The 1Zpresso ZP6 Special is a manual hand grinder designed specifically for filter coffee,
particularly pour-over methods.
It features a unique 48mm six-sided stainless steel burr set that minimizes fines and produces clean, consistent, and flavour-rich cups by focusing on larger particle distribution.
It boasts 90 precise external grind settings for accurate adjustments, a collapsing handle for portability, a screw-on catch cup, and a simple tool-free design for easy cleaning.
Key Features
The grinder uses a 48mm six-sided stainless steel burr set with a unique design that significantly reduces the number of fine particles, resulting in cleaner, more balanced brews with higher flavor clarity and less bitterness.
Grind Adjustments:
It features an external adjustment dial with 90 distinct clicks, allowing for precise and repeatable grind size settings, which is beneficial for dialing in pour-over recipes.
Focus on Filter Coffee:
The ZP6 is engineered for filter coffee and is not ideal for espresso, due to its burr design.
This is what the grind looks like on a 5.5 setting
User-Friendly Design:
It incorporates user-friendly features like a collapsible handle, a screw-on catch cup, and a design that allows for tool-free disassembly for cleaning.
Materials:
Constructed with a combination of aluminum, stainless steel, and a wooden knob, the grinder offers durability and a quality feel.
Portability:
The folding handle makes it easy to pack and transport, a convenient feature for coffee enthusiasts on the go.
Performance
High Clarity:
The ZP6 Special is known for producing exceptionally clean and crisp coffee with high clarity, allowing for a more distinct separation of flavors.
Consistency:
The specialized burrs and stable three-bearing system contribute to a more uniform grind, leading to consistent results with each brew.
Improved Extraction:
It helps to achieve higher extractions with a faster drawdown time while maintaining cup quality.
Considerations
Not for Espresso:
While it can grind fine enough for some immersion brew methods like Aeropress, the ZP6 is not designed or recommended for espresso.
Taste Profile:
The emphasis on clarity means the resulting coffee will have less body and a more distinct flavor profile, which may not be preferred by everyone
These are what the ZP6 burrs look like
very large prebreakers
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My grind setting chart
700 - 1200 microns for pour-over
1zPresso suggest 410-930 microns.
It comes down to your taste preference.
The Lazy persons pour-over recipe
V60 Recipe:
20g of coffee to 320g water at 92C.
This is the standard 1:16 ratio.
Grind size 1ZPRESSO ZP6 at 5.5 (rough estimate - K-ultra 9.2, K-max 8.5, Comandante 29)
0:00 - add 60g of water --- 60
0:30 - add 60g of water ----- 120
1:00 - add 200g of water (320g total) ------ 320
Total brew time around 2:20 min
I like metal filters ... all that paper is bad for the environment.
If I'm in a hurry I use a single pour method.
I use this at work a lot.
Stick with the 1:16 ratio
This works with just 10g to make a single average cup size.
(10g in =160g out, 92C)
1. Just wet the grounds till it blooms.
(Use just a little water ... 15 to 20g usually)
2. wait 30 to 45 secs
3. Pour the rest of the water till you
reach your target.
This last pour needs to be slow and continuous.
If the pour takes a lot less time than usual, adjust your grind setting.
You can also give the V60 a swirl ... this aggregates the fines so they collect at the bottom to slow down the draw time. The metal filter mesh has never so far let any fines through. I like it a lot.
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aeropress method (lance H)
