Comments on: KINGrinder K6 Manual Hand Coffee Grinder with Straight Handle for French Press, Drip, Espresso with Assembly Consistency Stainless Steel Conical Burr Mill, 35g Capacity

By: Billy Busse

Billy Busse — Sun, 12 Jan 2025 11:48:06 +0000

Long Term Review of the Kingrinder K6
I’ve been using this grinder multiple times a day for about a year now. My primary use cases are V60, aeropress, french press, and espresso. Bottom line is this grinder is excellent in every way and could be all you ever need to make *any* type of coffee. I’ll break up my thoughts by brew type to give you a better understanding.French press: I’ll start off with this, because I think it’s by far the strongest category for this grinder. The reason being that the grind uniformity for very large grind sizes (like for french press) is ridiculously good. The flavor profile is unlike anything I’ve gotten from other hand grinders or electric grinders. Additionally, with the large burrs, the grinder makes short work of grinding and it isn’t physically difficult either.V60/Aeropress: I’m doubling up these categories because I think they demand similar things in terms of grind profile. This is the most frequent type of coffee I drink and maybe the most challenging for this grinder. I have had great cups from these methods when using this grinder, but I find that dialing in for a consistently good cup can be oddly difficult when using new beans. I think I may have been spoiled by the level of quality this grinder is *capable* of, so if it’s anything less it’s noticeable right away. Overall I advise to adjust grind size in 10 step increments (or coarser) until you find something acceptable.Espresso: Finally espresso. this grinder is very much capable of espresso, the increments are plenty fine enough and go small enough for just about any arrangement (I typically run light roast and a bottomless portafilter personally). I think this is where the grinder really comes alive, as the tuning of the steps is perfect for dialing in a good shot and I usually only need to pull 1 or 2 shots before it’s good to go. I wouldn’t say the flavor is the absolute pinnacle per se but the character of the beans really shines through in every shot.Overall: Excellent (solid metal) built quality, excellent user experience, excellent adjustment system, excellent reliability and longevity, excellent price. There isn’t really much to complain about, but if I had to, I’d say I don’t like the threading on the catch can, I wish it was a shorter throw, or better yet a magnetic attachment system. I don’t see a reason to get anything better than this, the taste is better than most cafe drinks I’ve had and it doesn’t seem like it’ll break anytime soon. Highly recommended.Edit: Kingrinder is really starting to gain some traction now that James Hoffman has done a video on them. Be wary of paying too much for this grinder, I paid $100 when I purchased mine in March 2023, but there are many options that are better in the $200 range from 1zpresso and other companies that come with more creature comforts. Do your own independent research!

By: T

Sun, 12 Jan 2025 11:48:06 +0000

A Solid, Reliable Grinder for Espresso
This is a great manual grinder that offers excellent value for money. The body is solid metal and feels like a tank. The grind is consistent and doesn’t take too long at espresso levels, though your arms do get a small workout if you’re making more than 1 shot. The screw-in receptacle is great since I don’t have to worry about it falling off mid-grind, and the external adjustment is perfect for dialing in beans.If I have to nitpick, the lid and handle come off a bit too easily, which can be annoying when grinding (yes I did remove the black o-ring). Electric screwdriver compatibility is pretty nifty if you have a large quantity of beans to get through!Definitely recommend this grinder for espresso and home use. Hard to beat at this price.

By: Parampreet

Parampreet — Sun, 12 Jan 2025 11:48:06 +0000

Excellent Hand Grinder For The Price!
I have been using the KINGrinder K6 hand grinder for about a month now, using it at least 1-2 times a day, mostly for espresso. After doing extensive research on which grinder to get, I decided on a hand grinder to keep the cost below $100, with the option to upgrade to an electric burr grinder in the future. The K6 is highly recommended by experts, which influenced my decision.Before the K6, I was using an inexpensive $15 hand grinder that took around 3-5 minutes to grind 18 grams of beans. The K6 is much faster, taking only about 1-2 minutes to grind the same amount of beans at a 40-click rate, which is ideal for espresso.The only challenges I face with the K6 is disassembling and reassembling it, which can be a bit tricky. The grinder comes with a QR code that links to helpful instructions. A few tips: using a magnetic screwdriver makes it easier to place the small u-ring back into the grinder, and instead of holding the burr set by hand, use a small object to prop it up, that make it alot easier to reassemble.The hand grinder also includes a brush for cleaning any leftover coffee grounds. I take it apart about once a week for a thorough cleaning and use a coffee powder cleaning air blower to remove any residual coffee powder, as it is advised not to wash or rinse the grinder to prevent rust.Overall, I am very happy with the K6. The grinder feels well-made and I hope it will last a long time!

By: Victor

Victor — Sun, 12 Jan 2025 11:48:06 +0000

Works Great, makes an excellent cup(s) of coffee
Should last a lifetime. Satisfaction in manual grinding. Less worries of problems with electrical grinders. Fellow Ode 2 lasted a month and Cuisinart lasted year plus and to Cuisinart credit replaced on warranty.

By: Frank

Frank — Sun, 12 Jan 2025 11:48:06 +0000

Well made product at a good price.I have had a more expensive grinder that failed to work. This grinder lives up to its’ great reviews.Grinds fine enough for Turkish coffee! However, most of the time I use it for espresso and pour overs.

By: Hugo

Hugo — Sun, 12 Jan 2025 11:48:06 +0000

Pocos finos, excelente construccion, muele muy rapido, y extremadamente competitivo en relacion precio calidad

By: Suliman

Suliman — Sun, 12 Jan 2025 11:48:06 +0000

By: Tony Z

Tony Z — Sun, 12 Jan 2025 11:48:06 +0000

Very satisfied with the product. Solid feeling build and quality finish. A bit on heavy side.. The grind is quite consistent for finer settings. Used and experimented with for Asropress, to very fine espresso grinds.

By: Banshee

Banshee — Sun, 12 Jan 2025 11:48:06 +0000

I was about to buy Breville’s Smart Grinder Pro that is on-sale from other websites. But after reading some critical reviews, I decided that getting a manual grinder is better in the long run.Watched a number of You Tube content and online reviews about K6.I got it today and it took a little bit of trial and error to get ny preferred grind setting. I had it set on 53 and Im satisfied how the crema greatly improved. Im using the K6 Grinder with a Breville Bambino btw.

By: COS

COS — Sun, 12 Jan 2025 11:48:05 +0000

Great hand grinder
Excellent quality materials and manufactureânot the cheapest but I would say well worth the cost. The only thing that could be improved would be making the grind setting more standardized. You do need to play with the settings a bit, I think because when assembled the guide numbers may not quite match. But it is very easy to figure out, and the grind is quite consistent and results in very good coffee with good quality beans. I would not say grinding beans by hand is easy, at least to get started, but the burr seems very sharp and good quality so after a few turns it smooths out and works very well. You can also use an electric screwdriver/drill if you wish (the handle fits on magnetically on a hex piece the same size as changeable screw bits) but you will need to hold tightly at the start. With the electric screwdriver you will get some static sticking of the grains in the grounds container that you donât get with the handle, but a couple taps on the counter and they settle and will pour right into the coffee basket. The body, bur, and the ground container are good quality metal, some plastic on the spacer for the handle and the top cover. The ground container at the bottom makes a good place to weigh your coffee grounds then pour into the top. This greatly exceeded expectations and seemed better than any hand grinder I could find a youtube review ofâhighly recommend if you want to grind your own coffee.