Femobook A68 | A Modular & Magnetic All-Around Grinder

Faced by an onslaught of metal tubes it's refreshing to get a grinder that looks a bit different, but the Femobook A68 also isn't as simple as its exterior seems to portray. This conical burr, all-around home coffee grinder offers not only a unique look, but a surprising flavor profile that this barista didn't expect.

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[00:00] Intro
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[01:46] Quick Overview
[03:02] Usability & Performance
[06:50] Quirks & Downsides
[07:58] Final Thoughts

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[allen.t]

Not going to speak too much in regards of the femobook but more so on grinders as a whole. I feel like after watching tons of reviews and reading threads about grinders it feels like the grinder market is becoming quite stale. I never see a grinder any more that impresses me and I don’t think I will any time soon. What impresses me the most these days is seeing budget friendly grinders such as the DF54 being able to produce quality grinds while lowering that daunting upfront cost that beginners face.

[monkdonk]

My Favorite Grinder so far after testing 14 of them. Great balanced espressos

[daniobevasdellio]

Hey Sprometheus, may I ask if there's an incoming reivew of the Lagom Casa you unboxed few days ago? Thanks in advance!

[jackgtravis]

Can’t get over the way you say book, makes me chuckle for some reason 😂 great review as always, similar low RPM approach as my Varia VS3 also

[qweasd]

I've got the 2024 version A68 and I agree with you on the retentions in the dosing chute. It's even worse with dark roasted beans. I still get grounds stuck to the chute even with RDT. The modular design is great though. Once they start offering new burr sets you can change them in about 10 seconds.

[andrewreida]

I've had my A68 for less than a week, and I'm really happy with it. I think I'm becoming convinced by the low-RPMs. My only major issue is the high-pitched whine when grinding at espresso settings, and that has been getting better with seasoning. The extra cord length from the power brick is actually a benefit to my setup. The price point is a little higher than I wanted, but I made the switch after the third or fourth delay of the other grinder I had ordered and I'm satisfied with the decision.

[JonFairhurst]

Video recommendation: Many Niche Zero owners would like more clarity, but haven’t yet bought another grinder. No problem. Slow dose it.

First, adjust the grinder about seven ticks finer than normal. Then add about four to six beans at a time. This misses the simple, quick workflow of the Niche, but by leaving the switch on and opening the lid briefly for each mini spoonful of beans, it’s not bad.

The advantage is that there is no regrinding. The distribution of fines and boulders is narrowed. It delivers a much clearer cup and is better for pour overs.

Why buy two grinders when normal vs. slow dosing gives very different profiles with no additional counter space (or cash) required.

Anyway, it would be a cool, analytical video, looking at distribution, extraction, and taste. I also think that few are aware of this method and fewer have tried it. Me? I tried it once and I’ve not normal dosed my Niche even once since. It completely eliminates the chalkiness that I dislike from some conical grinders.

Give it a try. It’s free!

[Val_Smith]

I use df64v with ssp mp and specialita. I am thinking of switching specialita to some conical for milk drinks. What do you think would be the best partner Niche, Aries or something else?

[cheekster]

Thank you my friend, hope you’re doing well?

[mtpastor]

I have seen many YouTube contents on this grinder for few years. In terms of design and construction, A68 is a good deal, and I quite like it.

However, I am not convinced to get one because of its price.

[Atifxx]

Every time you say the phrase "public release" it reminds me of the disclaimer before TeamFourStar's DBZ Abridged lol

[davidhunternyc]

I use a Kafatek MC4 conical grinder. I love it but no grinder is perfect. It seems to me, correct me if I'm wrong, that the simplest and yet still premium grinder with great build quality to come out within the last few years is the Zerno Z1? Thoughts? Thank you for your amazing content as usual.

[BStefanovic]

What device is thet where you see grind size

[alanroderick]

Thank you for the video. Price point and power brick gets it a "not for me". Stay safe, everyone.

[jeffjones]

if we're not going for speed than I'd likely spring for even bigger conical burrs in maybe a manual crank grinder new kinu or craig lyn design if there still available but thats even more $ and no motor

[onejohnson]

Are you not bored to death having to review all these grinders at this point? All the videos and takeaways kinda feel exactly the same. “There’s some good some bad, I won’t be using this but what do you think”

[danstreight]

Purchased a new A4 from Femobook and flat out it is the worst grinder, from a taste & texture perspective all things espresso, I've owned in 20+ years of making espresso. The form factor is great but, even after 5lbs of beans run through, near zero crema and significantly lacking in flavor. But, most importantly, Femobook has been zero responsive/helpful to resolve the problem.

[nofam]

Seems like a form over function imbalance to me. The single dose conical market is becoming pretty saturated.