Etzinger etz-U

Equipment notes

Etzinger is a Liechtenstein-based burr design and manufacturing specialist. The etz-U is its universal manual grinder, a multi-purpose model built to grind not only coffee but also pepper, spices, herbs, and grains. It is based on the same rotating-ring conical burr family as the etz-I, with a broadened range of use. It grinds material with RRB (Rotating Ring Burr) conical burrs, where the outer ring burr rotates around a stationary inner cone, and a stepped adjustment mechanism gives repeatable return to a fixed setting. An antistatic jig suppresses static to reduce fines and retention, while a magnetic lid and cup and folding crank keep it portable. For coffee, it retains the body and texture characteristic of conical grinding. It suits users who would rather combine a coffee grinder and a spice grinder into one, and those seeking a versatile manual grinder for travel and home use.