snazzy in their cubistic rendition by Juan Gris...) Also as far as brewing methods go...Aeropressing might be good since it is not glass. best..happy sailing and drinking Myron Joshua Kibbutz Kfar Etzion 90912 Israel |
--Apple-Mail-56--979822517 Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Content-Type: text/plain; charset NDOWS-1252; delsp=yes; format=flowed Either the Zass Turkish or Traveller II have worked fine for me, though the latter generates static and both require considerable elbow grease. If space and weight are not a premium and I have electricity nearby, I take a (gasp!) Starbucks blade grinder. On Jul 20, 2006, at 9:15 AM, Linda Sharpe wrote: <Snip> Sandy www.sandyandina.com --Apple-Mail-56--979822517 Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Content-Type: text/html; charset NDOWS-1252 Either the Zass Turkish or = Traveller II have worked fine for me, though the latter generates static = and both require considerable elbow grease. If space and weight are not = a premium and I have electricity nearby, I take a (gasp!) Starbucks = blade grinder. On Jul 20, 2006, at 9:15 AM, Linda Sharpe = wrote: |
I really like my Zass Turkish grinder - I think the shape is especially nice if you have to dump the grinds into something small, like a one cup brewer. <Snip> |
--Apple-Mail-63--962936642 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Type: text/plain; charset -ASCII; delsp=yes; format=flowed I have the second one listed (large size Traveller II). Only bummer about it is that it generates static unless you line the catch chamber with foil, and even then you'd better have a towel or tissues underneath it when you remove the chamber. The Zass is a tad faster, too. But I'm grinding for three people this trip, and we have little time to dawdle, so I'm bringing the whirley-blade. On Jul 20, 2006, at 12:30 PM, Philip Keleshian wrote: <Snip> Sandy www.sandyandina.com --Apple-Mail-63--962936642 Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Content-Type: text/html; charset O-8859-1 I have the second one listed = (large size Traveller II). Only bummer about it is that it generates = static unless you line the catch chamber with foil, and even then you'd = better have a towel or tissues underneath it when you remove the = chamber. The Zass is a tad faster, too. But I'm grinding for three = people this trip, and we have little time to dawdle, so I'm bringing the = whirley-blade. On Jul 20, 2006, at 12:30 PM, Philip = Keleshian wrote: |
This is a multi-part message in MIME format. Rather than foil just 'huff' into both chambers right before you grind. = I exhale into the top chamber when I add the beans, then pop off the = bottom and do it. Your exhaled breath adds humidity and cuts the static = *way* down. Enjoy! Steve :-> |
When I go away for a long weekend I take my aeropress and pre-grind the coffee. I then use a foodsaver to make individual sized compartments in a gallon bag and seal them. This way the coffee stays the freshest and is very easy to pack. -Marc |
My good friend is a stack walker and coffee aficionado with the following moniker: Modern Languages and Linguistics Librarian Professor of Library Administration University of Illinois Library at Urbana-Champaign -ro On 7/20/06, Lissa wrote: <Snip> -- "When the theme hits the bass, I dance the Jig!" - -Virgil Fox at the Mighty Wichita (ex- NYC Paramount) WurliTzer- 1976 |