Comments on: Peugeot Bresil 8.75 Inch Coffee Mill, Walnut (19401765)

By: Felicidad GutiÃ©rrez

Felicidad GutiÃ©rrez — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 15:53:15 +0000

Fue un regalo para una persona que muele el cafÃ© a diario. Aunque dispone de molinillo elÃ©ctrico deseaba tener uno manual. Y la verdad es que le encanto. Y estÃ¡ muy satisfecho.

By: Johan MarkstrÃ¶m

Johan MarkstrÃ¶m — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 15:53:15 +0000

The Puegot BrÃ©sil gives a nice robust quality look and feel, but that is all that it’s good for; looking and feeling. I bought mine roughly 6 months ago, believing it to be as good as was promised by the manufacturer, who gives a limited life time warranty for the thing. After having used it for some time – fiddling around with the hard-to-wrap-your-head-around grind size mechanism to try and find the right settings – I still hadn’t found a consistent setting, and I soon realized why. The grinding mechanism itself is as wiggly and unreliable as a cheap 20$ grinder, and it produces a terribly inconsistent grind. On a medium setting I’m measuring a difference of 6mm between the largest pieces and the smallest. Utterly unacceptable. For the finest setting though it grinds very consistently due to the self-stabilizing nature of the mechanism – the finer the setting the tighter the mechanism, hence less wiggle room. I’m currently trying to file a complaint and for Amazon to accept my return for this item, but it is proving to be as hard to achieve as it is for Jeff to take “worker’s rights” in his mouth.

By: Roberto Benali

Roberto Benali — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 15:53:15 +0000

L’oggetto Ã¨ costruito con perizia certosina non ho trovato nessun difetto di produzione ed Ã¨ veramente bello da esporre in cucina. Trovare la giusto grado di macinatura non Ã¨ per niente complicato e macina il caffÃ¨ perfettamente.L’unica aspetto fastidioso Ã¨ la corrente statica, che obbliga a comperare anche un pennello con setole naturali da dedicare al caffÃ¨.Sicuramente non ha la praticitÃ di un moderno macinacaffÃ¨ ma ha un fascino particolare e per come Ã¨ costruito promette di durare per molto molto tempo

By: 900SL

900SL — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 15:53:15 +0000

Initial impressions are very well made, robust burr grinding mechanism, nice woodwork. Idiosyncratic design, old school.Design..The square cornered shape is not the easiest to hold and you need a firm grip (and push downwards on the base whilst grinding) to ensure the grinder doesn’t rotate in operation. It’s a good morning work out lol .. takes around 30 – 40 seconds to do enough for a 6 cup moka pot. Not for weeds :). My wife struggles to use it so I may modify it by attaching a bigger base with a hand grip, although I have no problems in use.The catch tray for the grinds is square edged and you will get coffee grinds building up on these edges if you have static (see below for cure)Operation:Very good. Robust mechanism, consistent grind, adjustable, I can get a fine grind for moka no problem, coarser for filter when required.Tips:Anti-slip rubber mat under the base would help when grindingI add a couple of drops (no more) of water to a glass and measure the beans into that, then shake to slightly dampen the surface of the beans. This prevents any static build up and ensures all the grinds go in the drawer.I use a basting brush to clean it.Totally recommended. Functions as it should, looks like it will outlast ten cheap chines clones and looks great even with the old school design

By: Buzzterbrown

Buzzterbrown — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 15:53:14 +0000

More Coffeeness In My Cup
Years ago I bought a cheap, $20, hand-cranked coffee grinder because I heard freshly ground coffee was the best, and those electric whizzing blade grinders (choppers really) heated the beans and left you with a non-uniform grind that made for inconsistent results.The mechanism of that ridiculous and flimsy contraption would always unscrew as I used it, causing a loss of the grind setting, and sometimes the handle would fall off. Moreover, it took gorilla arms to operate as it often got stuck, as if a rock was mixed in the beans. I soldiered on for a few months but eventually I threw it out and went back to the grocery store grinder.A year ago I tried that cheap Black and Decker burr grinder (again $20, at Target) but it was noisy (like a DustBuster) and produced inconsistent results (a mixture of powder and chunks) for my drip coffee maker.Then I saw this Peugeot while traveling but I couldn’t carry it with me so I bought it here cause I couldn’t find it anywhere else. I’m surprised it’s not carried by Williams-Sonoma – this is a quality item.As someone accustomed to working in a machine shop where all manner of cutting tools are employed the first thing that struck me about the Peugeot is the actual burr grinding mechanism itself. I’m just speculating but it looks as though the burr is machined from a solid piece of metal using a CNC mill or lathe. It’s exquisite and intricate in design with nice sharp edges, and resembles a helix, like a stacked, twisted deck of cards. In my old grinder the burr was black cast iron, its edges were rounded, and there were holes in it from air bubbles indicating a pretty poor casting. The metal in the Peugeot grinder is shiny and reflective, like nickel or chrome plating, but I’m sure it’s not plated because plating would probably come off. I’m really very curious about how they made this.Anyway I’m very pleased. The whole grinding mechanism of this Peugeot grinder is stout and robust. Beans are easy to grind and the grind is uniform. The crank handle is 4″ long. It takes me 45-60 seconds to grind enough for two cups. It’s fun too – maybe they could add a music box to it. The grind setting doesn’t change with use as it did on my cheap grinder. The body and knob are made from real solid wood – not plastic or particle board. It’s so old-fashioned and rugged, it’s the diametric opposite of an Iphone, but I value them equally. It looks like it’s going to last a very long time.Sure it cost more (yet half the price of the highly rated Kitchenaid grinder), but it works – it really works! And after a few trial runs to set the texture of the grind, I’m enjoying tasty and delicious coffee. The aroma once lost in the grocery store is now in my kitchen and in my cup. In short, there’s more coffeeness in my cup.This is going to make a great Christmas gift for the coffee lovers on my list.PS – I use freshly roasted beans. I brew with a french press, steeped for 2-3 minutes, then poured through a paper filter to remove sediment.PPS – Things that could improve this machine. These are very minor quibbles.(a) Grind setting mark. I turned the adjustment nut all the way to the top (finest setting) and put a line on it from the front with a permanent marker. I turn it downwards while counting the number of turns to get my grind setting – about 1 and 1/2. Once it’s there it stays there.(b) Rubber feet so that it grips the counter top.

By: Scott H.

Scott H. — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 15:53:14 +0000

Wonderful Coffee Mill
I have now had the Peugeot Bresil for the greater part of a year, and have figured out how to adjust the different grind settings for different brewing methods and roasts of coffee beans. I am pleased to say that this is an outstanding grinder for brewing non-espresso coffee, from Melitta manual drip pour over (fine grind) to French press (coarse grind). The grind is quite uniform, with very little dust, which is what you want for brewing excellent coffee. In fact, I believe the grind quality is better than many expensive electric burr grinders on the market that I’ve tested. The grinding mechanism works smoothly, and even with a fine grind it doesn’t take very long to grind enough for a few cups.Who wouldn’t be happy with this grinder? Well, if you are looking for a dedicated espresso grinder, the Peugeot will probably not be satisfactory. For a medium to full city roasted coffee, I use the Bresil’s second finest setting for my Melitta manual drip pour over. There do not seem to be enough fine settings to cover the range for espresso coffee. Also, those who brew large volumes of coffee would most likely be better suited by the speed of an electric burr grinder. Very minor complaints: the coffee collection box is a bit small, and there can be lots of static in the winter, which may cause a mess. Other good points: small enough to keep in a kitchen cabinet; very solidly built—will probably last a lifetime; simple, yet attractive styling; doesn’t require electricity; little or no retention of coffee grounds; can be had for under $100.Bottom line: If you are looking for a great burr grinder to brew great coffee, are not planning on making true espresso (the Peugeot works very well for stovetop espresso moka pot), and don’t have to grind large quantities of beans at a time, I don’t think you can do better than a Peugeot coffee grinder.p.s. If you need help with the various grind settings I would be happy to share what I’ve learned with you.

By: Frank Osborn

Frank Osborn — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 15:53:14 +0000

great products, works perfectly
Stop buying electric coffee grinders that don’t vary the grind and break. Grind can be realistically varied and solid mechanism that will outlast the electric version. Much cheaper and easy to use.

By: Murky

Murky — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 15:53:14 +0000

good but not perfect
It looks & feels like something my Dad (a skilled woodworker) would build in his workshop. Built with simple materials and design with incredible quality that is rarely found in consumer products. But there is room for improvement.Good stuff:Solid high quality construction – built to last.Easy to crank (long lever on handle).Consistent grind.Easy to adjust grind.Quiet, doesn’t heat the grounds, no static electricity effect making grounds “stick”.Bad stuff:Made of wood, which is porous, so:1. It’s hard to clean up the stray grounds.2. Over time, fine grounds may embed into the wood.Smooth wooden base, so it slides around on the counter. It should have rubber feet.Poor packaging, knobs busted through the box (though it’s built so well, no damage occurred).Lower tray is too small for the upper bowl1. The lower tray can barely hold enough grounds for 1 cup of coffee.2. If you fill the upper bowl even 1/3 full, the lower tray will overflow.Upper edges of lower tray walls should have been beveled.

By: MJWLondon

MJWLondon — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 15:53:14 +0000

Fit and finish is amazing. The grind mechanism is a oddly inconsistent though. In the design the grinding ball is suspended over a ceramic cone which funnels the grind into the drawer below. Unfortunately the gap varies as you grind so the granules also vary.