Vintage Small Armin Trosser Wooden Hand Crank Coffee Mill Grinder Made Germany

Description

Antique Vintage Small Armin Trosser Wooden Hand Crank Coffee Mill Grinder. The wooden base part measures about 4 1/2" x 4 1/2" x 5" high. It weighs 2 pounds 2 ounces. Used but looks good complete condition, I would clean it up and service it a bit before using but should be fine - please see my 12 photos.
Armin Trösser Mokka coffee grinders were made in the 1930’s to the 1950’s in western Germany.
The look of the Armin Trösser, among other antique grinders from the late 19th to the early 20th century, have definitely influenced an entire swath of current retro-looking grinders, that include knobby handles, and the classic dresser drawer style grind receptacle.
As is standard of a grinder of this bygone era, the hopper of the Trösser is made from metal (eg. copper), while the grinds bin is made from wood. A modest amount of beans can fit into the hopper, enough for a few cups of coffee.
This little grinder definitely has a dedicated following in the coffee world, as it harkens back to a time when things were more dependably made and, not only that, but it still grinds for a great cup of coffee if you can find one in good working order.
Many people who have gotten their hands on an Armin Trösser have to do a bit of work on the unit, as older versions of this grinder can have things like a squeaky handle, a rusty hopper, or a dusty grinds bin.
With a little bit of TLC, you can easily start using it again.
If you like French Press, Aeropress, or Chemex-style pour over coffee, the Armin Trösser does a pour over grind quite expertly.
It also works good for drip methods of brewing, or for moka pot (which was inspired by its namesake), but it is not specifically designed to grind for espresso unless you have a very deft hand.
Interestingly, it is this old, wooden relic of a coffee grinder that works best for some of these newer brewing methods which are taking the coffee world by storm these days.
Certainly better than most blade grinders, and even better than some more expensive burr grinders on the market today.
This antique style grinder, like most other manual grinders, is the slower method of coffee grinding, which is a bit of a turn-off for anyone looking for a quick solution to coffee grinding.