I have the K-Ultra and I'm very satisfied with it. I can only compare it to a rocket fausto with 65mm burrs. It takes me about 30sec. to grind 18gr. of espresso beans; use it multiple times every day. I enjoy your channel 🙂 Keep going!
Thank you for sharing. I have to admit that now I prefer K Ultra rather than K Max. There will be a video available soon where I compare it with Niche Zero.
I found the K- Plus I have was producing sour / unbalanced coffee, very similar to the new Niche Zero I had at the same time, until the burrs were more seasoned after a few months of use.
One reason for the foldable/collapsible handle is for a lower center of gravity, so it is less likely to be knocked down. Although avoiding the legal action from another company probably have a huge part on the redesign. And comes with a little bit extra space saving is a plus anyway.
@@chuckypie Maybe I am wrong but for me innovation would have to be more substantial. What I can say is, that after using it for a week while travelling, it is very fast and grinds effortlessly.
@@mycoffeeshow111you can see the older handle grinders on sale in comparison to new handles one. 1zpresso is offloading these old handles asap due to legal actions. Good time to buy older handle ones at cheaper rate.
First time watching you Jack. Great video. I found you because I am looking at buying a K Ultra for travel. I would like to be able to grind for aeropress when I travel and maybe V60 at home. I have a lagom p64 at home with the espresso burr set and maybe I’d like to use a different grinder at home.
Thx for watching. I had K ultra for over a year now, compared it with many other grinders, like Comandante C60 recently, and still consider it to be a great grinder to have, especially if you like fruity coffee with decent amount of acidity.
its my 3days of using k ultra im in learning stage they said commandante but i like 1zpresso ultra all in one espresso to french one thing i dont like the magnet if you're careless it will be easily to make it drop while you make grinding thanks for the video
Congratulations. You have one of the best hand grinders out there. I have never accidentally knocked that catching cup but it is possible. Thx for watching! Enjoy your coffee.
Splendid. I have small features. I find when I place my hand over the knob and began cranking, there's a natural feel to it. Wrist action applied is directed into the shaft and it's wondrous. Efficient cranking produces a nice product in the finish. Nice VID , pal.
I bought a K-Pro two years ago, and I am still very, very happy with it. The new handle with the joint is probably not meant to help with travelling or storing, but to make the grinder more stable while putting it on the table with the handle attached what is almost impossible with my "old" K-Pro, it will just tip over. I put some adhesive thick felt on the bottom of my grinder (normally used for the legs of chairs or tables not to scratch the floor) so I can knock it on the counter after grinding. Also if you store the grinder, just take off the handle and put it with the wooden handle top on top of the grinder haging down at the side, the handle will hold and it will take very little space. My zero point is exactly at the mark 0 so espresso is around 3, Aeropress at 7 and pour over at 8-9. Instead of timing, I think, it would be more comparable if you would count the rotations while grinding. Really like your channel!
Thank you very much. K grinders are definitely very good. Never had any problems with stability. I think the new handle is just a gimmick but might be wrong. As for 0 poin, I set it on K Max myself and it was set exactly the same on Ultra. 8-9 for pour overs seems high , almost french press, but if it taste good why not.
@@mycoffeeshow111 ... sorry I was not very precise with what I wrote. Setting 7 for Aeropress 12 gr. to 200ml and setting 8-9 for pour over, but I only do pour overs for bigger batches, normally 30 gr. to 500ml, then it makes more sense. For just one cup 8-9 would be too coarse, I am sure ...
Thanks for the compare review. I received my K-Max the other day and I am happy, but sometimes the grinding is a bit difficult. I have to switch between holding the grinder with my right and left hand. I imagine it will get easier with time (either I will get stronger or the grinder will get easier to use due to seasoning). I enjoy your channel, you come across as very genuine and kind. Keep it up.
Thank you for watching. Yeah it can be hard at the beginning, especially for espresso but it will get better. That is why I was surprised with how easy it was on Ultra.
I have the K-Pro for 3 month now. I daily drive it for my V60 pour over. Was bit hesitant to get it cauz it is made in Taiwan, and was thinking of getting the Comandante C40 that is made in Germany for that high price instead. Honestly I really loved this grinder, the easy number indication settings and grind quality is very consistent. My pourover timings and taste is always so consistent with it using various coffee beans. Not regretting my decision !!!
Thank you for sharing. K series is really a very good choice and it is so easy to change the settings. I also like C40 but against K Max it seems outdated.
I have the K ultra, I think the folding handle is to save some space for when it's just sitting around, and to make it more difficult to knock over by catching the handle when your swing your hands around. Tbh I don't ever fold it, I've had no issues, I'm not an awkward person :p I also think they've discontinued the production of k max so double check on that but they might be running out.
Thx for sharing. K Ultra will replace K Max for sure. The same way that K Max replaced K Plus and so on. I was actually expecting some new K Ultra Plus this year.
After a long time of research, I decided to choose the K-Ultra as my first grinder. I was in doubt about the Kingrinder K6, but as I intend to have a general use and for a long time, I chose to invest in greater quality, finish and durability. I felt safer in choosing K-Ultra.
The K6 is built like a tank. I have it. It's meant to withstand grinding using a hand drill. Makes great coffee too. Only con with K6 is the rubber grip will get loose overtime and you may need to cut some part so it fits perfectly again. I was looking to purchase the Kmax at that time but the K6 went on sale for 120 USD, was hard to pass. I need a beater hand grinder for coffee use as it will be used by me and a couple of office friends. I already have a specialita for home use. If budget wasn't something I was considering, I'd get a K series too.
@@johnnyr-518 thank you for sharing your experience. For $120 I would be tempted to get it myself. I still need to season K ultra, but so far K Max tastes much better.
Hi buddy ✊ totally newbie here: could you please recommend me a place to start with the K Ultra for an espresso attempt with Bellman CX 25P? What setting should I start with? From a bit of research I found the grind should be between a normal fine espresso and drip grind? What setting would that be on the K Ultra please?Also, what roast do you recommend for it? Thank you 🙏
Hi, never had Bellman myself but if you want setting between espresso and pour overs try 4.5 and see how it goes. For most espresso machines medium or medium dark coffee is good roast to start with Good luck and let me know how it went.
@@hungryromanians btw, are you by any chance from Romania? One of my favourite coffee roasters, Meron, is from there. I would definitely recommend you to check them.
@@mycoffeeshow111 yes, currently traveling the world but we’re returning home soon 😻thank you, will check them out!🙏 we are preparing for a setup on the road with the Bellman 😂
I just ordered the K-Ultra because the gearbox broke in my Sette 270. I'm very excited to try it out for espresso! I'll be interested to see if I can dial it in to taste better than the 270. Great video!
Thank you very much! You should be happy with your new grinder. What I noticed, and I played with both Max and Ultra for some time is that Max is sweeter but sometimes develops bitter aftertaste while Ultra is less bitter but increases sourness. Overall I would go for Ultra as it is faster.
@@mycoffeeshow111 I've pulled 4 shots with it so far and I'm loving it! I'm so impressed with the clarity, even with the conical burrs. I think it's a function of the lower RPMs with it being a hand grinder. I might just fix my Sette to sell it and keep using the K-Ultra for my daily driver, that's how impressed I am. Thanks again for a great video.
@@mycoffeeshow111 sounds like your Kmax is fully seasoned and hits the sweet spot easier. As you may know, the sweetest point is incredibly close to the bitterness threshold. So you would want to grind tiny bit coarser and that's it. As coffee stalls it oxidizes and loose CO2 which make it easier to extract. You would want to coarse your grounds a bit to compensate. This is my theory on this one.. On the other hand, Kultra employs the exact same burrs as the Kmax. In fact according 1Zpresso, k series share the exact same burrs. My 5 cents on the sourness you mention would be that you're falling bit short of extraction or the burrs are still breaking in, seasoning. Both grinders SHOULD taste exactly the same, being the adjustment step (grind size step) finer on the Kultra at 20um burrs gap per click VS kmax's 22um per click. Cheers!
I gave away my K-Max. I loved it, but I drink mostly espresso and prefer my SSP burrs on an electric grinder, mostly because of work involved. The quality of coffee from K-Max was good. Grinding for espresso using a hand grinder seemed unnecessary. If I needed a hand grinder I would buy it all over again.
100% agree with you. I only use mine when travelling or for occasional pour over. There are many people though, who do use them as a daily drivers and I do like reviewing them 😁
Very informative and nicely presented, thank you ! 👍🏼 For the moment I mainly drink moka pot coffee, and I wondered what kind of IZpresso would best fit this need without investing in the ultimate expensive one ? (I'm a lady). Your advice would be highly appreciated ! 🙂 I dream of indulging myself with a 9barista some day, though. So I guess the Ks would be a better choice in case I do... but the priiiice ! Lol. Also not too fond of that weird foldable handle : looks like it's kind of short and weaker.
Hi, thx for watching and your kind words. For moka pot you don’t necessarily need the most expensive grinder but K Ultra would do nicely. There is something like Q Air which would work and very cheap , but not my favourite for espresso.
@@mycoffeeshow111 I will go for the K-Ultra... I just ordered my 9Barista, lol. An indecent amount of money in one shot, but many many years of morning bliss in perspective, with super durable tools that have a good chance to outlive me. So in the end I think it's not a bad investment. Thank you again ! I appreciate your knowledgeability, helpfulness... and style ! 😁👍🏼
Well done with all your videos. They’re great. I am looking for a hand grinder - 1/2 for pour over and 1/2 for espresso. I know the Jmax with the smaller microns will perform better on the espresso side - i had my heart set on the K Ultra - do you find the espresso shots really good - or just ‘ok’ ?
Thank you. You should be happy with K Ultra for both espresso and pour overs. J Max shots tasted better but it was a pain to grind as you really need some strength. Kinu in my opinion is the best for espresso (full review coming next week) but it is average for pour overs.
I like to drink espresso with caramel and chocolate flavor, what should i buy k plus, k ultra or k max to make espresso with caramel and chocolate flavor ? Thanks brother
I would go for Kinu or J Max or if it has to be K series go for Max. Ultra accentuates fruity sourness in coffee- great for myself but not if you like traditional espresso.
I have been having joy with my k-max, but I do agree that it can be a bit tiresome to grind daily. It’s my daily driver though, because I found the inexpensive electric grinders couldn’t handle my half dozen espressos daily without the motor burning out after a year or two. I mostly drink very dark oily beans and I do find sometimes that the oily beans means that the grinds will sometimes not want to come out of the catch cup unless I cajole them a bit. But it does make some of the nicest grinds I have seen. they are very fluffy and very uniform and the grinder is very easy to clean. But if I could find a good electric one I might just relegate the k-max to portable use. But that’s only because I grind more coffee than the average single person. So if you find a good electric one with similar or better grinds, it would be worth my investigation. I heard flat burrs were supposedly possibly better for espresso but I don’t know. I just got into coffee seriously a couple years ago when the coffee shops were not open, but it turned out to be way more interesting than I’d thought. So I guess I’m an espresso shot in progress hahahaha.
Thank you for sharing. Your arms must be very strong by now. For dark roast Niche Zero should be perfect. If you want flat burr grinder, DF83 is very good.
@@mycoffeeshow111 Thanks, I’ll check this out, if I can get one in Canada. I think niche only ships from the UK which could get ugly for shipping. But yes my arms have gotten some strength now. Was unaware of the DF83, but I have heard things about p64 and DF64 grinders, except that p64 is on backorder every time I look, and the only place in canada that has it in stock occasionally won’t do preorders. Checking df83 now. Very helpful. Will check niche 0 as well if they ship here.
@@mycoffeeshow111 thank you. I punched the button on the df83. Couldn’t resist the sale! No refunds though, so I hope you’re right about it being good! Will find out in 4-6 days.
@@davidcsercsics6933 congratulations. You should be very happy. With the stock burrs you should expect lots of sweet, chocolate and toffee like flavour notes.
@@mycoffeeshow111 I didn‘t open it. It was supposed to be a Christmas present to myself. But after reading some reviews about the Ode Gen 2 i decided to wait. I prefer to have an electric grinder for bigger batches and due to my laziness.
@@mycoffeeshow111 I know. But so far it was almost the only place where I could get info. Besides that the grinder is great. I'm using it with my Picopresso and my V60.
I wanted to get ZP6 but was out of stock so went for this one. Possibly I will still get it but my budget is limited 😒. There will be unboxing of another hand grinder next week which should also be interesting.
Awesome video as always. Looking forward to hand vs electric grinders. I can't figure out the advantages and disadvantages, other than having to do a workout every time :) I just bought a DF64 as my first pro-consumer (if you can call it that way) grinder... but I didn't even consider getting a hand grinder instead! Keep up the good work, the content is great, well thought, and honest.
Thank you very much. DF64 is great, and price is right. Do you have standard burrs or some special SSP ? As for hand grinders, personally I mostly use them when travelling. I already have 7, but that just for videos.
@@fjaviergl99i think they couldn’t sue 1zpresso for copying their burrs so they’re suing them for other designs, also since 1zpresso is Asian country and have different laws and they don’t have their own store in EU, comadante is suing stores as well who are retailers for 1z. It’s really confusing, Comandante should come up with clarifications soon
@@mycoffeeshow111 Mostly for pour over actually, with a little bit of French Press thrown in while camping. I have a hand pump espresso maker, but that is it so far. Pour over will be the main usage for it. ALSO, for camping and travel. We dislike having to pregrind our beans while traveling so this will be a lifesaver!
I have the K-Ultra and I'm very satisfied with it. I can only compare it to a rocket fausto with 65mm burrs. It takes me about 30sec. to grind 18gr. of espresso beans; use it multiple times every day. I enjoy your channel 🙂 Keep going!
Thank you for sharing. I have to admit that now I prefer K Ultra rather than K Max. There will be a video available soon where I compare it with Niche Zero.
Great review. Just what I was looking for. Thank you! Nice camera btw
Thank you for watching!
I've had the K-Max for almost a year and love it.
It is definitely a very capable grinder. Do you use it for espresso as well?
@@mycoffeeshow111 Not yet, mostly pour over and French press. Eventually I want to get an espresso machine.
I found the K- Plus I have was producing sour / unbalanced coffee, very similar to the new Niche Zero I had at the same time, until the burrs were more seasoned after a few months of use.
I think it will be the same with this one hence I bought some cheap coffee to season it with. It should be a good workout
One reason for the foldable/collapsible handle is for a lower center of gravity, so it is less likely to be knocked down. Although avoiding the legal action from another company probably have a huge part on the redesign. And comes with a little bit extra space saving is a plus anyway.
Thank you for the info. Still think it is a gimmick only there so they could charge more for “new” grinder.
@@mycoffeeshow111 Lol, the innovation is being called a gimmick
@@chuckypie Maybe I am wrong but for me innovation would have to be more substantial. What I can say is, that after using it for a week while travelling, it is very fast and grinds effortlessly.
@@mycoffeeshow111you can see the older handle grinders on sale in comparison to new handles one.
1zpresso is offloading these old handles asap due to legal actions.
Good time to buy older handle ones at cheaper rate.
First time watching you Jack. Great video. I found you because I am looking at buying a K Ultra for travel. I would like to be able to grind for aeropress when I travel and maybe V60 at home. I have a lagom p64 at home with the espresso burr set and maybe I’d like to use a different grinder at home.
Thx for watching. I had K ultra for over a year now, compared it with many other grinders, like Comandante C60 recently, and still consider it to be a great grinder to have, especially if you like fruity coffee with decent amount of acidity.
its my 3days of using k ultra im in learning stage they said commandante but i like 1zpresso ultra all in one espresso to french one thing i dont like the magnet if you're careless it will be easily to make it drop while you make grinding thanks for the video
Congratulations. You have one of the best hand grinders out there.
I have never accidentally knocked that catching cup but it is possible.
Thx for watching!
Enjoy your coffee.
Thank you! Good video. I'm waiting for my k-max and it seems I will not be disappointed.
Thank you. You should be really happy.
I really like your content and do hope you get more views soon. Keep it up!
Thank you very much! We should reach 2k subscribers this year and then hopefully more in 2023 😊
Splendid. I have small features. I find when I place my hand over the knob and began cranking, there's a natural feel to it. Wrist action applied is directed into the shaft and it's wondrous. Efficient cranking produces a nice product in the finish. Nice VID , pal.
Thank you for watching and sharing your experience. Do you use it for pour over or espresso as well?
I bought a K-Pro two years ago, and I am still very, very happy with it. The new handle with the joint is probably not meant to help with travelling or storing, but to make the grinder more stable while putting it on the table with the handle attached what is almost impossible with my "old" K-Pro, it will just tip over. I put some adhesive thick felt on the bottom of my grinder (normally used for the legs of chairs or tables not to scratch the floor) so I can knock it on the counter after grinding. Also if you store the grinder, just take off the handle and put it with the wooden handle top on top of the grinder haging down at the side, the handle will hold and it will take very little space. My zero point is exactly at the mark 0 so espresso is around 3, Aeropress at 7 and pour over at 8-9. Instead of timing, I think, it would be more comparable if you would count the rotations while grinding. Really like your channel!
Thank you very much. K grinders are definitely very good. Never had any problems with stability. I think the new handle is just a gimmick but might be wrong. As for 0 poin, I set it on K Max myself and it was set exactly the same on Ultra.
8-9 for pour overs seems high , almost french press, but if it taste good why not.
@@mycoffeeshow111 ... sorry I was not very precise with what I wrote. Setting 7 for Aeropress 12 gr. to 200ml and setting 8-9 for pour over, but I only do pour overs for bigger batches, normally 30 gr. to 500ml, then it makes more sense. For just one cup 8-9 would be too coarse, I am sure ...
@@raitro thank you. I usually grind finer for pour over to get more oomph from the cup 😛
Great videos Jack, keep the videos coming, in 2023 you will reach 100k subscribers 👍
Thank you. I will do my best. My goal for 2023 is 10k but it looks like a steep mountain to climb.
At my experience in 1zpresso they added foldable in handle to keep the hand grinder stand and balance at flat surface
You might be right. Never really thought about it.
@@mycoffeeshow111 while I'm unboxing I just understand why the handle is foldable and while using it in making coffee
Thanks for the compare review. I received my K-Max the other day and I am happy, but sometimes the grinding is a bit difficult. I have to switch between holding the grinder with my right and left hand. I imagine it will get easier with time (either I will get stronger or the grinder will get easier to use due to seasoning). I enjoy your channel, you come across as very genuine and kind. Keep it up.
Thank you for watching. Yeah it can be hard at the beginning, especially for espresso but it will get better. That is why I was surprised with how easy it was on Ultra.
I have the K-Pro for 3 month now. I daily drive it for my V60 pour over.
Was bit hesitant to get it cauz it is made in Taiwan, and was thinking of getting the Comandante C40 that is made in Germany for that high price instead. Honestly I really loved this grinder, the easy number indication settings and grind quality is very consistent. My pourover timings and taste is always so consistent with it using various coffee beans. Not regretting my decision !!!
Thank you for sharing. K series is really a very good choice and it is so easy to change the settings. I also like C40 but against K Max it seems outdated.
I have the K ultra, I think the folding handle is to save some space for when it's just sitting around, and to make it more difficult to knock over by catching the handle when your swing your hands around. Tbh I don't ever fold it, I've had no issues, I'm not an awkward person :p I also think they've discontinued the production of k max so double check on that but they might be running out.
Thx for sharing. K Ultra will replace K Max for sure. The same way that K Max replaced K Plus and so on. I was actually expecting some new K Ultra Plus this year.
Love your in depth reviews
Thank you for watching!
After a long time of research, I decided to choose the K-Ultra as my first grinder. I was in doubt about the Kingrinder K6, but as I intend to have a general use and for a long time, I chose to invest in greater quality, finish and durability. I felt safer in choosing K-Ultra.
I don’t know K6 personally but I think you have chosen wisely. Have you already tried it? How do you like it?
The K6 is built like a tank. I have it. It's meant to withstand grinding using a hand drill. Makes great coffee too. Only con with K6 is the rubber grip will get loose overtime and you may need to cut some part so it fits perfectly again. I was looking to purchase the Kmax at that time but the K6 went on sale for 120 USD, was hard to pass. I need a beater hand grinder for coffee use as it will be used by me and a couple of office friends. I already have a specialita for home use.
If budget wasn't something I was considering, I'd get a K series too.
@@johnnyr-518 thank you for sharing your experience. For $120 I would be tempted to get it myself. I still need to season K ultra, but so far K Max tastes much better.
Hi buddy ✊ totally newbie here: could you please recommend me a place to start with the K Ultra for an espresso attempt with Bellman CX 25P? What setting should I start with? From a bit of research I found the grind should be between a normal fine espresso and drip grind? What setting would that be on the K Ultra please?Also, what roast do you recommend for it? Thank you 🙏
Hi, never had Bellman myself but if you want setting between espresso and pour overs try 4.5 and see how it goes. For most espresso machines medium or medium dark coffee is good roast to start with Good luck and let me know how it went.
@@mycoffeeshow111 thank you 🙏
@@hungryromanians btw, are you by any chance from Romania? One of my favourite coffee roasters, Meron, is from there. I would definitely recommend you to check them.
@@mycoffeeshow111 yes, currently traveling the world but we’re returning home soon 😻thank you, will check them out!🙏 we are preparing for a setup on the road with the Bellman 😂
I just ordered the K-Ultra because the gearbox broke in my Sette 270. I'm very excited to try it out for espresso! I'll be interested to see if I can dial it in to taste better than the 270. Great video!
Thank you very much! You should be happy with your new grinder. What I noticed, and I played with both Max and Ultra for some time is that Max is sweeter but sometimes develops bitter aftertaste while Ultra is less bitter but increases sourness. Overall I would go for Ultra as it is faster.
@@mycoffeeshow111 I've pulled 4 shots with it so far and I'm loving it! I'm so impressed with the clarity, even with the conical burrs. I think it's a function of the lower RPMs with it being a hand grinder. I might just fix my Sette to sell it and keep using the K-Ultra for my daily driver, that's how impressed I am. Thanks again for a great video.
@@austinwarmbier1187 I’m glad you like it. Enjoy your coffee! Will record some more videos with K Ultra soon
@@austinwarmbier1187 what setting do you use?
@@mycoffeeshow111 sounds like your Kmax is fully seasoned and hits the sweet spot easier. As you may know, the sweetest point is incredibly close to the bitterness threshold. So you would want to grind tiny bit coarser and that's it. As coffee stalls it oxidizes and loose CO2 which make it easier to extract. You would want to coarse your grounds a bit to compensate. This is my theory on this one..
On the other hand, Kultra employs the exact same burrs as the Kmax. In fact according 1Zpresso, k series share the exact same burrs. My 5 cents on the sourness you mention would be that you're falling bit short of extraction or the burrs are still breaking in, seasoning. Both grinders SHOULD taste exactly the same, being the adjustment step (grind size step) finer on the Kultra at 20um burrs gap per click VS kmax's 22um per click. Cheers!
I gave away my K-Max. I loved it, but I drink mostly espresso and prefer my SSP burrs on an electric grinder, mostly because of work involved. The quality of coffee from K-Max was good. Grinding for espresso using a hand grinder seemed unnecessary. If I needed a hand grinder I would buy it all over again.
100% agree with you. I only use mine when travelling or for occasional pour over. There are many people though, who do use them as a daily drivers and I do like reviewing them 😁
Very informative and nicely presented, thank you ! 👍🏼
For the moment I mainly drink moka pot coffee, and I wondered what kind of IZpresso would best fit this need without investing in the ultimate expensive one ? (I'm a lady). Your advice would be highly appreciated ! 🙂
I dream of indulging myself with a 9barista some day, though. So I guess the Ks would be a better choice in case I do... but the priiiice ! Lol. Also not too fond of that weird foldable handle : looks like it's kind of short and weaker.
Hi, thx for watching and your kind words. For moka pot you don’t necessarily need the most expensive grinder but K Ultra would do nicely. There is something like Q Air which would work and very cheap , but not my favourite for espresso.
@@mycoffeeshow111 Wow, thank you so very much for your quick reply !! 💜 Now have to make up my mind, hi hi 😄
@@bernardinelermite1133 good luck and please let me know which one you got.
@@mycoffeeshow111 I will go for the K-Ultra... I just ordered my 9Barista, lol. An indecent amount of money in one shot, but many many years of morning bliss in perspective, with super durable tools that have a good chance to outlive me. So in the end I think it's not a bad investment. Thank you again ! I appreciate your knowledgeability, helpfulness... and style ! 😁👍🏼
@@bernardinelermite1133 congratulations! Enjoy your setup you surely will. Thx
Dude I thought the camera quality looked different lol Looks fantastic man 👊🏾
Thank you. Now you will be able to see every wrinkle on my face 😛
Very informative and to the point, thanks!
Thank you for watching!
Great video as usual, even when you were filming with your phone. What's the new camera you bought? Thanks
Thank you. This is I think the first video I’ve recorded with my Sony ZV E10. Not the best camera but adequate enough.
Well done with all your videos. They’re great.
I am looking for a hand grinder - 1/2 for pour over and 1/2 for espresso.
I know the Jmax with the smaller microns will perform better on the espresso side - i had my heart set on the K Ultra - do you find the espresso shots really good - or just ‘ok’ ?
Thank you. You should be happy with K Ultra for both espresso and pour overs. J Max shots tasted better but it was a pain to grind as you really need some strength. Kinu in my opinion is the best for espresso (full review coming next week) but it is average for pour overs.
hi, i am more intersted in the size of the carry case, i use it primarily for travel. Which carry case is smaller per se
They are the same.
Hi Jack - would you know if the K ULTRA is capable of producing a nice grind for Turkish coffee
Hi, I don’t drink Turkish myself. Usually go as low as setting nr 2 for espresso so my guess would be that yes, you can, but can’t be 100% sure.
i have k-plus and really like it )
All K grinders are very good. Do you use yours for espresso or pour over?
@@mycoffeeshow111 cezve and pour over )
I like to drink espresso with caramel and chocolate flavor, what should i buy k plus, k ultra or k max to make espresso with caramel and chocolate flavor ? Thanks brother
I would go for Kinu or J Max or if it has to be K series go for Max. Ultra accentuates fruity sourness in coffee- great for myself but not if you like traditional espresso.
I have been having joy with my k-max, but I do agree that it can be a bit tiresome to grind daily. It’s my daily driver though, because I found the inexpensive electric grinders couldn’t handle my half dozen espressos daily without the motor burning out after a year or two. I mostly drink very dark oily beans and I do find sometimes that the oily beans means that the grinds will sometimes not want to come out of the catch cup unless I cajole them a bit. But it does make some of the nicest grinds I have seen. they are very fluffy and very uniform and the grinder is very easy to clean. But if I could find a good electric one I might just relegate the k-max to portable use. But that’s only because I grind more coffee than the average single person. So if you find a good electric one with similar or better grinds, it would be worth my investigation. I heard flat burrs were supposedly possibly better for espresso but I don’t know. I just got into coffee seriously a couple years ago when the coffee shops were not open, but it turned out to be way more interesting than I’d thought. So I guess I’m an espresso shot in progress hahahaha.
Thank you for sharing. Your arms must be very strong by now. For dark roast Niche Zero should be perfect. If you want flat burr grinder, DF83 is very good.
@@mycoffeeshow111 Thanks, I’ll check this out, if I can get one in Canada. I think niche only ships from the UK which could get ugly for shipping. But yes my arms have gotten some strength now. Was unaware of the DF83, but I have heard things about p64 and DF64 grinders, except that p64 is on backorder every time I look, and the only place in canada that has it in stock occasionally won’t do preorders. Checking df83 now. Very helpful. Will check niche 0 as well if they ship here.
@@mycoffeeshow111 thank you. I punched the button on the df83. Couldn’t resist the sale! No refunds though, so I hope you’re right about it being good! Will find out in 4-6 days.
@@davidcsercsics6933 I have plenty of videos about DF83. Got mine from espresso outlet in US
@@davidcsercsics6933 congratulations. You should be very happy. With the stock burrs you should expect lots of sweet, chocolate and toffee like flavour notes.
Thank you , perfect channel 🌹
Thank you for watching!
If I want only for aerporess is it ok to go with k max? The difference in money is like $45 more for k ultra.
Yes, you should be very happy with K Max for that. I have a video about that somewhere 😁
@@mycoffeeshow111 I can’t thank you enough.
What grinder settings do you recommend for k-max for v60?
I usually oscillate around nr6
Oh this is the video I was looking for... turns out I've been here and commented on it before lol.
Hahaha. You are allowed to watch them more than once but not everyone has enough inner strength to attempt that 😛
I bought a K-Ultra and sent it back. Decided to wait for the Ode Gen 2 instead.
You didn’t like the taste? I am considering Ode v2 when is available on Amazon
@@mycoffeeshow111 I didn‘t open it. It was supposed to be a Christmas present to myself. But after reading some reviews about the Ode Gen 2 i decided to wait. I prefer to have an electric grinder for bigger batches and due to my laziness.
@@mycoffeeshow111 Also i wanted a flat Burr grinder since i already have an conical burr hand grinder.
@@milchplus I do understand that, although handgrinding for pour over is relatively easy.
@@milchplus that makes sense as well
Can k max used for filter?
Hi, yes, it is very decent multi purpose grinder.
Dog you have a grind chart to K-ultra?
They have it on their website. I usually go for 6-7 for pour overs and around 2.5 for espresso.
I got the Ultra just a month ago. And there was absolutely no information about on that in English
How do you like it? You can always check 1Zpresso website for some info if needed.
@@mycoffeeshow111 I know. But so far it was almost the only place where I could get info. Besides that the grinder is great. I'm using it with my Picopresso and my V60.
Do you plan to test the ZP6 ?
I wanted to get ZP6 but was out of stock so went for this one. Possibly I will still get it but my budget is limited 😒. There will be unboxing of another hand grinder next week which should also be interesting.
Awesome video as always. Looking forward to hand vs electric grinders. I can't figure out the advantages and disadvantages, other than having to do a workout every time :) I just bought a DF64 as my first pro-consumer (if you can call it that way) grinder... but I didn't even consider getting a hand grinder instead! Keep up the good work, the content is great, well thought, and honest.
Thank you very much. DF64 is great, and price is right. Do you have standard burrs or some special SSP ? As for hand grinders, personally I mostly use them when travelling. I already have 7, but that just for videos.
@@mycoffeeshow111 Standard burrs, can't afford SSPs right now 😁
The handle is designed like this to avoid the legal issue with the monopoly-wannabe comandante
I didn’t known that. Is it just a rumour or 100% for real?
@@mycoffeeshow111 its very real, at some point even Lance Hedrick posted that he would not endorse comandante anymore
Second this comment. Google brings up a lot of the threads on Reddit.
@@MrTerenceLoh strange that Normcore grinder has almost identical handle.
@@fjaviergl99i think they couldn’t sue 1zpresso for copying their burrs so they’re suing them for other designs, also since 1zpresso is Asian country and have different laws and they don’t have their own store in EU, comadante is suing stores as well who are retailers for 1z.
It’s really confusing, Comandante should come up with clarifications soon
Kplus or kmax?
I would go for K Max as it is a newer version but you should be happy with any
I have k-max ♥️♥️♥️
You should be very happy. Do you use it for pour over?
long story short k max is the updated version of the ultra cosmetically
Since I recorded this video I noticed that K Ultra delivers more fruity sourness than K Max. Not sure how or why but I like it
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Not sure what it means but thank you nonetheless 😛
I ordered one! Got the classic K-Max :)
You should be very happy with it. Are you using it for pour overs or espresso?
Also Merry Christmas! The K-Max is for my wife, and I also got the ZP-6 for my brother :) Coffee tasting this afternoon ha ha!
@@mycoffeeshow111 Mostly for pour over actually, with a little bit of French Press thrown in while camping. I have a hand pump espresso maker, but that is it so far. Pour over will be the main usage for it. ALSO, for camping and travel. We dislike having to pregrind our beans while traveling so this will be a lifesaver!
@@thomascee it is a perfect choice for you. Let me know how you like it.
@@mycoffeeshow111 I will!! Thank you! Merry Christmas!