VSSL JAVA User manual

OWNER’S GUIDE
BREW EPIC COFFEE,
ANYWHERE

VSSL JAVA INSTRUCTIONS
GRIND SIZE ADJUSTMENTS
EXCEPTIONAL BACKCOUNTRY
COFFEE IN 4 STEPS
1. QUALITY GRINDER
2. FILTERED WATER
3. BEAN TO WATER RATIO
4. COFFEE FRESHNESS
BACKCOUNTRY BREW
METHODS
1. AEROPRESS
2. POUR OVER
3. COWBOY COFFEE
CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS
PARTS REFERENCE
WARRANTY /
REPLACEMENT PARTS
ABOUT VSSL
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CONTENTS

YOUR 4-STEP
GUIDE FOR USING
THE VSSL JAVA
Press the release button while pulling on the
end cap to remove. Once removed, fill with
the desired amount of coffee beans.
Place end cap onto grinding bolt,
press on firmly to ensure closure.
INSTRUCTIONS
STEP 1
REMOVE AND FILL
STEP 2
ATTACH
Fill with the desired
amount of coffee beans
up to the fill point.
~ 20G TO FILL POINT

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YOUR 4-STEP
GUIDE FOR USING
THE VSSL JAVA
Unscrew the carabiner attachment. Pull up
and flip over to operate as a grinder handle.
Extend the grinder handle as required for
grinding assistance.
STEP 3
UNSCREW AND FLIP
STEP 4
EXTEND + GRIND
Attach handle knob
for additional griding
assistance.

GRIND SIZE
ADJUSTMENT-
COARSE OR FINE
First, remove the grind catch then:
Turn clockwise for finer grinds
Turn counter-clockwise for coarser grinds
For a quick reference, starting with your
adjustment dial at default, turn
approximately 10 clicks clockwise for
grinds suited for pour over. Turn an
additional 10 clicks clockwise for Aeropress.
And if you happen to have forgotten your
brew equipment, there’s always Cowboy
Coffee! This requires extra coarse grinds,
which are achieved by rotating 10 clicks
counterclockwise from the default setting.
Just keep in mind that the carabiner end cap
should be attached while you’re grinding.
The VSSL JAVA has 50 different grind
settings, so adjust as needed to get to the
perfect consistency for your brew method!

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EXCEPTIONAL
BACKCOUNTRY
COFFEE IN
4 STEPS
Fresh grinds = more flavor.
Fresh grinds deliver an undeniable boost
in flavor profile. That’s why a top-quality
grinder like the VSSL JAVA is a must-have.
The key part of the grinder is its bean
cutting tool, the ”burr” (or burr mill).
VSSL JAVA uses a best-in-class
stainless-steel burr grinder, which always
mills your beans to a consistent size and
shape. It’s easier to cut and takes less
time and energy. Blade grinders can
result in lumpy, irregularly sized grinds,
which mars the taste of your cup.
The VSSL JAVA is a premium handheld coffee
grinder designed specifically for outdoor use.
STEP 1
USE A QUALITY GRINDER
STEEL BURR:
IT’S ALL ABOUT GRIND
CONSISTENCY
IT STARTS WITH FRESH GRINDS!
Here’s how to get the best results

EXCEPTIONAL
BACKCOUNTRY
COFFEE IN
4 STEPS
Coffee is 99% water. If your water tastes bad,
your coffee will taste bad, too. A good filter
removes unwanted tastes from your brew.
Keep it simple: With beans filled to the
fill line, your VSSL JAVA will give you 8oz
of strong coffee, regardless of your brew
method.
STEP 2
FILTER YOUR WATER
STEP 3
BEAN TO WATER RATIO
BEAN-TO-WATER:
YOUR QUICK GUIDE
PREMIUM STAINLESS STEEL BURR

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EXCEPTIONAL
BACKCOUNTRY
COFFEE IN
4 STEPS
FOR THE PROS:
PRE-MEASURE YOUR BEANS
AT HOME AND BRING EXACTLY WHAT
YOU NEED, READY TO GRIND.
Ratio matters: For a 10 oz cup, fill your JAVA
with 20 grams of beans to the fill line. Now,
measure 320 millilitres of water in a Nalgene
(or other water bottle). 16:1 is our
recommended water to coffee beans ratio.
The beans’ aroma and flavor are protected
within their shells. But once roasted, they
start losing those compounds. We strongly
prefer freshly roasted beans. After
grinding, that loss of aroma and flavor
accelerates dramatically. Start brewing right
after grinding for the best taste and coffee
aroma possible.
STEP 4
COFFEE FRESHNESS
When adjusting from coarse to fine, previously
ground beans lodged in the burr set can hinder
the adjustment. Simply tap the JAVA unit while
holding it upside down to remove the grinds.

• Fresh grinds from the VSSL JAVA
• Aeropress brew kit with a filter, scoop,
and stirrer, as well as a pot to boil water in
• Mug: Check to be sure the mouth fits your
Aeropress
With the filter in place, screw the cap over the
end of the Aeropress. Place it on the mug.
Add the fresh grinds to the brewer. Pour in
boiling water until it’s halfway full. Stir for 10
seconds, then finish filling the brewer with
the rest of your water. Insert the rubber
stopper (plunger) and press gently, pausing
when you feel resistance, until the plunger
reaches grounds. Remove filter cap, push
plunger to eject used coffee and rinse seal.
* REFER TO YOUR AEROPRESS GUIDE FOR MORE DETAILS
BREW METHOD #1
AEROPRESS
RECOMMENDED
BACKCOUNTRY
BREW METHODS
BACKCOUNTRY BREW SPECS
OPTIMAL GRIND: FINE, SIMILAR TO SEA SALT
BREW TIME: ~ 2 MINUTES
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
STEP BY STEP GUIDE: