Hi all, is there any travel sized hand grinder that has the dial in capabilities similar to JX Pro for espresso?

And between the JX Pro and the ace48cs, which is better as an all rounder for pours and espresso?

Thanks for your insight!
I think i'll stick with 1zpresso, and after considering I most likely will go for Q2 for the portability and perhaps invest in a JX-pro when I've moved onto espressos in future.

Anyone here have tried and compared the 1zpresso Q2 with Timemore Slim Plus?

Assuming I plan to get either a 1zpresso JX-Pro or JE-Plus or ACE48cs, what would be a good starter espresso model for a 1.5k budget (machine only). Hoping to have both espresso and milk drinks.

a) Gemilai CRM3605 with necessary mods: RM800-1000
b) Flair Classic/Pro2 + Manual stovetop milk steamer: RM950-1200 + Rm300
c) Others?

Thanks for your suggestion =D.
Flair definitely has an edge in maintenance. Do you have both? Is the quality of shots from the Flair comparable with Gemilai's? And is that applicable to both the Pro 2 and Signature/Classic or only the Pro 2?

The flair 58 is RM2.2k >.<. RM900 more than Flair Pro2 which perhaps for my use may be too expensive, esp since I'm only beginning in the hobby.

Anyone seen the X Bar? It is Chinese made, and early sold iterations (on Taobao, JD) used to be known as MPXY 11C. Using CO2 cartridges or a manual/auto bike pump as pressure source, with ability to pressure profile. In a way it is similar to the Portaspresso Rossa PG.



https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/983068...ut_rewards_page

Using the CO2 you can pressure profile. But the concern of course is the cost of replacing those cartridges. I think it is very possible to refill refillable 8g cartridges with CO2 from Sodaxpress bottles (400g refill for RM40). 8g cartridge can last 2-3 shots, so RM40 refill should last you 100-150 shots. If you want to forgo the convenience and portability of the small cartridge, then you can opt to use an auto or manual bar pump, but it may be difficult to profile the pressure as accurately. The creators did say that they are looking to add as an upgradable kit in future an air reservoir that you can charge with a manual pump separately, and use (this sounds again very similar to Portaspresso Rossa PG).

There are several reviews of the production unit on Youtube. Mostly said that the taste is good, but you'll need to manage the thermals with preheating. Another pros is the standard 58mm portafilter compatibility, making this the cheapest entry point for a 58mm portafilter manual espresso machine with ability to pressure profile.

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Edit: Adding youtube reviews







This post has been edited by daijoubu: Jun 23 2021, 09:14 PM

The creators are floating the idea of making the cartridge holder a reservoir of sorts where you can use a pump to fill it up and then you can use the air from there for the shots. Should be similar to how a Rossa PG Air functions.

But a variable pressure electric pump, I think that can be done by putting a regulator in between the pump and the X bar. Not sure how effective it is though.

I still think refilling the refillable CO2 cartridge using a sodaxpress bottle is the easiest method and I most likely will go that route after receiving the item, hopefully in september