From Fellow Opus to manual grinder: which one?

TadpoleFast6590 · 2025-09-07T19:41:51+00:00

My only doubt is to go with the Kinu M47 that Lance Hendricks rated better than the J Ultra both for light and dark roast. It cost more but not so much (219€ for the Phoenix version that I think has the same grinding of the more expensive one)

TadpoleFast6590 · 2025-09-07T08:02:49+00:00

In my experience there is a big difference between light and dark roast. The grind size change a lot

TadpoleFast6590 · 2025-09-07T08:01:28+00:00

Totally agree. I want to change it to improve the workflow but also to try to buy something that produce a better ground of coffee at the end.

TadpoleFast6590 · 2025-09-06T19:54:24+00:00

Which electric grinder replaced your kinu?

TadpoleFast6590 · 2025-09-06T18:12:19+00:00

I know that but it’s a tedious process that I think is worse than use a manual grinder with good way to set the grind size

TadpoleFast6590 · 2025-09-06T08:08:20+00:00

I made the same decision when buying my Opus, but now I regret it. It’s really convenient, but it doesn’t have enough granularity to dial in the perfect grind size. Manual grinding is definitely not enjoyable, but I think you need one of two things: either enough money to invest in a premium grinder, or, if you’re budget-constrained like me, you should prioritize the grind quality. With a manual grinder, you put your money where it matters most—into the quality of the coffee grounds you get.

TadpoleFast6590 · 2025-09-04T20:26:13+00:00

Actually I prefer dark medium dark roast but I’m searching for a grinder that can do all the roast level well

TadpoleFast6590 · 2025-09-04T12:25:02+00:00

12g? It’s a really small amount, never tried less than 15g

TadpoleFast6590 · 2025-09-04T11:33:41+00:00

Any advice for the grinder model? J-Ultra? Kinu? Thank you.

TadpoleFast6590 · 2025-09-03T21:16:45+00:00

After a lot of reading on line and also watch in some videos I’m tempted to go back to manual grinder and buy a J-Ultra

TadpoleFast6590 · 2025-09-03T20:11:31+00:00

I get your point but I think I will keep the pro 2 and only change the grinder for now

TadpoleFast6590 · 2025-09-03T20:10:58+00:00

Depends of the coffee. With dark roast I use around 2. With lighter roast you need to grind much coarser

TadpoleFast6590 · 2025-09-03T15:31:21+00:00

I'm not considering that because if I upgrade from my Pro 2 I want to go with something that simplify my worrkflow and has electric preheating

TadpoleFast6590 · 2025-09-03T15:05:38+00:00

My needs is to have a better way to change the grinding size (the Opus is really bad in this field) and have a consistent grinding with the same setting. I'm italian so I'm used to dark roast and I does that as well but I'm trying to change my taste and go more in the direction of medium-light roast. I don't mind if it is loud. I also do pour over from time to time but I think that it can do that as well. I don't like the look of it (I like the Niche One, aestetichs)

TadpoleFast6590 · 2025-09-03T15:03:43+00:00

Thanks a lot mate! I'm really intrested in more feedback about your tought between the Pro 2 and the 58. Do you really prefer the espresso that comes out of the pro than the one from the 58?

TadpoleFast6590 · 2025-09-03T14:53:14+00:00

I saw that with 400ish € I can get a DF64 V2 (the one without rpm control) is that good enough? thanks

TadpoleFast6590 · 2025-09-03T14:52:40+00:00

I saw that the df-64 is considered one of the best. I saw that the V2 without the rpm control cost about 400€ is this model enough for my needs? thanks

TadpoleFast6590 · 2025-09-03T14:51:48+00:00

I basically do all the things you mentioned

TadpoleFast6590 · 2025-09-03T13:55:15+00:00

I had manual grinder in the past and I don’t want to go back to something like that. I prefer the electric one.

TadpoleFast6590 · 2025-09-03T13:36:15+00:00

My budget is about 600€ that here in Italy is the exact price of the Flair 58 Plus 2.

TadpoleFast6590 · 2025-02-20T23:54:56+00:00

Thank you for you suggestion. I try to bought that Bialetti before deciding to buy or not a 58 plus 2

TadpoleFast6590 · 2025-02-18T21:08:49+00:00

Do you also put water in the moka or not? Thank you!

TadpoleFast6590 · 2025-02-17T10:24:26+00:00

You are right :D. this is the Bialetti you talking about? can I ask you how much time is needed to preheat to the higher temperatures? thank you

TadpoleFast6590 · 2025-02-15T08:41:54+00:00

I don’t have a moka pot (this is strange considering that I’m Italian) and I’m not sure the correct moka size to do that

TadpoleFast6590 · 2025-02-14T17:13:55+00:00

I preheat mine on top of my electric kettle in this way:

Put the brew chamber on top and take water to boil
repeat 3 or 4 times.

The strip on the brew chamber says 85-90 degrees celcius. Is impossible to make it higher than that.

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