Buying a manual grinder? Here's what I would do...

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  @coffeechronicler · 10 months ago (edited) · pinned

  <b>Remember: water is as essential as the grinder!</b> Check out my water course --&gt; <a href="https://coffeechronicler.gumroad.com/l/h20">https://coffeechronicler.gumroad.com/l/h20</a><br><br><b>Products mentioned:</b><br>1Zpresso K-Ultra — <a href="https://amzn.to/4ia1mVq">https://amzn.to/4ia1mVq</a> &nbsp;<br>1Zpresso ZP6 — <a href="https://1zpresso.coffee/store/ref/3124cwzp9/">https://1zpresso.coffee/store/ref/3124cwzp9/</a> &nbsp;<br>1Zpresso J-Ultra — <a href="https://amzn.to/3JJIsZ5">https://amzn.to/3JJIsZ5</a> &nbsp;<br>1Zpresso Q Air — <a href="https://amzn.to/485Ebab">https://amzn.to/485Ebab</a> &nbsp;<br>1Zpresso X Ultra — <a href="https://amzn.to/4pqydYN">https://amzn.to/4pqydYN</a> &nbsp;<br>Comandante C40 Mk4 Nitro Blade — <a href="https://amzn.to/4ran4Nl">https://amzn.to/4ran4Nl</a> &nbsp;<br>Kinu Phoenix — <a href="https://kinugrinders.com/products/m47-phoenix-3">https://kinugrinders.com/products/m47-phoenix-3</a> &nbsp;<br>Kingrinder K6 – <a href="https://amzn.to/4a8YiXE">https://amzn.to/4a8YiXE</a><br>Mavo Phantox Pro — <a href="https://amzn.to/485SEmJ">https://amzn.to/485SEmJ</a> &nbsp;<br>MHW-3Bomber Blade R3 — <a href="https://amzn.to/4i9ZlsD">https://amzn.to/4i9ZlsD</a> &nbsp;<br>Millab M01 — <a href="https://shorturl.at/vjScO">https://shorturl.at/vjScO</a> &nbsp;<br>Timemore C2s — <a href="https://amzn.to/4mxh9yZ">https://amzn.to/4mxh9yZ</a> &nbsp;<br>Timemore C3 — <a href="https://amzn.to/4a4m2fF">https://amzn.to/4a4m2fF</a> &nbsp;<br>Timemore S3 — <a href="https://amzn.to/47idocg">https://amzn.to/47idocg</a> &nbsp;<br>Timemore C5 — <a href="https://amzn.to/4pkzv7q">https://amzn.to/4pkzv7q</a><br><br>The above links are affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This comes at no extra cost to you.

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• SU

  @suddha1 · 10 months ago

  The absolute bible channel for coffee, thanks for really doing this, what a wealth of knowledge you have

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• KO

  @kodēpop · 10 months ago

  The Bouba-Kiki scale is something that I&apos;ve been using without knowing that it was a thing, I&apos;m so glad that it exists.

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• CA

  @casabrews · 10 months ago

  Love the precision and thought you bring to every breakdown. If you ever feel like experimenting with different espresso setups, we’d be glad to help fuel that journey.

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• MA

  @Martin-i8o8n · 10 months ago

  Great comprehensive review of what the market has to offer. I like your no nonsense presentation

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• RO

  @ronborkowski1721 · 2 months ago (edited)

  I can always count on the Coffee Chronicler for thorough and thoughtful reviews. You are far and above my favorite coffee review. I just wanted to stop and say thank you you have seriously upped my coffee experience. Just ordered the Mavo Pro with your link. I already have the JX Pro from years ago the Mavo Pro just sounds interesting. A high clarity grinder without going full on clinical or to bright. The more I look into this brand the more Impressed I am at amount of engineering and quality especially at the price which I think is just a consequence of them not being able to gain any traction in the Western markets. I just picked up the Mavo Wizard 2.0 as well for work/Travel. I could not resist at $65 with two Burr sets. They even suggest using it with drill motor which is bold. I know it&apos;s kind of a value grinder but would be an interesting review as it comes with newly engineered Burr sets one for Bouba and one for Kiki. It seems to also have been redesigned with more precision and strength as the old wizard was not recommended to be used with a drill motor. Something interesting anyways. Kind of like 1zpresso was back in the day. Cheers.

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• PB

  @PB-mr4ze · 4 months ago

  Thanks for the comprehensive review, much appreciated

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• RI

  @RickJohnson · 10 months ago

  All that and your favorite is still the one I bought when it first released to the US - K-Ultra!

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• TJ

  @tjunglec · 1 month ago

  I bought a Q air before a big trip, together with the foldable rubber V60, tiny scale and some filter papers. Oh and my tiny pour jug. Has been a phenomenal setup for the weight, but looking forward to getting home to my big-brother grinders/drippers soon. Great reviews

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  @stellabelikiewicz1523 · 5 months ago

  I acquired a Q Air as my first grinder, and while I don’t have anything to compare it to, I’m extremely impressed! It feels very thoughtfully designed in terms of which parts are metal, which are plastic, how it all fits together, the form factor… even if I decide to upgrade at some point to something more ergonomic and efficient to use, this little guy will always have a place in my heart!

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  @MintBlue-y3b · 10 months ago

  Mavo Phantox pro + mhw R3, only $139 in my country, perfect combo for any type of coffee

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  @KarstenLangPedersen · 10 months ago

  I purchased a C40 in 2021 .. I&apos;ve used it for espresso since. It&apos;s perfect to be able to sneak a shot in the morning without waking the entire household. Lever machine + Hand grinder = quiet :-)

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