Hario Skerton Plus
Ceramic burrs and a glass catch bowl, but the hopper and upper body the beans sit in are polypropylene - the classic "ceramic burr, plastic everywhere else" hand grinder.
The verdict: Minimal plastic contact
The headline is right - ceramic conical burrs (rust-proof, no metal taste) and a borosilicate (heatproof) glass bowl that the grounds fall into. But the parts the beans actually sit in and pass through - the hopper, the upper main body, the grip, and the lid - are polypropylene plastic, and the hopper lid and non-slip cover are silicone. So beans travel through plastic before reaching the burrs, even though the grounds end up in glass. The metal here is limited to the handle, fixing screw, stopper, and adjustment nut. A perfectly good budget ceramic-burr grinder, but not the plastic-free one it's often assumed to be.
What it's made of
| Part | Material | Food contact |
|---|---|---|
| burrs ceramic conical burrs; rust-proof, low heat transfer | Ceramic / Stoneware / Porcelain | Yes primary |
| hopper / upper main body PP; beans are loaded into and pass through this before the burrs | Polypropylene PP, #5 | Yes primary |
| grip | Polypropylene PP, #5 | No |
| lid PP lid over the hopper | Polypropylene PP, #5 | Yes primary |
| catch bowl heatproof (borosilicate) glass bowl; grounds collect here; made in Japan | Borosilicate Glass | Yes primary |
| hopper lid / non-slip cover silicone; hopper lid contacts beans, non-slip cover does not | Silicone | Yes primary |
| handle stainless steel; specific grade unspecified | Stainless Steel grade unspecified | No |
| fixing screw / stopper / adjustment nut stainless steel; specific grade unspecified | Stainless Steel grade unspecified | No |
Hario's popular budget hand grinder, an update of the original Skerton with a burr-stabilizing plate for a more even grind. Beans load into the top, you turn the hand crank, and grounds fall into the ~100g glass catch bowl, which doubles as a storage jar with its own lid. Grind size sets via an external nut under the burr. A common first hand grinder at a low price.
Pros
- Ceramic burrs and a borosilicate glass catch bowl
- Inexpensive; large ~100g capacity
- Glass grounds bowl doubles as storage
Cons
- Polypropylene hopper and body - beans pass through plastic before the burrs
- Fiddly external grind adjustment; can be inconsistent
Notes
- Glass bowl made in Japan; the mill, hopper, lids and cover are made in China
- Sibling models (Mini-Slim, Skerton Pro) share the ceramic-burr + plastic-body pattern
Common questions
Does the Hario Skerton Plus have plastic in it?
Yes. On the Hario Skerton Plus, the hopper / upper main body and lid are plastic and sit in the food path. The rest of what touches your food is ceramic / stoneware / porcelain and borosilicate glass. There is plastic in the grip, which never touches your food.
What is the Hario Skerton Plus made of?
Part by part, the Hario Skerton Plus is: burrs — ceramic / stoneware / porcelain; hopper / upper main body — polypropylene; grip — polypropylene; lid — polypropylene; catch bowl — borosilicate glass; hopper lid / non-slip cover — silicone; handle — stainless steel; fixing screw / stopper / adjustment nut — stainless steel.
Does the Hario Skerton Plus have silicone in it?
Yes — the hopper lid / non-slip cover is silicone on the Hario Skerton Plus. That is a primary contact surface, not just a seal — your food is in direct contact with it.
Where is the Hario Skerton Plus made?
The Hario Skerton Plus is made in Japan.
Categories: Hand Grinders
Sources
Every material claim above is backed by these. This is the scattered info we centralized.
- review https://lionrushcoffee.com/products/hario-skerton-plus-ceramic-coffee-mill materials breakdown - handle/fixing screw/stopper/adjustment nut stainless steel; hopper lid and non-slip cover silicone; lid, grip, and main body (hopper) polypropylene; glass bowl borosilicate (heatproof) glass
- manufacturer https://www.hario-usa.com/products/ceramic-coffee-mill-skerton-pro brand confirms ceramic burrs and heatproof glass bowl
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