Uploaded October 2023 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Looking to sift through the noise? These were my top picks from Host Milano 2023.
Mahlkonig EK Omnia, Rocket Bicocca, La Marzocco Strada x1, a 400 dollar coffee scale (lol!) and more! It's all here.
Thanks to all the wonderful people I was able to follow online from home at HOST including and some clips used from:
Pete Licata
Titus Grinding
Die Roster - youtube.com/@DieRoster (0:11, 0:50, 2:58)
Vitorre - youtube.com/watch?v=5thKXgN1XGQ&t=130s (1:04)
And all the brands representing!
As well as a couple clips of the Line Mini from Simon Drysdale (youtu.be/zsUhKTxeN8c?si=6oLTn5Qn03RompWC) (3:42, 7:38) as well as La Marzocco, Mahlkonig, Victoria Arduino and Mazzer.
Looking to sift through the noise? These were my top picks from Host Milano 2023.
Mahlkonig EK Omnia, Rocket Bicocca, La Marzocco Strada x1, a 400 dollar coffee scale (lol!) and more! It's all here.
Thanks to all the wonderful people I was able to follow online from home at HOST including and some clips used from:
Pete Licata
Titus Grinding
Die Roster - youtube.com/@DieRoster (0:11, 0:50, 2:58)
Vitorre - youtube.com/watch?v=5thKXgN1XGQ&t=130s (1:04)
And all the brands representing!
As well as a couple clips of the Line Mini from Simon Drysdale (youtu.be/zsUhKTxeN8c?si=6oLTn5Qn03RompWC) (3:42, 7:38) as well as La Marzocco, Mahlkonig, Victoria Arduino and Mazzer.





![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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Chapters:
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)




