Hario Ceramic Coffee Grinder Instructions - How to Use, Adjust the Grind Setting and Clean

[@johnarfanis5050]

Brian is one of the most articulate speakers I've experienced on you tube. Explained very well.

[@trish87563]

I've had this grinder for about 5 years now, and I finally (just a few weeks ago) had a light bulb moment and discovered a great way to get the grind consistent: Once I got the grounds to be perfect for how I like my French press coffee, I used a ruler to measure the length of the screw shaft that was between the nut and the end of the screw shaft. Then, I took the ruler and used it to put a tiny nick on the handle of my stainless coffee scoop. This made my scoop a "ruler" that I always have in my kitchen when I'm grinding coffee. I just put the end of the scoop handle on the nut and twist the nut until end of the screw lines up with that nick. Consistent every time, and no guesswork.

[@brentlawson1982]

What’s your measurement for the French press?

[@trish87563]

@@brentlawson1982 It's just about 3/4", and then I may have to adjust a little bit for different beans. Like for Dunkin' Donuts beans, I find I need to go a little finer for the coffee to be strong enough, and then for others, I may need to go a little coarser.

[@debiethredge3020]

I can't thank you enough for this video! The last time I took mine apart and washed it (I use it to grind large supplements tablet to a fine powder, but they have a casing which doesn't grind and pieces stay in, plus the powder costs the glass), I could not put it together correctly! First, I didn't even know I misplaced the washer... it's clear and just showed up one day, I figured it went to the coffee grinder but put it in the wrong place! The grinder was so very rough to grind. Now I followed your video and it's so smooth just like it used to be! I'm writing this after only going through that part of the video! Now I'm looking forward to the rest of it

[@StanMovies]

Dude, I never comment on youtube, but this is a solid video. Really good quality. Keep it up.

[@Frenchpresscoffeelove]

Thanks. You need to comment since people do value feedback :). Enjoy your coffee!

[@chrislong6256]

I second that, I was just given a PRO as a gift and your video has explained all the things the in box instructions didnt - my Moka pot will be getting a good work out. Thanks

[@ggivensjr]

I can't believe I'm just finding this video! I've had my grinder for over 2 years and I put it away because I couldn't figure out how to repeat the grind. I bought it because I like french press and pourover occasionally but don't like having to empty and change my Breville Smart Grinder Pro over from espresso grind. Thank you a million times. Just wish I saw this 2 years ago. I hope you see this comment.

[@gtorres1719]

Thanks for the tip of not grinding to fast so it taste better. I have turned the grinding session to a arm workout 💪 lately.

[@liamsmith05]

Thaaaanks so much for this video. Perfectly informative and to the point. I marked a notch on the adjustment nut and the plastic just below it, moved it on over 7 notches and just ground some perfectly uniform french press ready coffee. Very happy to have scored this grinder for $5 while thrifting :D

[@Chilazon]

This is a great video tutorial that applies to any grinder with a similar mechanism. I have an inexpensive metal grinder that I forgot how to put back together and used this video as a reference. I really liked the tip about marking the zero position to calibrate the desired grind. Good job!

[@sleepyredmoo]

Hey thanks for this! I've had this grinder for 5 years and hadn't figured out the notch settings myself lol I was searching for info on cleaning the Hario Switch and stumbled upon this!

[@cpcohen1945]

As said peviously, all we need, nothing we don't need, to use this elegant machine! A model for how-to videos.

[@TheClumsyGeekGaming]

I just bought my Hario Ceramic Skerton Grinder and this guide is exactly what I'm looking for. Thanks a lot! Can't wait to try it out!

[@Frenchpresscoffeelove]

Great. Enjoy your coffee!

[@ardianthaputera6970]

Hi! it's been 2 years since you got the grinder, how has it been holding up?

[@Prime-808]

@@ardianthaputera6970 I just got one. I LOVE it so much!!! Feels nostalgically old school :)

[@rafironquillo6261]

If you ever break your glass base, a Trader Joe's Cookie Butter jar is exactly the correct size.

[@jamesb3092]

A standard Ball regular mouth mason jar fits the Hario perfectly. I prefer using the 16 oz amber (UV resistant) but can get a round 8 oz that almost matches the original jar. 👍👍

[@Casual_Shots]

@@jamesb3092 But then you don't get cookie butter :(

[@madamtv169]

Perfect. Thank you!

[@ronlu2952]

🙏🙏🙏

[@trish87563]

Thanks for the tip. I managed to break the glass jar of my Hario today because I didn't have it tight enough and it slipped onto my granite counter top (a whopping 3 inches :-\ ). I remembered this tip, so after I cleaned up the broken glass, I just grabbed another glass jar and kept on grinding. There will be coffee for the morning after all. A Classico pasta sauce jar is also the right size, BTW. Perfect that I was having pasta for dinner tonight... :)

[@tonyandginastrauss7871]

Just received one for Xmas and yes, the instructions are in Japanese and the translation to English doesn't look to be the best. I love youtube videos that provide good instructions. Nice job on this video!

[@Frenchpresscoffeelove]

Great. Thank you and enjoy your coffee!

[@tbone25]

Great video. I've had this grinder for a few years and just realized the clear washer goes on first! Thanks! Another tip... if you break the glass jar or if you want a jar that is easier to hold when grinding a Mason jar has similar threads. I broke the base and replaced it with a small Mason jar. Threads on perfectly and is much easier to hold when grinding! Thanks for the marking and notch setting tips! That is brilliant!

[@shalinikala]

excellent video manual that i can go back to whenever and however many times I want to! thanks

[@gratefulliving5283]

Thank you for the informative Hario intro and instructional video. The other such videos I reviewed were made by persons who lacked either the will or the wit to explain grind adjustments in a helpful way. You did it well, thank you again. We're off and running with our Hario.

[@Frenchpresscoffeelove]

Glad it was helpful!

[@danielconroy8928]

This video is the very definition of great instructional design - everything we need and not one bit more. Well done!

[@Glossel]

Thanks! We just just bought this after experiencing Winter Storm Uri in Texas with no electricity for 5 days. I never want to risk not being able to grind our coffee again!

[@EmmanuelIluzadaPH]

your tip is so useful!! I thought the grinder was not working..until I saw your tutorial. You are a life saver!

[@Frenchpresscoffeelove]

Glad I could help!

[@HeroicCoachDan]

super helpful as I took apart my grinder and noticed I didn't have the clear washer. So I ordered one (actual a pack of three) from Hario. This will certainly help with the grind setting especially according to your trick(s). Thank you.

[@Frenchpresscoffeelove]

Glad I could help!

[@melcasipit]

I just bought mine and grinded my first batch. I should have watched this video first. Thank you for doing this video, next time I now what to do!

[@AndyGait]

After trying a cheap metal hand grinder from Amazon (it lasted about a week), I got one of these two days ago. The information on grind size was just what I needed. Great video.

[@apolinary29]

Thank You. I was about to return my Hario grinder thinking it was useless. Thanks to your excellent teaching, I am happily keeping/and using my Hario Grinder. Thanks Brian :0)

[@Frenchpresscoffeelove]

For sure. Enjoy your coffee :)

[@franpears8627]

Thanks for making this video guys. It was a life saver. This video is a must. Do not try to use the grinder without watching it. Take care not to lose the transparent washer when unpacking the box.

[@Frenchpresscoffeelove]

Thank you for kind words. Enjoy your coffee!

[@terp4u2]

Can you buy replacement washer?

[@pavelow36]

This video link should come with every Hario grinder.

[@viannur4377]

thanks bro greetings from Indonesia. thanks for the information I also use the same grinder with it and have a little trouble adjusting the size of the grinder. after watching your video I understand and I can use as a reference. please provide a few more tutorials on brewing coffee with manual tools. Thank you.

[@innnova4624]

first person to state only turn it clockwise to grind -manual says the same, but I misplaced it and had to google several sources before I found your video with the correct answer thanks

[@HaniJIsmail]

LOL. I have one of those wooden antique burr grinders i got from a thrift shop. and I hated how you have to take apart the crank and turn the nut to constantly adjust the grind. So i figured this Hario would be a better version of it... after watching this I realized it's almost the same system and i'll be keeping and using my old grinder. thanks! this was a very informative video, especially the part about adjusting the nut to get the perfect grind.

[@sahartabaja2666]

This is by far the most useful instructions I've been able to find on the Hario grinder - thank you!

[@Frenchpresscoffeelove]

Glad to hear it. Thank you so much and enjoy your coffee!

[@sabitkondakc9147]

Thanks man! 1 notch made it, this is a great video, I can take my time to grind some coffee for my moka pot now.

[@Potatinized]

thanks so much for the grind size. I like moka pots and my wife likes french press and adjusting it by feel everyday makes the taste inconsistence.

[@richardvalvona1159]

This is a brilliant video and explains everything you need to know about the grinder and thoroughly. I have a Hario Skelton myself and created my own video but I much prefer yours for presentation, lighting and professionalism and I've totally overlooked the part about cleaning it which is never for me but things will change :).

[@Rikke1610]

This is just what I was looking for. Straight forward!

[@stevehodel6716]

Thanks for an outstanding presentation on "How To" assemble and use the Hario Kerton coffee mill. Clear, concise, and you get ***** for this one. Much appreciated.

[@Frenchpresscoffeelove]

Thank you for feedback. We are really appreciate it. Enjoy your coffee!

[@gellasan]

Thank you so much for this no nonsense and straight to the point video of yours.

[@mamacheech4658]

Okay, just got serious about my coffee and got a Hario because it suited my needs. Your video is the BEST! Explains all aspects of use since I don't read Japanese. lol Nice tip about marking the zero point on your burr, too. Thank you!

[@Frenchpresscoffeelove]

Thank you. Enjoy your coffee!

[@rikhindle]

Marking it up is a great idea. Used it for the first time yesterday and got a surprisingly consistent medium-fine grind from it. Great video! Thanks for the tips!

[@Frenchpresscoffeelove]

Thanks. Enjoy your coffee!

[@ObscureEntity]

Thank you so much for making such a great video! I've spent what feels like way too much time researching coffee grinders and I'm ordering one of these right now. One of my biggest concerns was adjusting the grind because I alternate between french press and aeropress brewing but based on your video it seems pretty simple.

[@kristiangirotto9125]

LOL I think everyone who watches these detailed coffee videos has the same feeling about researching coffee equipment

[@jimdavis8804]

Just bought one. Didn’t know how to adjust. Now I do. Thanks.

[@chakravarthyn1]

Thanks Brian! I got myself a Hario after watching the video and your hack for the grind adjustment has helped me a lot. Cheers!

[@Frenchpresscoffeelove]

Great. Thanks!

[@ShaniAndrasAccord]

how often to you rinse wash the hand grinder? is it like every time after you used it or you keep it for a week before doing it?

[@rooky3526]

From what I've gathered after about more than a week of use or if you're changing beans.

[@oswin5357]

Thank you especially for the grind setting adjustment part!

[@gonzalocastro8760]

Excellent video, I bought reusable capsules for Nespresso machine, and was getting a vary clear coffee; now I know that I need a finer grinding

[@nathanlarkin7048]

One of the best videos I have seen about product use EVER!!! So good and thanks heaps for making this!!

[@MrHonest10000]

I rarely comment on youtube but this video is excellent. Just the information I needed in a lot of detail. Thanks very much for sharing.

[@Frenchpresscoffeelove]

Absolutely. Enjoy your coffee!

[@jimmyvongmusic]

do people usually clean it everytime? took me like 15 min to grind 50g of beans and another 10 to clean. If I do this everyday it would take quite some time to make coffee

[@VaneWimsey]

Thank you! A little long, but very clear and helpful.

[@Frenchpresscoffeelove]

Glad it was helpful!

[@verona298]

Love Brian. He is the man!

[@GrizzlyTheMechanic]

I just recently buy the very same grinder. This is a perfect video for it. Thank you, my friend.

[@kintro6087]

A coffee grinder that's perfect for people who don't have the money, but want to drink good quality espresso at home. The structure is simple, but that's why it's easy to modify and improve accuracy. I have this too, and I always have it in case the electric coffee grinder breaks. Finally, it's the most reliable one.

[@danaphillips3853]

Got my Hario and this video is spot on, from assembly, to cleaning to use and adjusting. Perfect. Thanks.

[@pilaralamo2276]

Very helpful and informative video. This non-electric grinder will come in handy. After Hurricane Maria anything that is energetically off grind is essential to us here in PR. Thanks again!

[@christianjonsson3750]

This is easily the best tutorial for my new coffee grinder on the Web.

[@thglara]

I want buy this grinder but I did know how to use and to adjust. Thanks. It help me a lot.

[@davidchapa8957]

Good video, my Aeropress comment: I aplogize if I use the wrong coffee terminology, I am still trying to find correct notch, I am on notch 9 after my 5th test cup. The instructions showed 2 I believe for Aeropress, it seemed a little too fine compared to my Baratza Encore electric grinder which was a 12 (Encore setting). On this Hario, when pressing the coffee this finer grind, was hard to push through, this 9 setting was close to being similar to my Encore but still harder. The flavor of the coffee at 9 was very good (smooth) but strong. did not want to forget to post this so I am posting before I have found mine 'good' spot. I will post next setting (or 2 or 3 or 4) as I do more experimentation. BTW, How often do I need to do a cleaning?

[@mxtb1888]

If the fixing nut becomes too tight to unscrew, instead of using a tool that may damage it cosmetically, just firmly grab the handle and turn the adjustment nut in the finer grind direction just a bit - movement restricted by nut stopper anyway - and try loosening. This has always worked.

[@snappysnap955]

Thanks so much...really, you pretty much thought of everything, and although I watched the entire thing, I thought it was great that you included time markers if people only wanted to watch a particular segment(s). Well done! And the fact that the instructions are in Japanese and the English is pretty sparse is exactly why I went in search of this video! ;)

[@davidmack9842]

I use my Hario Skerton just for a coarse/French press grind. The video suggests setting the notched nut up seven notches from the zero position for a coarse grind, but that is nowhere near high enough for a coarse grind. At least twice that is needed, unless Hario has dramatically changed their design (which I highly doubt).

[@GoldenAura32]

What do you set to?

[@LiveLoveLaugh102310]

Right? I use 6 for my aeropress and it works wonders for me

[@sergiopizarroa]

@Mateusz what's your notch setting for a moka pot?

[@SpeoLori]

My settings: - 1 => turkish - 4 => espresso, mokka pot, you migh try also 3 - 5 => all brew coffee - 6 worth try for french press with different coffee, but mostly useless without the Blue Horse adapter.

[@MollyCrue14]

A very good video - thanks! Unfortunately, I think I lost the clear washer. Should I try to get a replacement at the hardware store? If so, what is the size?

[@nicholasauguston940]

Molly Arevalo same!! What do I do? Can I use it without it?

[@byrondenoga3753]

very informative and helpful!

[@Frenchpresscoffeelove]

Thank you!

[@milkacleopatra3171]

All necessary information serve quick and easy on eyes. Great work.

[@peterklootwijk6518]

Excellent video. Really useful addition to limited manual. Keep up the good work

[@Prime-808]

Amazing video! Best Hario review.

[@JPascal61]

I use the Empare grinder, it has an identical shaft and burr set but includes a spring that keeps the burrs apart. That keeps the burrs from striking each other and the grind is more consistant.

[@jmarcan93]

Amazing video, thanks! It happened that I lost the washer (I just bought the grinder and I've never seen the washer). Can I use the grinder without it? Or do you know where can I get one or a substitute? Thanks!

[@Goggin68]

Glad I found this may be buying one soon

[@basilsubh9608]

I found 1-2 notches way too fine for my semi-auto espresso machine, Sunbeam Mini Barista em4300 3 notches is ok but you can't tamp much otherwise it'll be too compressed. Just a light touch tamp will do. I found 4 notches (about a medium-fine grind) worked best. Add more coffee to make up for the bigger grind size to get the right espresso extraction.

[@SpeoLori]

I use the notch nr 4 too (starting from zero) and 5 for brew coffee. Setting 6 and above is too uneven.

[@yokedici90]

How many notches for filter coffee?

[@yixiuchan]

Thank you so much for demystifying the Hario Skerton! I use mine everyday but had no idea how to adjust the settings or clean it, and a few other videos I watched made the former seem complicated and the latter reliant on numerous speciality tools. I appreciate your thorough & succinct guide :)

[@adan8466]

I thought this was a cheap one from Amazon 😅I got one haha

[@GrizzoRosso]

I almost lost the washer (transparent palstic) when disassembling the grinder. Thanks for the video!

[@terp4u2]

When you say turns of the notched piece, are those full turns? Or just over the next visible notch?

[@firlefonzflow]

I like the "Drink coffee" sign :)

[@muchasgracias6976]

Good video. Just wondering how often I should clean my shaft and my nuts?

[@dr.s.p.]

Just what I needed. Nice explanation!

[@cenkcenker2253]

i wonder how much time does it take to grind 1 portion(14-16 gr) coffee

[@BasBleu02]

Thank you! You've saved me from having to learn to read Kanji, which would be even more difficult without cofee!

[@Frenchpresscoffeelove]

:) Enjoy your coffee!

[@snakemonkey555]

Great how to video! Best on KZbin thus far. Hario is a Japanese company BUT where is the unit actually made? Reviews are saying only the glass is made in Japan and the rest is made in China.

[@greatmuta577]

This is the best informative video on youtube about this grinder! Thanks! Im going to buy this next week!

[@Frenchpresscoffeelove]

Thank you so much. We are appreciate it. Enjoy your coffee :)

[@brianbotkiller]

Awesome! thank so much for watching :)

[@philipfreeman72]

Wondering about grinding spices , do you know about that ?

[@Mike-ul1xn]

Has anyone made markings on the retaining nut for quick position reference for different grinds?

[@SongoftheBride]

Really EXCELLENT instructional video! Thank you!

[@SmokinBriar]

The grinder and the lid will also fit on any size standard mouth mason jar!

[@valjeffestimo3923]

This is so very helpful. 😊

[@tval3183]

My one-cup drip maker of 20 years quit on me recently and while I'm deciding what direction to go in I'm trying out a French press I happened to have. I followed the instructions here and adjusted the nut to 7 notches, but the grind looks as fine as it was for my drip maker, if not a little finer. It also looks pretty consistent considering the complaints I'd read about the lower burr wobbling with coarser grinds. Either I misunderstood the instructions (provided they were indeed correct) or I've been using too coarse a grind with my drip maker all of this time. For that I would grind 1 tbsp of beans per 3oz of water, so 2T for 6oz cup or 3T for a 9oz. cup, and this always seemed about right - a little stronger than most people prefer it seemed as restaurant coffee tastes watered down to me. And my understanding is that these proportions are pretty standard so if anything it would seem that my drip-maker grind was finer than what most people use. For my first French press I used 1.5oz of beans for 12oz water, and the result tastes pretty strong even for me - with sugar, milk and cream I'm still feeling more of a jolt than I'm used to. I can tweak the amounts but it still seems that this method uses more coffee beans overall than the drip maker did. The strong flavor may be due to a too-fine grind, but this gets back to the original question of why they're too fine if I followed the instructions - ?

[@TheCarlosgorzando]

I have two questions. First, how often do you recommend cleaning the grinder and secondly how many beans do you recommend for a cup via the aeropress?

[@PierredeRancourt]

1- The more oily, the more often; once a week as a minimum 2- 60g per liter of water. E.g. 9g for a cup of 150ml

[@ozanogur]

Thank you for perfect instruction . I had thought about buying it and now , I am going to buy it , definetly :)

[@Frenchpresscoffeelove]

Great. Thank you. Enjoy your coffee!

[@kajarek94]

I bought it yesterday and I did it wrong, so this video is pretty useful for me

[@Frenchpresscoffeelove]

Great to hear it. Thank you!

[@gowrijayaprasad9440]

Really good video! Very informative.

[@pezzpezz7272]

Just purchased this grinder, such an informative and detailed video! Great work! Thank you very much 👌

[@CLCinflorida]

Awesome and detailed video, I just picked up one today, and now found the perfect Video to use it...

[@frederickconrad530]

Really helpful and clear! Thanks very much.

[@Frenchpresscoffeelove]

Thank you, Enjoy your coffee!

[@VenaMarissa]

Where did you get the setting?I find anything below 4 notch to be too fine and potentially break the burr.

[@hugo2289]

Thanks for the information, very helpful!!!!

[@terp4u2]

Can you buy replacement parts? Especially that washer so easy to lose?

[@terp4u2]

Will this make a grind extra coarse for cold brew?

[@federicobianco9954]

Great video. The "notches" issue is well explained. Thanks

[@epiphoney]

I think you have to hold onto the grinder on the bottom when adjusting the nut. Agree that 7 notches isn't coarse enough for french press. 14 seems better if you don't like mud. Although it comes out a little chunky.

[@JustMe-kc4yx]

Hi, this video is a bit old but I'll still try and ask. How long does it take to grind 30 grams of coffee with this grinder? I'm thinking of buying it (specifically the newer plus version, but it should be almost the same), but grinding speed is really important for me since I can't have an electric grinder at home and I use a hand grinder daily. Thanks.

[@overcaffeinatedengineering]

Thanks for the video. Does Hario recommend replacing parts of they wear dull?

[@rutykahana]

like linen seeds ?excellent explanation !!! can I grinde nuts like almonds and small seeds

[@Frenchpresscoffeelove]

Yes you can :). Enjoy!