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  • #16
    I love the ZP6 for filter does a really good job and very consistent grind size. I bought mine from their website and received it in 2 and a half days, 1Zpresso's customer service is great.

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    • #17
      An Encore is a good option for filter at home on the cheap end of the spectrum. They can be had second hand relatively easily, and the support from the distributor in Australia is very good. No bells and whistles, but brews filter coffee that’s similar in style to the handgrinders that are often recommended (it’s a 40mm conical burr) and very good.

      If you can stretch, i occasionally see the Vario’s second hand for only a hundred dollars or so more than an encore, and with the steel burrs a Vario is, in my experience, a much better brew grinder than the Ode. It has none of issues with grind size that the Ode has (although with your 40g batch sizes you’re probably in the clear), it’s cheaper, and it’s easier to get near perfect burr alignment.

      One option for the more tinkerer inclined would be picking up a cheap Super Jolly and a pair of the SSP or Gorilla Gear Burrs. This package could be had for around $500 if you get lucky with a cheap SJ, and can be aligned to brew better filter coffee than any of the other options being considered, and will also last a lifetime.

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      • Tsaba1
        Tsaba1 commented
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        I agree on the encore is a good option for entry level grinding and does a good job on filter brews. It has a similar burr to the ZP6 but the ZP6 will give you less fines. I have owned one and I was getting really good filter once I broke in the burrs. There is also a little bit of retention with the encore. In saying this if you start chasing clarity then the encore is not the best grinder as you will get some but it will not be super clear and that is where a flat burr option may be better. I think the new Fellow Ode will be available in Australia in February if you want to wait out for that one.

    • #18
      Is there anyone that can provide insight on the lagom mini for filter brews? I leaning on it heavily and heavily since I'm dealing with single cups.

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      • level3ninja
        level3ninja commented
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        The Lagom Mini performs similarly to most high end hand grinders in the cup. It also performs very well in terms of usage and retention (practically nil at filter settings).

      • NonSmocha
        NonSmocha commented
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        I hadn't really heard of this grinder before! Lots of comparisons to the comandante in the reviews I've seen. Brian Quan has a pretty thorough review of it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3HZ7hh21SU. Might also be worth sifting through the comments on Kyle Rowsell's latest review of it - I think quite a few of his subscribers bought on the basis of his first review.

      • level3ninja
        level3ninja commented
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        NonSmocha there's also this thread https://coffeesnobs.com.au/forum/equ...-from-option-o
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