About this Video

• Video Title: The Battle of 1ZPRESSO | ZP6 vs. Kplus Hand Grinder
• Channel: Hoon's Coffee
• Speakers: Hoon, Sal, Elaine
• Duration: 40:31

Introduction

This video compares the 1Zpresso JP6 and K-Plus hand grinders by brewing filter coffee with each grinder and conducting a blind taste test. The goal is to determine which grinder produces a superior cup of coffee for filter brewing, using an identical brewing method and coffee beans.

Key Takeaways

• The K-Plus hand grinder was slightly faster than the 1Zpresso JP6 in grinding the same amount of coffee beans.
• A blind taste test revealed a preference for the coffee brewed using the K-Plus grinder. The taster noted that the JP6 brew had a more astringent finish, while the K-Plus brew was smoother and sweeter.
• The choice of grinder depends on the type of coffee bean used. The JP6 excels with washed coffees, while the K-Plus performed better with the anaerobic processed coffee used in this test.
• The video also includes a comparison with the Timemore Xlight grinder, which resulted in a less vibrant and flatter tasting coffee.
• The host recommends the K-Plus for filter and espresso coffee if the user is not able to purchase from Amazon.

Sal's tasting notes were as follows:

1Zpresso JP6: The taster noted a slightly astringent acidity that hit "in the wrong way" after swallowing. He felt there was more "fines" in this cup.

K-Plus: This brew was described as smoother, sweeter, and lacking the astringent quality of the JP6 brew.

Timemore Xlight: Sal described this coffee as more bitter and flat, less bright and vibrant than the other two, and his least favorite of the three. He noted that while it was still "good" because the coffee itself was good, it lacked the vibrancy and brightness of the other brews.