Comments on: 1Zpresso J-Ultra Manual Coffee Grinder Iron Gray, Conical Burr, Foldable Handle, Magnet Catch Cup Capacity 40g, Numerical Adjustable Finely Setting, Faster Grinding Efficiency ideal for Espresso

By: swrobert

swrobert — Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:21:39 +0000

A Game-Changer for Coffee Aficionados: The 1Zpresso J-Ultra Manual Grinder
As someone who revels in the art of coffee-making, I couldn’t resist adding the 1Zpresso J-Ultra Manual Coffee Grinder in Iron Gray to my collection, especially for travel purposes. My initial intent was to pair it with my OutIn Nano portable espresso machine for those on-the-go moments. However, what I didn’t anticipate was how the J-Ultra would transform my home brewing experience, challenging the reign of my beloved Niche Zero grinder.**Build Quality and Design:**The craftsmanship of the J-Ultra is nothing short of impressive. Its robust iron gray body not only exudes an air of sophistication but is also built for endurance. The foldable crank is a genius touch, making it not just space-efficient for travel, but also a delight to operate. The ergonomics are spot on, providing a comfortable grip and smooth grinding action that makes the manual process not just bearable, but enjoyable.**Grinding Precision:**One of the most standout features is its remarkable precision. While I have always appreciated the accuracy of my Niche Zero, the J-Ultra surprised me with its ability to make very precise adjustments. The shifting mechanism, allowing changes of as little as 8 microns, lets me dial in the perfect grind size with an almost surgical precision. This level of control is a dream come true for any coffee enthusiast looking to fine-tune their grind to perfection. The pyramid scale on the dial is supremely helpful to understand how many rotations you’re on so there is no need to restart at #0 to redial.**Performance and Experience:**Grinding beans with the J-Ultra is not just a task, it’s an experience. There’s a unique satisfaction that comes from manually grinding your beans, and the J-Ultra elevates this experience. The consistency of the grind is commendable, rivaling even the best electric grinders. Whether it’s a fine grind for a rich espresso or a coarser one for a French press, the J-Ultra delivers with remarkable consistency.**The Journey to Find the True J-Ultra:**Navigating through the mix-up with the 1Zpresso J-Max in reviews was a bit of a challenge. With the J-Ultra being relatively new, authentic reviews are scarce. But after sifting through and finally getting my hands on the real deal, I can assure any prospective buyers that the effort is worth it.**Conclusion:**The 1Zpresso J-Ultra Manual Coffee Grinder is a testament to the beauty of manual grinding, blending precision, quality, and aesthetics into one compact package. It has not just been an addition to my coffee gear; it has revolutionized my coffee ritual. Whether you’re a travel buff looking for a reliable companion or a coffee purist seeking to elevate your home brewing game, the J-Ultra is an investment you won’t regret. Highly recommended!

By: b_fizz

b_fizz — Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:21:39 +0000

Better than could have hoped for!
Quick shot: amazing hand grinder – if you are at all on the fence about getting a hand grinder that can do espresso, this is a great one.Background: I like coffee, a lot. Some people might say too much, but they are wrong. I like coffee in nearly all it’s forms and brew methods. I have an espresso machine (a Rancilio Sylvia modded with a PID – I know, it’s not end-game quality, but it’s been a solid performer for nearly a decade) that has been through a few different grinders (a Rancilio Rocky that was a workhorse as well, then started having electrical problems and a decided to go a different direction) now working with a Baratza Sette 270 (for the espresso) and an Encore for all other (more coarse) brew methods.That’s all great when I’m at home, but what about on the road? I have historically used a collapsible pour over and/or Aeropress when traveling (with a collapsible kettle) but grinding has been “hit or miss” with a variety of different portable grinders. I have used some that were “ok” and some that were pretty terrible. My first manual grinder was a Hairo Slim and the quality of grind was ok, but it took forever to grind and it just turned me off to manuals. Enter in the Youtube rabbit hole of coffee afficionados (look up James Hoffman, Lance Hedrick and Kyle Roswell to name a few) and they convinced me to give it another go, given that I recently bought a Picopresso (I know, this isn’t a review for that…but WOW – what a great little travel espresso maker) I wanted it to be able to really get into the espresso ranges of grinds, not just pour-over and Aeropress.I received the 1Zpresso J-Max S and there was only a card with links to websites to download the manuals…I might be a little old school, I didn’t love it – but it also wasn’t the worst thing in the world. After spending a couple minutes reading (it gives you ranges for specific brew methods, that seem pretty spot on in my research thus far). The only problem was that the “zero point” wasn’t at zero – it was more like 1.8. It was incredibly easy to fix (maybe a minute). From there I was able to grind away and at a recommended espresso range (which the “clicks” are easy to navigate – if you look online, you’ll see references of three numbers, often like: 1,2,3; where the first number is the number of rotations (there’s a handy pictorial reference on the device to identify rotations), the second number is represented by the large number on the dial, and the third number is the additional “number of clicks”. Very easy.At my espresso setting for the Sylvia 1,4,5 it took me 65 rotations. I did it again at 1,4,0 and it was 70 rotations. That may sound like a lot, but my little Hairo wore me out and I tired of counting; let’s just say it was minutes and worth it to give up on espresso and focus on the Aeropress and battery operated grinders. 70 rotations could be done very quickly, but a slow steady pace gets me done in a minute (roughly) and pulled a glorious 1:2 espresso in 27 seconds.I cannot say enough about the build quality, the user-experience, and the production of consistent grind thus far. Worth every penny.

By: JSK

JSK — Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:21:39 +0000

Well built and consistent
The J-Max is a solid choice for a manual espresso grinder. Will the number of adjustments available itâs relatively easy to dial in the grind for any bean. On a few occasions Iâve ground too fine resulting in the espresso puck choking out my machine.The overall build quality is amazing. Comes with a brush and bulb for easy cleaning. 1zpresso has a good graph in their instructions with general settings for grinding everything from coarse french press to very fine Turkish.Two issues that Iâve encountered so far. First is that the magnetic cup could be knocked off if not careful. I accidentally gripped too low while grinding which caused it to fall off leaving a mess of grounds everywhere. Second issue is that light roasts are a workout because of how dense they are. It can take double or triple the amount of time compared to a similar amount of dark roast.

By: Al

Al — Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:21:39 +0000

Great Grinder
Great handle grinderIt grinds very quickly with little effortOnly bad point, No instructions are included you have to go to the website to see how to set the grind setting, cleaning etc

By: Joe

Joe — Sun, 29 Dec 2024 12:21:39 +0000

Me gusto el molino en sus acabados y presentaciÃ³n. Lo uso para expreso y muele rÃ¡pido y con se puede encontrar sin complicaciones el tipo de molienda que prefieras.Le doy cuatro estrellas por que ahora con el uso continuo espero que sea duradero.Lo recomiendo