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pravspresso

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peugeot nostalgie coffee grinder?
« on: July 27, 2009, 07:36:37 AM »
Wife got me this as a suprise present.

http://www.paulsfinest.com/Peugeot-Nostalgie-Coffee-Grinder-p-526.html

Anyone know if this is actually usable vs. my rancilio rocky?

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Re: peugeot nostalgie coffee grinder?
« Reply #1 on: July 27, 2009, 09:07:58 AM »
It is great for use, pretty consistant grind for a hand grinder.  The peugeot grinders are quite common out here.
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Re: peugeot nostalgie coffee grinder?
« Reply #2 on: July 27, 2009, 09:49:18 AM »
What's it to be used with? If you're considering pairing it with an espresso machine, the grind quality isn't an issue; it's a matter of adjustability & convenience. To get the most from an espresso machine requires a grinder that is infinitely adjustable; and that adjustability must be simple, because a good barista will adjust the grind all day long.

I have a few hand-grinders and will use them when storms knock out the electricity, but I would wouldn't dream of using one regularly to make espresso.
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pravspresso

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Re: peugeot nostalgie coffee grinder?
« Reply #3 on: July 27, 2009, 10:54:39 AM »
good points...

I was thinking of leaving it in the dining room display until some unforseen

force rendered the Rancilio dead.

knock on wood..doesn't happen.

;)
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Re: peugeot nostalgie coffee grinder?
« Reply #4 on: July 27, 2009, 11:00:52 AM »
Yeah ... those things are similar to the Zassenhaus famous grinders in terms of quality.

 :)
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Re: peugeot nostalgie coffee grinder?
« Reply #5 on: July 27, 2009, 11:50:24 AM »
Quote from: mp on July 27, 2009, 11:00:52 AM
Yeah ... those things are similar to the Zassenhaus famous grinders in terms of quality.

 :)


Yeah, they're great little grinders - if you don't mind looking like a fiddler-crab!

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Re: peugeot nostalgie coffee grinder?
« Reply #6 on: July 27, 2009, 12:54:08 PM »
What are you saying Robert ... they are not good grinders ... crabs aside.

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Re: peugeot nostalgie coffee grinder?
« Reply #7 on: July 27, 2009, 01:14:41 PM »
Yeah, cooties in the grind chamber!

I just have visions of a barista using one of these all day, every day.
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Re: peugeot nostalgie coffee grinder?
« Reply #8 on: July 27, 2009, 01:33:32 PM »
Quote from: pravspresso on July 27, 2009, 10:54:39 AM
I was thinking of leaving it in the dining room display

Suit yourself.  Since you have one, any time you want to find out what it's good for, you might consider supplementing your "knowledge" gained here with some practical experience.

Since it was a gift, I recommend that you actually do that right away, and further that you keep at it until you can report some success, at least French press or something.
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Re: peugeot nostalgie coffee grinder?
« Reply #9 on: July 27, 2009, 02:18:06 PM »
Quote from: donn on July 27, 2009, 01:33:32 PM
Quote from: pravspresso on July 27, 2009, 10:54:39 AM
I was thinking of leaving it in the dining room display

Suit yourself.  Since you have one, any time you want to find out what it's good for, you might consider supplementing your "knowledge" gained here with some practical experience.

Since it was a gift, I recommend that you actually do that right away, and further that you keep at it until you can report some success, at least French press or something.

I'm with donn....  if you find the right grind for french press or vac pot or at the table pour over then it is the perfect addition to that after dinner scene when you fresh brew some coffee for your wife.. (and the occasional guest) and if it does a fair job on espresso... than you have your rocky backup as well...
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Re: peugeot nostalgie coffee grinder?
« Reply #10 on: July 27, 2009, 05:09:27 PM »
Quote from: mp on July 27, 2009, 11:00:52 AM
Yeah ... those things are similar to the Zassenhaus famous grinders in terms of quality.

 :)
not quite as adjustable as a Zassenhaus, but they are great little grinders.  very good for French Press or pour over.

I use my Zassenhaus all the time, not my primary grinder, but still used ~weekly. 
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Re: peugeot nostalgie coffee grinder?
« Reply #11 on: July 27, 2009, 06:13:03 PM »
Quote from: Tex on July 27, 2009, 01:14:41 PM
Yeah, cooties in the grind chamber!

I just have visions of a barista using one of these all day, every day.

Of course that would not happen but if the power ever goes out ... you'll be smiling ear to ear to have usage of one of those babies while you boil some water on your BBQ.

 ;)
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Re: peugeot nostalgie coffee grinder?
« Reply #12 on: July 27, 2009, 06:47:57 PM »
Quote from: mp on July 27, 2009, 06:13:03 PM
Quote from: Tex on July 27, 2009, 01:14:41 PM
Yeah, cooties in the grind chamber!

I just have visions of a barista using one of these all day, every day.

Of course that would not happen but if the power ever goes out ... you'll be smiling ear to ear to have usage of one of those babies while you boil some water on your BBQ.

 ;)

I used my wife's grandmother's old German hand grinder after Ike came through last year. I wasn't complaining about the work then!  8)
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« Reply #13 on: July 28, 2009, 07:23:43 AM »
Quote from: Tex on July 27, 2009, 06:47:57 PM
I used my wife's grandmother's old German hand grinder after Ike came through last year. I wasn't complaining about the work then!  8)

LOL ... so tell me ... how did you like imitating a fiddler crab?

 :)
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Re: peugeot nostalgie coffee grinder?
« Reply #14 on: July 28, 2009, 08:56:52 AM »
Quote from: mp on July 28, 2009, 07:23:43 AM
Quote from: Tex on July 27, 2009, 06:47:57 PM
I used my wife's grandmother's old German hand grinder after Ike came through last year. I wasn't complaining about the work then!  8)

LOL ... so tell me ... how did you like imitating a fiddler crab?

 :)

After a few turns I hooked it up to my cordless drill. Hey, if I wanted to work I wouldn't have retired! ;)
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