Video Title: 1Zpresso ZP6 vs Comandante C40: In-Depth Review and Taste Test!
Channel: Wide Awake PH
Speakers: Kyle, Sam, Gian
Duration: 00:13:33
Introduction
This video compares the 1Zpresso ZP6 and Comandante C40 hand grinders, focusing on design, user interface, and a blind taste test to determine which produces a superior cup of coffee. The video acknowledges the ZP6's current out-of-stock status.
Key Takeaways
Design and User Interface: The Comandante C40 boasts a classic, iconic design, but its thick body and short handle make grinding less comfortable than the ZP6. The ZP6 features a modern, easy-to-read external grind size adjustment system and a slimmer body for a more comfortable grip. However, the ZP6 is more prone to tipping over and is harder to disassemble.
Taste Test Methodology: A blind taste test was conducted using Mount Apple lactic honey coffee, brewed with a Hario V60 dripper, to compare the taste profiles produced by each grinder. Three members of the Wide Awake team participated.
Taste Test Results: Kyle correctly identified the coffee brewed with the ZP6 and the Comandante C40. Gian did not. Sam also correctly identified the coffee brewed with both grinders. The ZP6 produced coffee with a lighter body, more clarity, and brighter acidity. The Comandante C40 produced coffee with more body and sweetness, but showed some astringency and bitterness when cold.
Overall Preference: Kyle preferred the ZP6's cleaner, brighter, and less harsh cup. However, the video suggests that if one already owns a Comandante C40, upgrading to the ZP6 might not be necessary unless one has extra money and desires a more nuanced coffee experience.
