Specs
| Burrs | I200D as standard. There's also a set made for espresso, and SSP burrs fit after recalibrating 1:34 |
| Dial | Over 100 clicks at about 6 µm of burr travel each. Take out a pin and it becomes stepless 1:34 |
Starting settings
These are the settings each creator gave, measured from their own grinder's zero. Use them as a starting point.
| Method | Setting | Context | Confidence | By | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pour-over | 90 | Daddy Got Coffee, I200D burrs, no RDT, 1:15.5, finished at about 2:16 | stated | DGC | 7:52 |
Cup profile
- I200D filter: decent clarity and jammy fruit, but hollow after the first hit of acidity 1:34.
- Espresso: balanced and sweet, with a rougher texture than the Zerno 1:34.
Strengths
- Under 1 g retention, easy calibration in microns and consistent espresso 1:34.
Weaknesses
- The aggressive single-blade auger smashes the beans instead of feeding them slowly, and alignment depends on factory tolerances 1:34.
Verdict
2024: great, and better with SSP burrs, but the Zerno tastes better 1:34.
Daddy Got Coffee's take
- Over 2024 and 2025 he found almost no retention and excellent alignment, with 15 to 18 µm from chirp to lock. The 6 µm steps move an espresso shot by 2 to 5 s. The I200D burr is clear but sweeter and rounder than SSP MP, and it's excellent value next to the Zerno 0:31 7:11 14:51 3:07.
Sources
- Daddy Got Coffee: Mazzer Philos 👀: My First Impressions… (2024-02-24)
- Daddy Got Coffee: Mazzer Philos: Have We Arrived?? (2024-09-07)
- Lance Hedrick: Ultimate Grinder Showdown: Mazzer Philos vs Zerno Z1! Full Review and Comparison (2024-12-16)
- Daddy Got Coffee: Showdown! Zerno Z1 vs Mazzer Philos (2025-01-11)
Summarised in our own words from the creators' videos, with every point linked to the moment it comes from. Notchbook isn't affiliated with or endorsed by any of these creators, so please watch the originals for full context. Sources
Dialling in from here
- Sour, thin or fast? Grind finer. Why coffee tastes sour
- Bitter, dry or slow? Grind coarser. Why coffee tastes bitter
- Espresso: how to dial in. Filter: pour-over grind size.
Compare with other grinders in the grind size chart, or see every grinder.
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