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Bru Trek Hand Grinder

Name: Planetary Designs Bru Trek Hand Grinder
Brand: Planetary Designs

Bru Trek uses a hand crank, a 40 g bean chamber and a fine stepped adjustment beneath the burr. Seattle Coffee Gear explicitly lists its burr and adjustment range as suitable for espresso.

US catalog · BTHG

Seattle Coffee GearSpecialty retailer

$168.00

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Specification research, not a hands-on review. Sources checked November 6, 2026.

Burr diameter: Not verified
Grind adjustment: Fine stepped
Dosing system: Manual hand grinding
US supply voltage: Not verified

Living with the Bru Trek Hand Grinder

Your coffee routine

Hand-powered grinding; no electrical supply required.

Adjustment: Fine stepped.

On your counter

Dimensions are not verified in this profile.

Allow extra room for access, refilling and cleaning. Published dimensions do not include installation clearance.

Daily setup

Plan this setup

Follow the manufacturer’s manual for water, cleaning and maintenance instructions.

Specifications

Planetary Designs Bru Trek Hand Grinder specifications with source links
Burr diameter	Not verified
Dosing system	Manual hand grindingSource ↗
US supply voltage	Not verifiedHand-powered grinder; an electrical rating does not apply.
Grind adjustment	Fine steppedSource ↗

Published source specifications. Unknown values stay unknown.

The buying decision

Is the Bru Trek Hand Grinder right for your setup?

Our interpretation of the documented features. Performance, taste and long-term reliability have not been independently tested.

Choose the dosing routine

This is a hand-powered option. Consider the effort of grinding every dose, especially for several consecutive drinks, and how you will weigh beans and transfer the grounds. A compact body saves counter space without establishing how quickly it will prepare your coffee.

Read the adjustment, not just the burr size

The documented adjustment is Fine stepped. Burr diameter remains unverified here. Use those details to compare hardware and how you will record a setting. They do not establish a flavor ranking, measured grind speed or noise level. If you change brew methods, allow time to check the espresso recipe when returning.

Plan access and the handoff

Check the assembled height with the selected hopper and room to remove its lid. Confirm whether your portafilter is supported directly or whether you will transfer grounds from a cup. Read the burr-access and cleaning instructions before choosing a position beneath a cabinet; published body dimensions are not a service-clearance specification.

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Sources

This profile cites US manufacturer or retailer documentation. Source-listed offers keep their merchant SKU and finish; matching prices do not establish identical hardware revisions across stores.

Planetary Designs Bru Trek Hand Grinder · US product page ↗
Bru Trek Hand Grinder · Seattle Coffee Gear ↗
Technical specifications and product description · Checked November 6, 2026

Product photography from the linked source; the pictured finish is noted above. Image source ↗. A manufacturer SKU identifies a configuration, not a confirmed hardware revision.