Review on ☕ 1Zpresso JX Manual Coffee Grinder Silver 35g Capacity | Stainless Steel Conical Burr | Adjustable Settings | Portable Mill for Faster Coarse Grind Efficiency by Jack Malloy

I've heard a lot of good things about the JX so I decided to buy it from Revain. It is sold as an espresso grinder so I used it for about 1 month with the Cafelat robot along with the BPlus Apollo which I already had. Field 2, Kinu M47, BPlus Apollo and now 1ZPresso JX. Aside from the Hario, the 1ZPresso is the cheapest of them all, so I wasn't expecting too much from this grinder. User Experience: Overall, using this grinder is quite easy and straightforward. I've mostly used medium-dark beans (like Redbird Espresso) with this grinder, and it didn't take too much effort to spin. However, it takes around 45-60 seconds to grind an 18 gram shot of espresso, while the Apollo takes 25-30 seconds. I was a bit disappointed with the grinding time considering it has 47mm burrs. I was able to fit 23g of coffee beans into the top of the grinder and the drip tray easily accommodated that bottom. The rubber band ensures a good grip and the wooden ball lies comfortably in the hand. The ball was pretty stiff at first so I put some lube under it and now it spins pretty well. As with many other grinders, the grind is adjusted by holding the knob and turning the wing nut on the underside of the grinder. Clockwise for finer and counterclockwise for coarser. There are a few features that caught my eye. The imprinted grind scale increases as you grind finer, which is the opposite of every other grinder I've used. Also, when grinding espresso, it can take a while for the burrs to grab the last few beans you grind, and the last 5% takes up about 15% of the meal. Grind Quality: Having used this grinder with a robot, I am surprised that it is sold as an espresso grinder. I wasn't happy with the increment. Despite the forgiving nature of the hand lever, I went from a very light jab to a Hulk-like, power-demanding grind in just 1 or 2 clicks. It visually appeared to produce some boulders (compared to ground espresso) and the cups were often quite cloudy in flavor compared to the Apollo. I don't use it as my main espresso grinder. However, I decided to try the Bonavita Immersion Dropper (and the Clever Dropper) and the results have been excellent! The grind consistency is about the same as Baratza Virtuoso with a coarser grind. I get very good, consistent drain times, which usually means I don't have a ton of fine particles clogging the filter. I usually take the Clever Dripper or Aeropress with me when I travel and now I take the JX as well. It is quite small and can grind filter coffee well. Build Quality: The build quality is a bit better than I expected. The knurling is a bit coarse and the threads aren't as precise as the Apollo, but it's a good weight and I didn't notice any play when trying to wiggle the shaft. It also disassembles fairly quickly, which the Lido 2 and Feld 2 cannot do The handle is very light, I thought it was plastic at first. The threads on the catch cup are well divided so it only takes a couple of turns to attach or detach it. I'm pretty confident about throwing this in my suitcase. Meaning: This is where this grinder really shines. If you're on a strict $130 budget, this is one of the few options, and a pretty good one. If you need something 100% for espresso, you should probably look at Lidos, Kinus or BPlus. User Experience: 4/5 Grind Quality: 4.5/5 Build Quality: 4/5 Cost: 4.5/5