The coffee grinders make their appearance in the fifteenth century, although their purpose was to grind the spices and specialize only in 1700 to grind coffee, until then, pounded in mortars. Over time, remain substantially unchanged and the utility of providing a freshly ground coffee has allowed the spread in every home. Although they were supplanted by the electric grinders from decades, have remained faithful to their charm and their usefulness and can be useful have one to use for emergencies or when the kids are asleep.