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Grinder fit

What can you brew on a 1Zpresso J-Ultra?

The 1Zpresso J-Ultra reaches the grind size for 9 of 9 brew methods here, with a smallest step of 2.5 µm.

Brew methodSettingFit
Espresso~250 µm1.0.2Steps are small enough to dial in espresso (2.5 µm)
Moka pot~350 µm1.4.2Fits
AeroPress~450 µm1.8.3Fits
V60~560 µm2.2.8Fits
Chemex~700 µm2.8.5Fits
French press~900 µm3.6.6Fits
Kalita Wave~600 µm2.4.4Fits
Cold brew~1100 µm4.4.7Fits
Siphon~650 µm2.6.4Fits

Fit is based on the grinder's scale and step size only. It does not judge burr quality, consistency or build.

Questions

What can I brew on a 1Zpresso J-Ultra?

The 1Zpresso J-Ultra reaches the grind size for 9 of 9 brew methods here, with a smallest step of 2.5 µm.

Is the 1Zpresso J-Ultra good for espresso?

Its steps are small, 2.5 µm, so fine adjustment for espresso is workable. As a rule of thumb, espresso is easier to dial in with steps under about 20 µm.

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