PORLEX
Ceramic blades, a smoother moment of grinding.
Coffee beans, tea leaves, spices — even grated daikon. PORLEX builds tools that make grinding and grating feel effortlessly natural. The core is ceramic: it helps avoid metallic odor and resists rust, keeping aromas and flavors clear. The brand develops products in-house and manufactures them at its own factory in Japan. It also designs the machines used in production — everyday tools, engineered with quiet confidence.
PROFILE Company & Brand Story
PORLEX is built around a clear approach: develop in-house, manufacture in Japan, and keep improving through technical work. The base is in Kirishima, Kagoshima, with customer contact handled through the Osaka office.
Coffee grinders are a signature. Ceramic blades are valued for avoiding metallic odor and rust resistance. The tall grinder handles about 30g, while the mini version is about 20g. The II series adds higher efficiency and click-style grind adjustment. The Coffee Grinder II received a special award (Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Prize) at the 2020 Kyushu Invention Awards.
Tea Grinder / Tea Grinder II focuses on tea leaves, with adjustable grind size from fine powder to coarse. The Tea Grinder II (marked "made in Kagoshima, Japan") won the Kagoshima Governor's Prize in a 2017 local specialty product contest.
The lineup expands to spice mills, sesame mills, ceramic graters, and soy sauce pots. Ordering is handled via the contact form, and PORLEX provides clear guidance on shipping and payment conditions.
In-house development and manufacturing in Japan
JAPAN PORLEX develops household tools and produces them at its own factory in Japan. The company also designs the machinery used for development and production, refining its ceramic forming methods over time.
Coffee Grinder II: efficiency and fine control
Coffee Grinder II is designed to grind about 1.3× more per the same handle rotations (vs. earlier models). It uses click-style adjustment averaging 37 microns per notch, and received a special award at the 2020 Kyushu Invention Awards.
Tea Grinder II — "made in Kagoshima, Japan"
Tea Grinder II lets you grind tea leaves from fine powder to coarse. Capacity guide: about 60 rotations for 1g, maximum load around 7g. Won the Kagoshima Governor's Prize in a 2017 specialty product contest.
From graters to soy sauce pots — daily heroes
The ceramic grater is glazed to reduce clogging and easy to rinse clean; dishwasher use is also stated. The soy sauce pot lineup includes multiple sizes/styles, designed to reduce dripping after pouring.
PRODUCTS Featured Products & Services
PORLEX Coffee Grinder II Mini — Made in Japan
A compact hand grinder with a guideline capacity of about 20g. Click-style grind adjustment and an improved ceramic burr for higher efficiency (about 1.3× vs. earlier models). Ideal for travel and daily use.
View DetailsPORLEX Tea Grinder II — Made in Kagoshima, Japan
A tea-leaf grinder with adjustable grind from fine powder to coarse. About 60 handle rotations per 1g, maximum load around 7g. Designed for matcha-style, powdered, or coarse-ground tea.
View DetailsPORLEX Spice Mill II — Made in Japan
A compact ceramic spice mill designed to grind pepper, rock salt, and more. Cap-integrated design suitable for both kitchen and tabletop use.
View DetailsPORLEX Ceramic Soy Sauce Pot — Made in Japan
A soy sauce pot series in multiple sizes/styles. Spout and lid design aimed at reducing dripping after pouring — a quiet but reliable kitchen companion.
View DetailsMEDIA Media, Awards & Initiatives
- 2020 Kyushu Invention Awards — Special Prize (Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Prize) for PORLEX Coffee Grinder II. Tea Grinder II won the Kagoshima Governor's Prize at the 2017 Kagoshima New Specialty Products Contest.