BEST GRINDER UNDER $2000?: Zerno Z1 Review

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Time Cues:
0:00- Introduction
2:57- Squarespace Sponsor
4:27- Backstory
6:50- Overview
11:47- Alignment
13:46: Dial Digression
18:36- Internals, Variable Augers, Blind Burrs
25:10- Why Make This Video?
26:45- Sound and Speed
28:20- Wrapping Up

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[LanceHedrick]

Seems to be confusion re: claim of first variable auger prebreaker. Many have been quick to defend, and rightfully so, the existence of variable augers in other grinders. My claim in this video is NOT that this will be the first time variable auger speeds will be implemented; instead, my claim IS this will be the first time a grinder offers variable augers AS PREBREAKER. Big difference. One delivers beans largely in tact, the other has a direct effect on PSD by breaking at different rates. Bentwood was the first to use the auger as a prebreaker to my knowledge. This would be the first to use different feeding augers all acting as prebreakers. OK Thanks.

[LanceHedrick]

To stave off any comparisons to the Sculptor, please recognize the massive cost difference. This costs more than double the Sculptor. In the same way there is no debate whether the, say, P100 is better than the Sculptor, I'd ask a similar exercise of judgement be used here. The Zerno is built with a different end goal in mind, whereas the Timemore grinders are obviously much more budget friendly! I take this over the Sculptor if the budget is there. Ok. Rant over. Much love.

[fillflashdetailer]

This is, without question, the best-looking grinder I've ever seen. I absolutely love the aesthetics. What a phenomenal design.

[Jaroslav.]

Thank god there are companies like Zerno. Beautiful grinder, would be my go to for single dosing. Nice review!

[adamharber]

Your video quilty is getting so much better with every video! You and Hugo are smashing it!!!

[thodgson]

The SG-1 appearance at 26:45 was a nice touch

[abelburnem]

For $1000 I couldn’t be happier with my purchase of the Z1

[londoncoffee-krrj]

Hey Lance, being the burrman and all, can you put a video about differences between burr sizes 64 Vs 98 Vs xx.

With the rise of the home market, many home baristas are looking to buy a grinder that will last 5+ years (without getting the itch to upgrade)

Can you comment on what you see coming in the industry of home grinders?

E.g.
a budget 98mm ?

an explosion of burr options and geometries?

do you see burrs bigger than 98mm coming soon?

with your work for Pietro, do you plan more burr design work?


With your lotus water, do you see people starting to dial in their own water recipes based on the grinder they have or is it more appropriate per individual bean


Love the content and the curiosity you have driving the industry forward!

[markholm]

I like that switch! It looks fine. I expect it will be rugged and trouble free and have easy and positive action.

[VladVexlerChat]

Phenomenal review Lance! You are so good at this that 30 min feels like 10. Although I know balancing depth with YT digestability is such a difficult balance.

[ds_]

Very keen to know how this compares to the P64 and P100!

[philindeblanc]

from a product design perspective: black anodize the stand and have the ring on the cylinder be available in different color upgrades, yes it would either need 2 steps to color or 2 parts.

[BensCoffeeRants]

According to Zernos FAQ the blind burrs give you under 9% more grind area. According to a few people who have tested with blind vs non blind burrs on the EG1 they mentioned they didn't notice a difference. That would be an interesting test. Are the blind burrs really that beneficial? NO WAY that it equates to more surface area than a 78mm burr, look at the inner diameter of those 64mm burrs vs 78mm burrs (I think 75m as well) the 78s have a much larger surface area even more than an 83mm burrs which are also thinner due to having a larger inner diameter. I think the pre-breaker / auger feeding system makes MORE of a difference also the alignment which is really the main benefit of this grinder, as well as the build quality. Shipping to Canada it's ALMOST as expensive as a P64 (supposedly no duties since it's MADE IN USA! hopefully that's true). And I think RPM DOES make a difference in taste, at least with most 64mm burrs. 900RPM should be good though.

[smalle]

This is so freaking wild and cool. Mad props to this dude, especially for not getting complacent with an already killer grinder.

[JonathanBikoff]

We’ll need a Philos comparison once you’ve tested both machines extensively!

[QuinCarter]

Man. Your sponsor segways are so fluid I don't even realize it's a sponsor section. Kudos for doing that so unobtrusively. 🎉

[Thekingofgodofwar]

It's a beautiful grinder but can you recommend the best stone grinder under $2, 000?

[iamjerney]

I got Zerno # 3 and I love it. Vel has been amazing to work with and going out on a whim and buying a zerno was the best decision I made.

[gregpinch]

Thank you for this in-depth review. I ordered version 2 so it was great to see your comments. I purchased it to go along with my Strietmen C2. Should work and look great.

[philindeblanc]

@18:20 Lance breaking out the fancy tools, a lens blower and a box to tidy up those grounds off the table....lol. ;-)