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1Zpresso ZP6 Special review (2026)
1Zpresso ZP6 Special is a hand grinder that suits Moka pot, AeroPress and Pour-over. From €232.90 delivered to Finland, prices vary by country.
A pour-over specialist praised for a clean, clear cup from light roasts. Reviewers say it cannot do espresso and tastes thin with medium or dark roasts.
Best for
- Light-roast pour-over drinkers
- Coffee fans who want cup clarity
- AeroPress with light roasts
Skip if
- You brew espresso
- You mostly drink medium or dark roasts
- You want a forgiving all-rounder
- Lithuania €233.99
- Latvia €233.99
- Estonia €233.99
- Poland €238.99
- Finland €232.90
- Germany €237.99
Brew methods
Built for pourover: espresso is not possible and coarse settings top out near 1050 µm.
Delivered price
Delivered to the country in each column: price with that country's VAT where the shop charges it, plus shipping. A dash means the shop does not sell or ship there.
How it adds up, delivered to Lithuania
- €229 shop price, VAT included
- €4.99 shipping
Pros and cons
Pros
- Reviewers say the 48 mm burr makes fewer fines than other 1Zpresso grinders, giving very clear cups.
- Coffee Chronicler says it beat the K-Max and X-Pro in blind tastings with very light roasts.
- A ZP6 Special won the 2023 World Brewers Cup in the hands of Carlos Medina, per RoastAroma.
- It comes apart without tools and needs no recalibration after.
- Its slow speed is easier on the wrists, says Coffee Chronicler.
Cons
- It is not for espresso, because the 22 micron steps are too coarse.
- Medium and dark roasts taste thin or flat compared with K or X models.
- The screw-on catch cup can work loose, and the cylindrical case is awkward to pack.
- It grinds slowly and is less forgiving than other 1Zpresso grinders.
What owners report
- Clarity king. RoastAroma's community summary calls it the clarity king for light-roast filter.
- Analytical, not cozy. Coffee Chronicler calls the flavor very analytical, so nutty or chocolatey medium roasts can taste dull.
- Narrow strengths. Home Coffee Expert says it only really excels at light-roast pour-over.
What experts measured
- Coffee Chronicler says it gave higher TDS and extraction yield than the K-Max and X-Pro, likely from fewer fines, with no figures given.
- RoastAroma lists retention at about 0.1 g, a 90-click range at 22 microns, and a finest setting near 240 microns.
Alternatives
Kingrinder K6
Covers espresso and filter, but with less filter clarity.
No EU shop price found yet.
1Zpresso K-Ultra
Same 48 mm size and external ring, with a wider range and espresso ability.
€282.90 at Crema →Questions
What is the 1Zpresso ZP6 Special good for?
It works well for Moka pot, AeroPress and Pour-over. It is limited for French press and Cold brew. It is not suited to Espresso. Built for pourover: espresso is not possible and coarse settings top out near 1050 µm.
How much does the 1Zpresso ZP6 Special cost delivered?
Cheapest delivered price: €233.99 to Lithuania, €233.99 to Latvia, €233.99 to Estonia, €238.99 to Poland, €232.90 to Finland, €237.99 to Germany.
Is the 1Zpresso ZP6 Special a hand or electric grinder?
It is a hand grinder with 48 mm hexagonal conical, stainless steel burrs and stepped adjustment. It is quiet.
Can the ZP6 Special make espresso?
No. Honest Coffee Guide, Coffee Chronicler and Home Coffee Expert all say the steps are too coarse for dialing in espresso.
Is the ZP6 Special good for medium roasts?
Reviewers say cups can taste flat or thin. They suggest a K or X model for medium and dark roasts.
Specs
| Type | Hand |
| Burr | 48 mm hexagonal conical, stainless steel |
| Adjustment | stepped |
| Quiet | yes |
Sources
This review draws on these sources.
- 1Zpresso ZP6 Special Review (2026), RoastAroma (owners)
- 1Zpresso Comparison Guide, Honest Coffee Guide, 2025-11-04 (expert)
- Best 1Zpresso Grinder, Home Coffee Expert, 2024-03-05 (expert)
- Which 1Zpresso Grinder Is Best?, Coffee Chronicler, 2025-06-07 (expert)