prosumer
1zpresso zp6
competition-grade clarity in a hand grinder under $210
the ZP6 Special is 1Zpresso's filter-focused manual grinder, built around a proprietary hexagonal 48mm conical burr that prioritizes grind uniformity and cup clarity. the external adjustment ring offers 9 numbers and 90 clicks, with each click moving 22 microns. the shaft is fixed to the outer casing to prevent burr wobble. it was used by Carlos Medina to win the World Brewers Cup 2023 in Athens. the body shares its design with the K-Pro, and the grinder weighs about 750g.
what it does well
- 22-micron click resolution gives fine, repeatable grind adjustment
- fixed shaft design prevents burr wobble and inconsistent gap
- proven in world-level filter coffee competition
where it stops short
- suited specifically to filter brewing, not espresso
- 30-35g capacity limits batch size for larger brews
specs
- drive
- manual
- best for
- filter
- burr type
- conical
- burr size mm
- 48
frequently asked questions
what is the 1Zpresso ZP6?
the 1Zpresso ZP6 is a prosumer coffee grinder. competition-grade clarity in a hand grinder under $210
how much does the 1Zpresso ZP6 cost?
the 1Zpresso ZP6 costs $209.
what burrs does the 1Zpresso ZP6 use?
the 1Zpresso ZP6 uses 48mm conical burrs, manual.
what is the 1Zpresso ZP6 best for?
the 1Zpresso ZP6 is best for filter coffee.
what are the pros and cons of the 1Zpresso ZP6?
strengths: 22-micron click resolution gives fine, repeatable grind adjustment, fixed shaft design prevents burr wobble and inconsistent gap, proven in world-level filter coffee competition. trade-offs: suited specifically to filter brewing, not espresso, 30-35g capacity limits batch size for larger brews.