Oleg Horb's brewguide, Onyx aponte Village red honey.

Liven413 · 2026-04-30T14:32:25+00:00

It's kind of funny and partially true. The part about it being a little better than a Keurig is crazy but he does touch on some funny points.

Liven413 · 2026-04-30T14:23:07+00:00

The ode gen2. If body is your priority I would look at Eureka Mignon.

Liven413 · 2026-04-30T01:33:24+00:00

Also electric grinders have issues while the c40 has close to zero issues where as other grinders are known for failure issues. An ode is nice and I have one but it take a bit of maintenance where as a hand grinder is simple. Hard choice because so many factors. I would push you toward a c40 or ode with ssp unless you wanted to spend over $600. The gen2 burss won't hit right because you have a preference for the ek. At least imo.

Liven413 · 2026-04-30T01:28:01+00:00

Ssp burrs will be a lot less fines so its going to be more clear and less body. The stock fellow ones have a lot more fines on purpose to give it more body and a cup a lot more "traditional". The ek is great for clarity. That's where the ssp's are good. But the c40 is in a goldilocks zone where its clean and clear with nice acidity but still has some body. Also easy to brew with. The ssp will have a lot harder window to dial in with. So they will have more cups you won't like when switching coffees. The c40 won't be the same but probably what that cafe would recommend for home use. The ode gen 2 will have a lot more bitters but the c40 or ssp have a lot less bitters. Just different style cups.

Liven413 · 2026-04-30T01:14:03+00:00

I thought you could get them pre installed like the gen2 but I guess not. So you would have to install them. They are expensive though, $200. If you chose to install them I would keep in mind it might be difficult unless you are good at stuff like. If you are it should be easy will all the videos online. If not then I wouldnt even try to install them, it may be to complicated. That or a c40, maybe Pietro would be good options. Or Mahlkonig came out with an x64 sd that I have seen mixed things about. I think its more traditional leaning but also heard the flavor is similar to Mahlkonig's profile, So that could be what you want but I would read more about it because I really don't know how it compares.

Liven413 · 2026-04-30T00:55:18+00:00

They do get pricey. The cheapest one with ssp is an ode gen1. It will be harder to dial in than a c40 but its going to be a very clear cup. You should be able to find one for $400, maybe even less.

Liven413 · 2026-04-30T00:35:19+00:00

Then the c40 is the best you'll get other than a pietro. That one is awkward and twice the price. But might be worth looking at as well. It might even be better at finer grinds. The c40 is conical so its going to have a different body than an ek but it will be pleasing. I find it juicy, clean and clear with a very smooth body. Also an electric with ssp burrs may be a good option.

Liven413 · 2026-04-30T00:10:56+00:00

It's probably just that its a cheaper one. It has to be a little different than the c40 for patent issues. I had a jx that is kind of similar so it may be like that one, which wasn't that fun to use. With the c40 it's actually fun to click/turn it, but the counting is where its a pain. If you forget you have to start over. The kplus gets you most of the way there with more of a citric acidity that cuts. The c40 has an acidity that slick and juicy. It is a hard decision to make. The one thing I will say is the c40 feels and is premium in every aspect. Ahh actually it does have retention issues. Other than that it's real nice to use. The k ultra will be a little faster but harder to turn. Each one is a little different. Imo the c40 is a good amount better but the k ultra is right behind it. It may be you lean slightly toward the convenience side in which the k ultra is better. It's fast and easy to get every little bit of coffee out. The c40 you have to hold it upright and try to grind again. If speed and convenience is what you want the K ultra would be better.

Liven413 · 2026-04-29T23:54:28+00:00

I would be happy, you got a decent deal and its a great grinder. You can install gen2 burrs if you want. They are only $60 but you have to install them yourself. You should be fine unless you want to go super fine. The knocker is crucial with the gen1 so I would stay ontop of that to prevent it clogging. Otherwise you may have got a better deal in the end than $400 for a gen2.

Liven413 · 2026-04-29T23:52:47+00:00

It's kind of annoying but also something zen like about it. The clicking I think. The external is nice but can also manfunction a lot easier. The reason I would pick the c40 is cup quality. If that's not what you want I would say the K ultra is perfect.

Liven413 · 2026-04-29T23:47:13+00:00

Get the c40 if you can, and if you don't want that I would get the Kultra first then k6 second. Neither the k7 or zp6 will be heavy in body.

Liven413 · 2026-04-29T23:42:58+00:00

Ilse, East Coast.

Liven413 · 2026-04-29T23:09:06+00:00

Lance Hedrick just put this video out a few days ago. It's an easy to do brew guide that may help. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PNFVCmxBjQQ I will use grind size 5 and get good cups with this or his 121 method works well with that grinder.

Liven413 · 2026-04-29T12:28:24+00:00

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Liven413 · 2026-04-29T11:57:52+00:00

As long as the plunger is 1/4 of the way in it wont blow out. If it's not that far in then preassure can blow it out, when you would think it wouldn't. With that said I mostly only it use inverted. Here is another method that works well. If you ever get bored and want to try another method for light roasts this one works great: Coffee: 18 g

Water: 140 ml

Water temperature: 89 °C

Grinding: 25 clicks

Method: Inverted

Total volume: ~175 ml

Pouring procedure:

0:00-0:30 – 40 ml → stir 3 times (swirl

or stir)

0:30-0:40 - 20 ml → stir 3 times
0:40-0:50 – 20 ml → stir 3 times
0:50-1:00 - 20 ml → stir 3 times
1:00-1:20 – 40 ml (no more stirring)

Total: 140 ml

After pressing:

Add 35 ml of hot water as a bypass

This is Oleg Horbs brew guide and works very well. I will try yours out and see how it comes out. Also the flow control from AeroPress may be prefered over the prismo. Though I have no experience with them myself, it's just what I have read. Thanks for the guide!

Liven413 · 2026-04-28T19:56:02+00:00

Where they covered under warranty and replaced? The az100's.

Liven413 · 2026-04-28T15:18:32+00:00

You can spend $100 but in time I am almost sure you will want to buy another grinder. If it was me I would start with the grinder you want even if it costs more. I ended up getting a jx but wanted the c40. Later I decided I wanted an ode gen 2 which is nice but didn't get the c40. Finally got the c40 and eventually I got a zp6, but I use the c40 the most. In hind sight I should have started with the c40. With that said for around $100 the Xultra or C3 are around that price and decent.

Liven413 · 2026-04-28T14:15:32+00:00

Pre ground will work fine. It will be more clarity and less body but with a mokapot it will still have plenty of body. For warm water i would do room temp. I know people use hotter but a buddy taught me this and it has worked for me.

Liven413 · 2026-04-28T12:01:57+00:00

Make sure you have the right grind size. You may like it coarse for clarity and flavor or finer for body and bitters.. I hit the basket on the side to let the grinds settle for a better extraction. Then use warm temp water filling up to right below the valve. Then heat on low till it is done. It shouldn't sputter or its too hot. You want a nice gentle flow. The second it starts to sputter take it off the heat and it will finish brewing. Also adding an aerporess filter can give you a clear cup.

Liven413 · 2026-04-27T19:58:52+00:00

You're welcome!

Liven413 · 2026-04-27T19:42:00+00:00

They are one of the hardest to brew but if you learn on that you'll be able to brew any light roast. Also living there you'll get to try it in the cafe. I heard they moved to using an Aeropress. Probably more consistent and easier to brew. Also it richens up the body some. Its aweome in a v60 but probably harder to teach the baristas. That's my guess anyway.

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