Hand grinder
Cold brew grind setting for the 1Zpresso J-Ultra
370–420clicks
That is where to start with a light roast. It should come out looking like coarse sea salt. Medium roasts go to 395–445 and dark roasts to 420–470.
The setting, by roast
Lighter roasts are harder to pull flavor out of, so they grind a little finer and steep longer. Darker roasts go the other way. The dial runs from 0 to 500 clicks.
| Roast | Setting | Looks like | Steep in the fridge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light roast | 370–420 clicks | coarse sea salt | 18–22 h |
| Medium roast | 395–445 clicks | coarse kosher salt | 14–18 h |
| Dark roast | 420–470 clicks | raw sugar | 10–14 h |
Where the number comes from
The maker points to 326–500 clicks for cold brew. People who own one report 400–440 clicks. Our starting point is 420 for a medium roast, and it moves with the roast.
Maker’s guidance: honestcoffeeguide.com
Owner reports: homecoffeeexpert.com
How to use it
- Set it. Set the dial to 370–420 clicks. That is the light roast setting. Use the table above for anything darker.
- Grind and look. You want pieces about the size of coarse sea salt. Coarse settings go quickly by hand.
- Steep. Give it 18–22 hours in the fridge, or 12–14 on the counter.
- Taste and adjust. Too bitter? Go coarser next time. Too sour? Go finer. Move about 50 clicks at a time.
Let the app keep track.
Cold Brew Studio shows the dial created for your 1Zpresso J-Ultra with the setting marked, sizes the batch to your brewer, and moves the dial for you when you rate how it tasted.
Free on iPhone and the web. No account needed.
Quick answers
- What grind setting should I use for cold brew on the 1Zpresso J-Ultra?
- Start at 370–420 clicks for a light roast, 395–445 clicks for a medium roast and 420–470 clicks for a dark roast.
- How long should I steep cold brew ground on the 1Zpresso J-Ultra?
- 18–22 hours in the fridge for a light roast, 14–18 for medium and 10–14 for dark. On the counter it goes faster: 12–14, 9–12 and 7–9 hours.
- What should the grounds look like?
- Coarse. About the size of coarse sea salt for a light roast, coarse kosher salt for medium and raw sugar for dark.
- What does the maker recommend for cold brew on the 1Zpresso J-Ultra?
- 326–500 clicks.