# Modern Manual Coffee Grinders The 'Columbia' Coffee Grinders Prepare Coffee Beans in Seconds By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-02-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coffee-grinders References: [thegadgetflow](http://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/columbia-versatile-coffee-grinder/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/crushgrind/the-columbia-coffee-grinder/) The 'Columbia' coffee grinders are designed as a [manual way to prepare coffee beans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/java-g25) in order to get them ready for use in a [coffee maker](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/singlecup-coffee-maker), a [French press](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/italian-moka-coffee-pot) or just about any other contraption for creating coffee. The 'Columbia' grinder is intended to have a high output with a low torque rating; this ensures that it's easy to crank and will create the perfect grinds in mere seconds. The grinder features the ability to change the level of grounds size in order to create a rougher or finer ground, depending on preference or requirement. The 'Columbia' coffee grinders are crafted from durable ceramic and are stylishly designed to be kept in the kitchen without hiding them away like other grinders on the market. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 73% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Kitchen](https://www.trendhunter.com/kitchen) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **High Output Manual Coffee Grinders:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation by developing manual coffee grinders with high output and low torque, allowing for quick and convenient grinding. - **Adjustable Grounds Size:** Opportunity to create coffee grinders that allow users to easily adjust the size of the coffee grounds, offering more customization and control over the brewing process. - **Stylish Ceramic Coffee Grinders:** Opportunity to design coffee grinders made from durable ceramic material that are aesthetically pleasing and can be proudly displayed in the kitchen. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Coffee Accessories:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the coffee accessories industry by introducing advanced manual coffee grinders with high output and adjustable grounds size. - **Kitchen Appliances:** Opportunity to disrupt the kitchen appliance industry by offering stylish and durable ceramic coffee grinders that enhance the overall aesthetics of the kitchen. - **Coffee Brewing:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the coffee brewing industry by introducing manual coffee grinders that provide convenience, customization, and control over the brewing process. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Portable Barista Coffee Grinders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goudveer-f1.md) - [Scale-Equipped Coffee Grinders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burrus-coffee-grinder.md) - [Midcentury Modern Coffee Grinders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smeg-cgf01-coffee-grinder.md) - [Manual All-Metal Coffee Grinders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aeropress-manual-grinder.md) - [Custom Performance Coffee Grinders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mocaf-electric-coffee-grinder.md) - [Technologically Advanced Coffee Grinders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tgl-747.md) - [Precision Coffee Grinding Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neccst-coffee-grinder.md) - [Conical Coffee Grinder Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/opus-coffee.md) - [Compact Manual Grinders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/java-g25.md)