Victoria Manual Cast Iron Grain Mill with Low Hopper, Premium Corn-Grinding Mill and Grain Grinder, Made in Colombia

The Victoria Manual Grain Grinder with High Hopper is a solid, old-school kitchen tool built for those who value hands-on food prep. Made in Colombia with durable cast iron, this grinder is designed to last and delivers consistent performance for grinding corn, grains, coffee, spices, and more.Assembly was straightforward, and the clamp fits securely to my kitchen counter. The high hopper is a nice touch—it holds a good amount of grain, which cuts down on refilling. I especially appreciate the adjustable grind settings, which let me switch between coarse and medium textures with ease. Just keep in mind, it’s not intended for superfine flour.It does take some elbow grease, especially if you're grinding in bulk, but that’s expected with a manual mill. The grind is smooth, and once you get the rhythm down, it’s actually satisfying to use. Bonus points for the anti-corrosion tin plating, which helps with cleaning and longevity.

This corn grinder was an excellent purchase! It's very easy to use, even if you've never owned one before. Despite being compact and lightweight, it has plenty of power and grinds corn quickly and evenly. It's ideal for making arepas, tortillas, or any homemade recipe with fresh corn. The design is sturdy, easy to clean, and fits nicely on a table or work surface. I highly recommend it for those looking for quality, practicality, and good results at home!

Our grinder arrived with the box bursting open, holes on one end and a dent in the hopper because of poor packaging. At least it was part of a larger order so nothing got lost. It is very heavy for the tiny box it comes in.This grinder is super sturdy and seems to grind well though I could not get a super fine textured flour even after adjusting the grind and regrinding twice. Cleaning after use is straightforward, but the main body is quite heavy so someone with weak hand strength would find this difficult. Plus, flour and grain pieces get stuck in the screw divets and at the base of the grinder. Very hard to get all the flour sludge out. I will start brushing off the flour before washing which should help.Does a decent job grinding and not too hard to push. Good, inexpensive hand powered grinder.

This hand mill WILL grind nixtamal finely enough for tortillas that puff on the griddle like they're supposed to. You'll get much better results than from a food processor. But here are a few cautionary tips:1). When assembling the mill, screw the grinding plates as tightly together as possible. Otherwise the dough will not be fine or smooth enough. If too much play still remains between the plates, use a half-inch-diameter steel O-ring (not included) as a brace to keep the plates pressed tightly together.2). Although the mill comes with a fairly large attachable hopper, I actually believe it best not to use it for tortilla dough. Feed only a few tablespoons of rinsed nixtamalized corn into the mill at a time, dribbling in just a bit of water as you grind. You want to keep an eye on the process, and the mill's main assembly includes an intake area that's the right size for this. Watch and monitor the corn as it moves down and along the large screw-shaped auger that guides the corn to the grinding plates.3). For masa that's fine enough, you'll probably need to grind it twice and possibly three times-- again, keeping the plates tightly together, and again, feeding in just a couple spoonfuls at a time. On the second grind you'll probably have to use a wooden spoon handle to occasionally coax the dough to the auger. A few drops of water will help, but not too much! Masa that's wet and sticky won't work.The process obviously requires some labor, and the final consistency will almost certainly be somewhat coarser than the silky-smooth texture you can achieve with the best masa harina. When pressed, the tortillas will have a more rustic, pebbly texture, but they will puff up on the griddle, and they will be tender. And if you're wondering if freshly ground masa is dramatically superior to dough made from reconstituted masa harina, the answer is YES.

I bought this manual grain mill mainly to grind roasted peanuts for my homemade bars, and I’m honestly impressed. The build quality is solid—heavy-duty cast iron that feels like it will last a lifetime. It took me a couple of tries to adjust the grind to the texture I needed, but once I figured it out, it worked perfectly.I love that it doesn’t require electricity, and it clamps really securely to my countertop. It does take some muscle to turn, but nothing too difficult. If you’re using it for nuts, corn, or grains and you’re okay with a bit of manual work, this tool is amazing.Highly recommend it for anyone doing small batch artisanal food at home like I do!

I couldn't get it to make flour even passing the wheat berries through a few times. Perhaps it was user error but it made a big mess to not easily make flour. I returned it. I am sure it works well for some uses but not for fine flour

The media could not be loaded. This little inexpensive hand Molino produced about as fine as possible at home masa. Masienda has an electric Molino for around $2000..and while tempting, I do not make enough masa to justify buying one. I have used my meat grinder and food processor and have gotten good results. But honestly, using this little grinder gave me a nice smooth masa to make masa fina for tortillas. I added water after grinding my nixtamal, balled up for pressing and turned out some very nice pliable tortillas. I buy Masienda corn and am very happy to have the flavor of Mexico in my kitchen. this is old school cooking. Using some arm strength and a little time and planning you can get a delicious nutritious corn tortilla.