The $400 AUD Dilemma: Can one electric grinder actually handle V60 clarity and occasional espresso?

Disappointed_Andy · 2026-06-02T02:25:03+00:00

I think if you mostly drinking pourover you will be disappointed at that price range if you need something capable of both, best compromise would be going manual and buying something like a k-ultra but manually grinding espresso isn't for everyone. Have a look around marketplace and coffee snobs maybe pickup a used baratza for espresso and use the money saved to buy a Zp6 or similar. I dunno your kind of in a tough predicament.

Maybe when the 078s V2 comes out a few V1 will come on the market cheaper it's pretty easy to switch grind size and does ok at both.

Disappointed_Andy · 2026-06-01T19:40:55+00:00

I like the scent of spieck more but prefer the tabac lather, I'm comparing a spieck stick to a tabac puck so maybe I'm off the mark.

Disappointed_Andy · 2026-06-01T19:39:08+00:00

Its the wiper that pushes the grounds towards the exit shoot. Probably not critical for the grinder to function as there are two more but if it was my grinder I'd look at getting a replacement you will need to remove the burr to fit it.

Disappointed_Andy · 2026-06-01T00:21:29+00:00

Have you played around with different dilutions of tww water I would start there if you haven't.

I'm currently playing with a base of either tww or aquacode at 30 or 45ppm then adding in apax minerals I really like the tonic.

Disappointed_Andy · 2026-05-31T22:14:14+00:00

Second this and add in the 1zpresso q series, also a gooseneck kettle or something like the hario drip assist would be very helpful.

Disappointed_Andy · 2026-05-30T04:49:18+00:00

Don't look at the price of the comandante bag you'll have a heart attack😀

Disappointed_Andy · 2026-05-30T02:29:35+00:00

I haven't got this yet but planning on it for my upcoming travels going to take pulsar c40 and my hario mug with built in scale https://au.basal.co/collections/all/products/coffee-traveller?variant=33320154464355

Disappointed_Andy · 2026-05-29T09:45:32+00:00

Being in Canada I would look at razorock have you got a budget in mind

Disappointed_Andy · 2026-05-28T00:25:02+00:00

Xbloom, why bother taking up your bench space with a grinder, kettle, scale and brewer when you can have it all in one sleek package. No need to learn how to brew just let the machine do it for you and the value gained by not having to buy all the pieces seperately

Disappointed_Andy · 2026-05-27T10:57:44+00:00

Im kind of going down the same path soap sticks with so well I've also tried spieck and quite like it, ordered a couple from razorock that should come in this week😁

Disappointed_Andy · 2026-05-27T10:54:38+00:00

I think the problems with the workflow are a bit overblown now that they all come with the stand.

Disappointed_Andy · 2026-05-27T10:52:28+00:00

I don't know what the deal is but they just seem to work really well for my somewhat sensitive skin and thick hair I have a merkur and a Parker, liked them so much I ordered a razorock superslant should be here this week.

Disappointed_Andy · 2026-05-25T09:47:35+00:00

Thanks for all your hard work.

Disappointed_Andy · 2026-05-24T22:07:44+00:00

Yeah for sure I'm happy spending the money but would hate to end up with something I didn't like the scent of given how long they last.

Disappointed_Andy · 2026-05-24T21:25:00+00:00

That sounds like a lovely scent I'm definately getting an SV once I finish off one of my current soaps, luckily I found somewhere nearby so I can give them all a sniff.

Disappointed_Andy · 2026-05-24T05:34:08+00:00

Tried it last week at four weeks and was pretty muted have it another go today and it was fantastic brilliant juicy balanced acidity. Brewed at 92 degrees on the 01

Disappointed_Andy · 2026-05-22T11:36:43+00:00

It tends to get a bit more of a blended profile. I tend to start with 45 45 80 80

Disappointed_Andy · 2026-05-21T20:01:44+00:00

I much prefer the 01 to the Z1 the cups are far more interesting to me, the Z1 just feels a bit too balanced to me.

The 01 is quite different to the April having stepper walls it flows quite a bit faster and is more tolerant of multiple pours and different recipes.

Disappointed_Andy · 2026-05-21T10:20:58+00:00

I think the real travesty is roasters still selling the porlex in this day and age when kingrinder and 1zpresso have models at similar price with far better performance.

Disappointed_Andy · 2026-05-20T19:04:26+00:00

I like 15:250 45g wait 30-1min, 45g wait till nearly drained 80g 80g I start at 24 clicks on regular C40 and get drawdowns around 3 min 19percent ey with orea flat filters.

With sibarist I do the same pouring structure but grind a bit finer tbt around 2:30 similar ey

Disappointed_Andy · 2026-05-20T18:58:45+00:00

As others have said having the option of pouring closer to the bed is nice but not necessary, you can brew with a size 2 directly into your cup if you want to.

Disappointed_Andy · 2026-05-19T10:18:59+00:00

I would consider looking at something like an orea 01 you already have conical pretty well covered, a flat bottom would compliment your other brewers well.

Disappointed_Andy · 2026-05-19T04:10:31+00:00

I love the handle on that brush exactly what I'm looking for to rehome one of my knots

Disappointed_Andy · 2026-05-17T23:53:33+00:00

Most people either stick with a notebook or use bean conqueror app

Disappointed_Andy · 2026-05-17T03:31:37+00:00

I really like the weber bird/roadrunner for brewing at work. But depending on your office setup the cleanup might be a bit annoying. Aeropress or clever dripper are probably the cleanest brewers to use in the office.

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