KINGrinder was founded by an ex-1Zpresso engineer and this can clearly be seen in their burr designs. For grinders at each and every price point, their specs are maxed out to give you the most even and high quality extraction. In our opinion, they provide an unbeatable value. However, there is a catch - they don't have the best tactile experience. We have been a long-time retailer for the popular brand Timemore and honestly they have spoiled us with their build quality, crisp CNC details and overall fit and finish. KINGrinder doesn't have that polish, their hand grinders feel utilitarian (the P2 is made of plastic), their adjustment knobs don't click in as satisfying of a way. However, KINGrinders are still highly recommended today because they excel in one extremely important thing - grind quality. Their grinders not only have tighter particle distributions than any grinder at the same price point, but they have better grind size adjustments as well. Because of this, all their grinders, even the most entry level models, excel at both espresso, filter coffee and everything in between. The K2 is more for the espresso and moka pot crowd, delivering thick, syrupy body and a more classic flavour profile. The K2 has a chunky and large 48mm hexagonal burr which looks suspiciously similar to the burr-set used in 1Zpresso's JX-Pro. This burr-set has an extremely high feed rate which results in an extremely high grinding speed. For pourovers, you may not see much of time savings, but for espresso, you could be shaving a whole 20s of the grinding time which makes for a much smoother workflow. The 18 micron per click adjustment dial allows you enough granularity to dial in espresso shots, each click changing the extraction time by 3 to 6 seconds. For filter coffee, this grinder delivers a coffee with more blended notes. A coffee that tastes like coffee if you will, a smooth and enjoyable cup. Fans of bright and vibrant acidity might want to consider the K6 instead! When compared to Timemore's equivalent hand grinder - the Chestnut C3 ESP, the K2 comes out ahead in terms of grind size adjustment (18 microns per click vs 23 microns per click), giving you more grind sizes to play with in the espresso range. The significantly larger 48mm burrs in the K2 offers a faster and more consistent grinding experience compared to the 38mm burrs in the C3 ESP. For an espresso/moka pot focused user, we believe the K2 is a more compelling purchase, especially if you prefer syrupy and heavy coffees. Key features: 48mm hexagonal (6-sided) burr. 18 micron per click, 40 clicks per rotation. Suitable for turkish coffee, espresso and pourovers. Constructed with a machined aluminium body. Note: the K-series grinders are compatible with electric drills! You'll need one with 15-25Nm torque, and a 6.35mm (1/4 inch) Hex Shank.
