One Year with the Zerno Z1 Grinder! Still Worth It??

10% Off SSP Burrs (Inc Blind) - https://geni.us/SSPburrs (Use DADDYGOTCOFFEE) 10% Off Ascaso Espresso Machines, Fiorenzato, Pietro & Kalita - https://geni.us/gaaQfU (Use DADDYGOTCOFFEE) [Affiliate Links] 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 you're 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. Discounts and Affiliate Links: 10% off Ascaso, Fiorenzato, Pietro and Kalita - https://geni.us/15rzAE - (use DADDYGOTCOFFEE) 10% off 1zpresso, Flair, Kinu, Comandante, Subminimal and more at Cafune https://geni.us/15rzAE - (use DADDYGOTCOFFEE) Coffee Dad Shirts by me! - 10% Off - https://geni.us/BruaTen 10% off Ascaso, Fiorenzato, Pietro and Kalita - https://geni.us/15rzAE - (use DADDYGOTCOFFEE) 20 Bucks Off XBloom - https://geni.us/SnMj (use "Studio-Justin") 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?