An elegant classic, the Universal Gourmet Coffee Grinder 109 is made of a combination of cast iron and wood with a design that evokes an aura of timelessness. The cast iron hopper with its domed cover, the large hand grinding wheel, also in cast iron, and the wooden drawer and base are all reminiscent of an era when life was not complicated with some much gadgetry and electronics.
This grinder can mill all kinds of grains, nuts, seeds, spices, and beans including, of course, coffee beans. You can throw in wheat, rye, barley, rice, oats, corn, almonds, peanuts, linseed, sunflower seeds, peppercorn, cumin, cardamom, cinnamon into the hopper. The Gourmet Coffee Grinder can handle all of them at just the texture that you want, from coarse to fine, thanks to its adjustment knob.
With a grinding chamber that is perfectly sloped, the grains, spices, nuts, seeds, or beans for processing are efficiently loaded for an even grinding. Hardened steel blades are rotated in the grinding chamber by a shaft connected to the grinding wheel. The blades do not generate excessive heat thereby preserving nutrients.
After grinding, the grounds fall into a wooden drawer at the bottom of the grinder. The drawer is kept closed during grinding. This eliminates flour dust floating all over your kitchen.
The large grinding wheel makes it easy to activate the grinding mechanism. It is equipped with a hard wood handle that is comfortable to the grip.
The Universal Gourmet Coffee Grinder 109 measures 9¼ inches tall, 7 inches wide, and 6½ inches deep. At this size, you can use it as a highlight in your kitchen, regardless of whether it is traditional or contemporary in design. It can even be a great conversation piece.