Opus 2 vs K-Ultra
So I’ve had my Opus 2 for about a week now. I bought it as an electric alternative to the 1Zpresso K-Ultra, which has been my only grinder for a couple of years.
I only brew with the V60, but I go through phases where all I want is a chocolatey/nutty medium roasted Brazilian that I can add a splash of milk to rather than a fancy light roast that I enjoy black. The K-Ultra has been great for both.
The first thing that jumps out at me about the Opus 2 is that it produces significantly more clarity. Similar to the ZP6, which I owned for a little while before passing it along to someone else because I’m just not a fan of its flavor profile. It’s hard for me to put into words how the Opus 2 is different than the ZP6, but I wouldn’t call it as flat and boring. It’s like the Opus 2 produces a more robust flavor than the ZP6, but not as much complexity as the K-Ultra.
I think what I like about the K-Ultra is that it produces just enough fines that I get a slight punch of dark chocolate with coffees that I intend to pair with milk. Like having a milk chocolate cake with a little dusting of cocoa powder. It adds a little extra texture.
I’m still playing around with my pourover variables, but so far I’m not finding as much complexity as I get with the K-Ultra. I’m even surprised by how fine I can actually go before I over-extract. All of this, of course, is perfectly fine and just reflects the fact that all I’m in the mood for these days is comfort coffee. I’m excited to see how it does with a nice, floral gesha.