Hand grinder
Cold brew grind setting for the 1Zpresso K-Max
124–140clicks
That is where to start with a light roast. It should come out looking like coarse sea salt. Medium roasts go to 132–148 and dark roasts to 140–156.
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 160 clicks.
| Roast | Setting | Looks like | Steep in the fridge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light roast | 124–140 clicks | coarse sea salt | 18–22 h |
| Medium roast | 132–148 clicks | coarse kosher salt | 14–18 h |
| Dark roast | 140–156 clicks | raw sugar | 10–14 h |
Where the number comes from
The maker points to 80–100 clicks for cold brew. People who own one report 65–145 clicks. Our starting point is 140 for a medium roast, and it moves with the roast.
Maker’s guidance: 1zpresso.coffee
Owner reports: prima-coffee.com, home-barista.com
How to use it
- Set it. Set the dial to 124–140 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 16 clicks at a time.
Let the app keep track.
Cold Brew Studio shows the dial created for your 1Zpresso K-Max with the setting marked, sizes the batch to your brewer, and moves the dial for you when you rate how it tasted.
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Quick answers
- What grind setting should I use for cold brew on the 1Zpresso K-Max?
- Start at 124–140 clicks for a light roast, 132–148 clicks for a medium roast and 140–156 clicks for a dark roast.
- How long should I steep cold brew ground on the 1Zpresso K-Max?
- 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 K-Max?
- 80–100 clicks.