Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
We roasted on this machine for months before we tried the one feature that changed everything. Same machine. One button. Noticeably better coffee in the cup.
This is the Roest Ultra — and we need to talk about counterflow mode.
Our Roastery Project! gotcoffee.co
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Unofficial Roest Discord:
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0:00 - It Changed Everything
0:40 - Our Roastery
1:25 - Roasting Modes
2:05 - Rethinking Roasting
2:28 - What’s Happening In a Roaster
3:35 - Counterflow Mode
4:45 - What’s Different?
5:38 - Conduction vs Convection
8:26 - Other Quirks
10:38 - Airflow Impact?
11:35 - Impact for Non-Roasters
12:55 - For Roest Owners
14:42 - Impact on Our Roastery
We roasted on this machine for months before we tried the one feature that changed everything. Same machine. One button. Noticeably better coffee in the cup.
This is the Roest Ultra — and we need to talk about counterflow mode.
Our Roastery Project! gotcoffee.co
Sample Counterflow Profile:
connect.roestcoffee.com/shared_profile/ee3e4b36-cdd6-4b50-b39c-6c82be520a87
Unofficial Roest Discord:
discord.gg/uVUXZjD88
Discounts and Affiliate Links
10% off Brew Gear at Cafune geni.us/cafune - (use DADDYGOTCOFFEE)
10% off Ascaso Espresso Machines - geni.us/ascaso - (use DADDYGOTCOFFEE)
10% Off Third Wave Water (One Time Order) - https://thirdwavewater.com/daddygotco...
10% Off DaddyGotCoffee Espresso Server and Kruve Glassware - geni.us/DGCPropelServer
20 Bucks Off XBloom - geni.us/SnMj (use "Studio-Justin")
10% off Ascaso, Fiorenzato, Pietro and Kalita - geni.us/gaaQfU - (use DADDYGOTCOFFEE)
0:00 - It Changed Everything
0:40 - Our Roastery
1:25 - Roasting Modes
2:05 - Rethinking Roasting
2:28 - What’s Happening In a Roaster
3:35 - Counterflow Mode
4:45 - What’s Different?
5:38 - Conduction vs Convection
8:26 - Other Quirks
10:38 - Airflow Impact?
11:35 - Impact for Non-Roasters
12:55 - For Roest Owners
14:42 - Impact on Our Roastery

![One Year with the Zerno Z1 Grinder! Still Worth It??
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The Zerno Z1 isn’t just a coffee grinder—it’s a modular precision tool built for obsessive enthusiasts. But after a full year on my bar, constant burr swaps, and countless extractions… does it actually live up to the hype? Or is it overkill for most home baristas?
➡️ In this in-depth review, I’ll walk you through my year of hands-on testing with the Zerno Z1, including the original unit and the latest 2025 model. We’ll cover alignment performance, retention, burr swapping, static issues, and—most importantly—who should (and shouldn’t) consider this $2300+ grinder.
📌 What You’ll Learn in This Video:
- Who the Zerno Z1 is really for—and who should skip it
- How it compares to other high-end grinders like the Mazzer Philos and P64
- Burr alignment tests (wipe test, chirp-to-lock), static control, and daily usability
- Deep dive into SSP burr configurations (HU, CV2, CV3, MP, Brew, UMV1)
- Pros, cons, quirks, updates—and my honest take after a year of use
⚙️ Whether youre chasing perfect clarity or dialing in turbo shots, the Z1 gives you unmatched flexibility—but it’s not for everyone.
💬 Already using a Zerno? Thinking about getting one? Drop your thoughts or questions in the comments below—I read them all.
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0:00 - Zerno Z1 Coffee Grinder
0:50 - Lets Go Back
1:24 - Overview
1:53 - Who Is the Zero Z1 For?
2:53 - A New Paradigm
3:42 - Configuration Options
4:36 - My Last Year with the Z1
5:18 - Alignment
7:28 - Blind Burrs and Burr Swaps
10:13 - Form Factor and Daily Use
10:41 - Price
11:38 - Mazzer Philos?
12:17 - What Burrs Should You Get?
13:53 - What Burrs Do I Use?
14:43 - How Often Do I Change Burrs?
15:19 - Prebreakers
16:37 - Cons and Conserdations
19:22 - Retention
22:32 - What About the Z2?
23:53 - Z1 Updates to Date
26:13 - Worth It? One Year with the Zerno Z1 Grinder! Still Worth It??](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/YMCfiOCmoEU/mqdefault.jpg)








