1Zpresso JX Manual Coffee Grinder Silver Capacity 35g with Assembly Stainless Steel Conical Burr - Numerical Internal Adjustable Setting, Portable Mill Faster Grind Efficiency to Coarse for Filter

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Yes, the Comandante C40 also produces tasty coffee across all brewing methods; however, it’s not a pleasant experience to use it for espresso. The K-Max on the other hand is a beast – it’s not much effort to grind a standard 18-gram dose in 35 seconds provided you have decent grip strength. And it offers a way better adjustment mechanism and smaller steps compared to the C40. Conclusion The following buying guide doesn’t offer an opinion on which grinder is the best. That’s because 1Zpresso has done very well at ensuring the features it offers are distributed well across the grinders depending on the brewing methods each is optimized for. Therefore, determining which grinder is best-suited to your needs depends on your brewing style and budget.

The dial of the burr is numbered, which makes it easier to adjust than many other hand grinders. The dial is located directly underneath the burr, and it’s quite simple to change. Size: The basic model and the ‘Pro’ share many features, but immediately you’ll notice that the latter is taller and heavier. The slim diameter also means that the grinder is lovely to handle in daily use. Models such as 1Zpresso J-Max or the Comandante C-40 MK3 can be slightly unwieldy for people with small hands, but the Q2 should be suitable for all people. Only a travel grinder? Pro-Tip: There are two different models out there. A pentagonal burr set (5 core) and a heptagonal set (7 core). Each burr set has slightly different qualities in the cup, but more about that later offers the Q2 with two different burr sets in Taiwan and China. However, for the Western market currently only the pentagonal burr set is offered. That begs the question; what are we missing out on? I was curious about this question, so I went ahead and bought a Q2 with the 7-sided burr set from the Chinese market.I’ve had plenty of experience using 1Zpresso’s grinders, and they’ve never failed to offer excellent grind consistency in the fine to medium range. The Rok is entirely different from the other hand grounds out there. It’s not handheld. It’s a colossal device meant to be placed on a counter. It looks impressive and would stand out in a good way in most home baristas’ setup.

I know the company by chance, as I bumped into their booth at the annual Coffee Expo in Taiwan in 2017.

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For the price, it’s reasonable to expect a top product. But the burrs aren’t high-end and do produce a lot of fines. Maybe it’s just me, but I’m also not a fan of forward-motion grinding. But then again, perhaps it’s because I’m more used to the traditional hand grinding. While my brain says that you should go for the Pro, my heart is still with the standard Jx for the following reasons: The mechanism that actually grinds your coffee beans is either a burr or a blade. And they produce very different results. K-Max is the new flagship model from 1Zpresso. It shares many of the same attributes as the Jx; it’s just a tad better when it comes to grind distribution and also more luxurious in design and features.

Don’t listen to the manufacturers and their marketing BS. Let me break down the features for you here, so you know what to go for in a grinder. If you’re looking for a dedicated travel grinder, you should probably consider the Q2from 1Zpresso instead. Easy adjustment

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The K-Max also has a magnetic catch cup. Again, this is a pleasure to use. It might seem like a small thing, but it’s so convenient. Within burr grinders, you have a further choice: conical or flat burrs. Conical burr grinders direct the coffee through two cone-like ridges whereas flat burr grinders churn the coffee between two flat plates. The J-Maxhas titanium-coated burrs ensuring less wear and tear over time. This is particularly useful when you mainly grind fine espresso grounds.