In brief
The Tall II is the larger of Porlex's two stainless steel hand grinders. It uses the same ceramic conical burrs and click adjuster as the Mini II, in a longer body. Japan Porlex rates it at about 30 g of beans, against about 20 g for the Mini II.
It suits someone who brews two cups of pour-over or AeroPress at a time and wants a metal grinder that lasts. It is simple, with few parts and nothing electronic. Porlex makes the burrs and the grinder in its own factory in Kirishima, Japan.
The trade-offs are the same as the Mini II's, plus a few of its own. It does not reach espresso, and its adjuster has no markings. Porlex's US store showed it out of stock on 2026-10-21, while it still listed the newer Tall Professional.
What it does well
- Holds about 30 g of beans, half again the Mini II's load, per Japan Porlex
- Porlex says the II burrs grind about 1.3 times more coffee per turn than the original
- Every part, including the burrs, comes apart and can be washed, per Japan Porlex
- A Crema customer found the grind size easy to adjust
Where it falls short
- Home Coffee Expert says it won't fit inside an AeroPress, unlike the Mini II
- No rubber grip sleeve; a Crema customer found it slipped in the hand and tipped over
- Unmarked adjuster: you count clicks from zero
- Porlex's US store listed it as out of stock on 2026-10-21
Specs
- Type
- Hand grinder, Conical burrs
- Burrs
- Conical, ceramic, made by Porlex in Kagoshima, Japan
- Adjustment
- Stepped, about 37 microns per click, 16 clicks per turn (Porlex)
- Capacity
- About 30 g of beans (Japan Porlex)
- Body
- Stainless steel
- Height
- 7 in (Home Coffee Expert)
- Power
- Hand
Where to start on the dial
Pour-over 10 clicksAeroPress 8 clicksDrip 11 clicks
Every method on the settings chart →On this page · 5 sections
What it does well
It holds more than the Mini. Home Coffee Expert doubts the extra 10 g is worth much, but recommends the Tall II if you don't want to grind twice. Japan Porlex calls the 30 g load about three servings.
The II burrs grind faster and more evenly than the originals. Porlex says the redesigned burrs grind about 1.3 times more coffee per turn. Japan Porlex says it focused on steadier particle size at medium-coarse settings.
It is built to last and easy to clean. Japan Porlex says every part, including the ceramic burrs, comes apart and can be washed. It adds that the ceramic burrs resist wear and do not rust.
Where it falls short
It is not an espresso grinder. Home Coffee Expert says the Mini II, which shares these burrs, "isn't accurate enough for espresso." Porlex's US store also sells separate Professional models.
It can be awkward to hold, since Home Coffee Expert notes it lacks the Mini II's rubber sleeve, which helps grip. A Crema customer found it "very narrow at the bottom," so it "tips over all the time" with the handle on. It also slipped in their hand while grinding.
It does not pack as neatly. Porlex's US listing says it fits in an AeroPress, but Home Coffee Expert says the Tall II won't. Plan on packing it as a separate item.
Who should buy it, and who shouldn't
Buy it if you make two cups of filter coffee at a time and want a sturdy, simple metal grinder. It suits a kitchen drawer or a camping kit where size matters less than capacity.
Skip it if you want espresso, or if you need a grinder that nests in an AeroPress. Skip it too if you dislike counting clicks from zero. A grinder with a numbered dial will be easier to return to a setting.
How it compares
The Porlex Mini II is the same grinder, shorter. It holds less but fits inside an AeroPress and comes with a grip sleeve. Choose the Mini for travel and the Tall for two-cup batches.
The Timemore C3 is the most widely owned entry hand grinder in BrewMark's finder. Compare both dials in Porlex Tall II vs Timemore C3.
The KINGrinder K6 costs more and is built to reach espresso. If espresso is on your list, see KINGrinder K6 vs Porlex Tall II. For a wider view, try the grinder finder.
Owning it
Cleaning is straightforward. Japan Porlex says the ceramic burrs are washable in water and that cleaning stops old grounds mixing with fresh ones. The hand grinder cleaning guide covers the steps.
Porlex lists spare parts on its US site, including both burrs, a burr set and the adjusting nut, though only the nut was in stock on 2026-10-21. Japan Porlex warns not to overtighten the adjusting nut, since the burrs can touch and break. If that happens, the burr replacement guide explains what to check.
The settings chart on this page counts clicks from the zero point, where the burrs just touch. To use a recipe written for another grinder, try the grind converter.
Also worth a look
Sources
- Porlex (US): Porlex Tall Grinder II
- Japan Porlex: Coffee Mill II and Coffee Mill II Mini
- Home Coffee Expert: Porlex Mini review (Tall II comparison)
- Crema: Porlex Tall II Manual Coffee Grinder
By Jeff Gluck · Checked 2026-10-21