Let’s talk about coffee grinders. If you’re anything like me, you love a good cup of coffee. Being a vintage lover though means my routine is slightly different than most. I start by grinding my beans each morning in my trusty coffee grinder which is literally as old as I am. While the water boils on the stove, I prepare my Chemex pot with freshly ground beans. Chemex coffee makers were originally developed in 1941 by Dr. Peter Schlumbohm. They haven’t changed much since. There is something satisfying about making coffee using vintage tools that have been well-worn and perfected over time. To say nothing of the wonderful smell of fresh ground beans and freshly brewed coffee.
Elma Manual Coffee Grinder
When one thinks of vintage coffee grinders, this style is what normally comes to mind for me, although the pop of color on this one is quite unexpected. I love that it is small and compact and bright blue! How fun is that? Wouldn’t this look adorable in the kitchen of a B&B? And how much fun grinding your own fresh coffee beans instead of just pushing a button?
Antique Challenge 1Lb. Wooden Box Coffee Grinder
If you’re more inclined to the antique primitive style, this 1Lb antique coffee grinder would do the trick. Still retaining its original label and still working, it’s a true antique. Made by Sun Manufacturing Co. it holds as stated one pound of coffee. It even has a handle so you can easily hold onto it as you grind your beans.
KitchenAid A-9 Coffee Mill Grinder
This is the same coffee grinder I own. It was made by Hobart for KitchenAid back in 1959. This is known as a burr grinder. Rather than having long blades similar to a blender or modern grinder, this has small teeth that quickly crush the beans releasing the oils which make for a bolder flavor. If you are a coffee aficionado, I recommend one of these. They were so popular that there is a modern version of them still available.
French Wall Mounted Coffee Grinder
The French always seem to have a way of making simple items elegant. This wall-mounted antique coffee grinder is no exception. Sporting a blue and white geometric timeless look and simple text it elevates the art of grinding coffee to a new level. Since French kitchens are notoriously small this wall-hung beauty is as practical as it is stunning.
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How do you brew your coffee? Let us know in the comments. If by now you haven’t brewed yourself a cup of coffee, you must be a tea drinker. No shade from us as we welcome all. Coffee, tea, or whatever suits your fancy.
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