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x ultra owners, what are your thoughts on it and if it's worth the switch?

I have seen a lot of discussion and comparison between these two grinder, and I was wondering which one is the better purchase for myself as a upgrade to the Timemore C5.

I only drink iced pour over, mainly flash brew.

I usually drink light roast, mainly natural but sometime washed. I also really like anaerobic or other experimental processing, but not infused or co-ferment.

I really want a cup where, even when ice, I can taste a more clear separation between notes. Once of my favorite bean right now have strawberry/lyche/rose/peach, but I can’t really taste the different note that well.

Hi All, I’ve been using my K Ultra for espresso while I wait for a new electric grinder. It’s been producing some awesome shots, but lately I’ve been noticing some crazy variability in shots (particularly extraction time) depending in the angle I hold the grinder at when I grind.

I know holding it more parallel to the ground will effectively slow feed the beans, resulting in fewer fines/a faster flow rate and holding it perpendicular to the ground will generally give more fines/a slower flow rate. Historically this has had a somewhat noticeable effect on the time in which my shots pull (maybe 4-5 seconds difference for an 18g dose 45g yield on the same grind size setting). Lately the delta has been much larger, like 16 second extraction time when I “slow feed” and 42+ seconds when I grind while holding it vertically. This is on the same grind size setting.

Has anyone else experienced similar variability? I’m not sure if the grinder could be having alignment issues.

I’ve only noticed it being so extreme in the past 2-3 weeks. I’ve been using a couple different Intelligentsia espresso roasts over that time (which are new to me but similar to other beans I’ve used). Shots are being pulled on an LM Mini R so I’m assuming the variability isn’t due to the machine.

Appreciate any insights you all may have. Thanks in advance!

hi guys, I was looking for a coffee grinder for my moka pot, 1 cup, under 100€

I searched and I found:

Iz presso q air

kingrinder k6

I don't know what could I buy

I mainly brew AeroPress and OXO Rapid Brewer, and might get a V60 later. I don't do espresso and have no plans to.

I mostly drink Indian origin coffees, from medium light to medium dark depending on my mood. I enjoy both clarity and heavier chocolatey cups.

I'm leaning toward ZP6 since I can use my Q Air when I want more body. I know ZP6 can produce very tea like cups, while K Ultra would be more versatile, but having Q Air + K Ultra feels somewhat redundant.

They are similarly priced in my region.

Which would you choose for my use case?

Not into light roasts. I'm thinking a travel grinder for my AP. The recommendations indicate Q but I'd like an external adjustment dial if possible. Would the X-Ultra fit the bill, despite it being a lot more money than the Q?

I worry that the K-Plus and the X-Ultra are redundant though.

Any K ultra users using tetsu’s 4 6 method? What setting is your go-to? I’ve been playing around between 7-9 and wondering what other people have been using.

I tried grind on setting 3, it was so difficult to grind on K ultra. Recalibrated but still the same, literally requires all my strength. Is this common?

I currently use the K-Plus at home but would like something for travel. Mainly French Press.

Debating between just bringing along the K-Plus vs getting the Q. However, I'm not sure I want a single purpose device with the Q (travel only).

Do people travel with the K-Plus? Do people use both grinders at home for different purposes?