Kinu Grinders

It's no secret that the coffee beans should be freshly ground immediately before preparation for a particularly aromatic taste. High-quality hand grinders help to get the best out of the beans. The high-quality mills of the Kinu brand were developed with exactly this goal. Kinu's philosophy is that everyone deserves the right tool for their passion, so that the coffee beans can develop their full flavor. With more than 25 years of experience and more than 22 million mills produced, Kinu offers the highest quality hand mills. Discover now and order straight to your home.

Kinu: Hand mills of the highest quality

Why Kinu Grinders?

More than 25 years ago, dentist Dr. Eduard Biernatek founded Graef GmbH to develop and manufacture dental instruments. Shortly thereafter, the company expanded into the development and manufacture of spice and coffee grinders for branding and sale by other companies. To mark its 25th anniversary, the company decided to launch a line of grinders under its own Kinu brand. In September 2016, Kinu launched a line of three grinders.

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High-quality hand mills from Kinu

In 2016, the company launched its first proprietary line of grinders under the Kinu brand. The three models, called M68, M47, and M38, were named after the diameters of their grinding discs. All three models were single-dose grinders with conical steel burrs. The burrs were sourced from an Italian company and modified by Kinu for use in a unique alignment system.

After a fire broke out at one of the company's factories in Romania at the end of 2018, the company's production capacity was severely limited, and the factory had to be rebuilt. Nevertheless, in June 2019, just six months after the fire, Kinu launched the M47 Phoenix, an extension of the M47 series. This model was similar in design to the classic M47, but featured some components made of plastic instead of steel, such as the ground coffee container. In addition, the all-metal construction based on the Morse taper principle was replaced with a high-precision axis alignment. This made it possible to maintain the high quality of Kinu grinders while offering the M4 Phoenix at a slightly lower price, making it accessible to many coffee lovers.

Discover the M47 hand mill series from Kinu and find the right model for you.

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Kinu Grinders M47 hand mill series

With the M47 grinder series, Kinu has launched professional hand grinders for everyday use. It consists of three models: the M47 Classic, the M47 Phoenix, and the M47 Simplicity.

The first Kinu M47 Classic was released in 2016. The Classic is the most expensive model in the series because it doesn't use plastic. This was followed in 2019 by the M47 Phoenix and the M47 Simplicity. The Simplicity is an intermediate model between the Classic and the Phoenix.

All M47 models are made of high-quality stainless steel and equipped with 47 mm Black Fusion-treated steel burrs. Both the Classic and the Simplicity feature a unique all-metal construction based on the Morse taper principle, which ensures the burrs center themselves automatically. The Phoenix, on the other hand, features high-precision axis alignment. What sets the M47 Classic apart from the other two models is its stainless steel collection container with its 11 magnets. In the M47 Phoenix and the M47 Simplicity, this container is made of food-safe plastic. For optimal handling, the Simplicity and the Classic are equipped with a practical thumb stop, while the Phoenix has a silicone grip.

And which Kinu model is right for you?

Questions & Answers

What makes Kinu hand coffee grinders stand out?

The Kinu models are distinguished by their high-quality craftsmanship and modern, timeless design. The M47 Phoenix is equipped with a high-precision axis geometry, requiring no adjustment. The Classic and Simplicity models, on the other hand, feature a unique all-metal construction based on the Morse taper principle, which ensures automatic centering of the burrs. The Kinu hand coffee grinders are also impressive in terms of handling, thanks to the practical thumb stop on the Classic and Simplicity and the silicone grip on the Phoenix. The Black Fusion-treated steel grinding discs on the Kinu grinders ensure the best grinding results.

For which preparation methods are the Kinu hand coffee grinders suitable?

With Kinu grinders, you can grind your coffee or espresso beans for everything from espresso and pour-over to French press. The grind setting can be individually adjusted, allowing you to process your ground coffee in a portafilter or espresso maker, as well as in a French press or pour-over. For optimal handling while grinding, Kinu hand-held coffee grinders are equipped with a practical silicone thumb stopper or a non-slip silicone handle.

What does the name “Kinu” stand for?

To celebrate its 25th anniversary, the German company Graef GmbH decided to launch its own hand mills under the Kinu brand. The name was not chosen by chance, as "Kinu" means "mill" in Swahili. Kinu's hand mills were named after the diameter of their grinding discs.

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