If you are in the market for a quality hand grinder that will take your brew effortlessly from your kitchen bench to your hiking backpack, look no further than the Java coffee hand grinder from VSSL. Although VSSL (pronounced “vessel”) is brand new to the coffee scene, they are well-known in the world of high-quality adventure gear, so you can be confident that the Java is tough enough to handle any terrain and compact enough (396 grams) that it won’t weigh down your backpack.
However, if you can’t find a spot for the 152mm by 50mm cylindrical grinder inside your pack, you can always take advantage of the ‘clip-and-flip’ handle design which you can quickly attach to a carabiner. When you’re ready to brew, simply unscrew the handle, flip it out, and attach the magnetised, ergonomic handle knob for a super smooth and comfortable grinding motion. The extendable handle also pulls out to give you a few more centimetres for extra leverage.
The construction of the VSSL Java is unlike any other travel hand grinder currently available. With its aircraft-grade aluminium body, it is incredibly durable and engineered with precision and style, bypassing any easily breakable components such as glass or plastic. It’s unlikely that you will accidentally leave a component behind - like a separate slide-on handle – or lose a grind catcher that hasn’t been secured correctly, as all parts screw perfectly into place, leaving you with one device that you can quickly grab-and-go when you’re off on an adventure.
Not only is the Java a fantastic option for outdoor coffee brewing with its robust materials, its grinding capability is well up there with the industry’s best performing hand-held grinders. VSSL have included precision-engineered stainless steel conical burrs in their design, which minimise static and make it easier and faster to consistently cut through beans to a uniform shape. The addition of dual high-grade mini radial ball bearing sets also ensures a wobble-free grinding motion and consistent particle distribution, no matter how you brew.
Whether you need a super fine coffee grind for an espresso, or a coarse grind for a French Press, the Java can make it happen with its 50 unique, stepped grind settings. These can be easily adjusted from the base of the grinder body: simply follow the guide and turn the adjustment knob for a coarser or finer grind. Once you’re happy with your grind setting, add your fresh coffee beans to the grinding chamber (up to 20g), attach the lid, flip out the handle, and rotate until you can feel that all of the beans have travelled through the burrs. Due to quality, stainless steel burrs, this whole process should only take somewhere between 10 and 60 seconds (depending on your grind setting), so you can get brewing faster, without the effort that often comes with manual hand grinders.
It really doesn’t matter if you’re brewing a filter on a mountaintop, a cold-drip while camping, or an espresso in your kitchen before your morning commute, the VSSL Java hand grinder will ensure you get a consistent, simple, and super-fast grind, so you can enjoy a balanced, delicious brew, sooner.
