JUNOESQUEACE48 Titanium-Coated Conical Burr Coffee Grinder, Adjustable Selector, 18+ Settings, Espresso, Black

Well I have used this grinder daily since I bought it back in May 2021, is over a year now and I think it is time for a review.Is it a good grinder?I definitely think so, for the price you pay and you can pay more for other well known brands but for this price it’s a close call.I can grind the beans son that they are really powdery but then it resulted in my extractor being blocked due to the fine grind.The parts are all metal which is great as I came from a ceramic burr grinder which was also a hand grinder comparison to speed this one beats it hands down and the grind is more consistent while the prior you get large and small grinds.I have dropped it once the canister which catches the grind and I dented the end he but it has not effected the grinder in anyway, still works.Some points are you do need to do a lot of experimenting as each type of roast requires a different grind size and that can be annoying as you need to readjust the grinder and keep notes apart from this there is 2 more negativesOne the grinder marks example the number dial is not aligned properly when set to the minimum setting it is like 2 clicks more so in theory setting the grinder to zero you need to adjust to the 2 mark, I have marked mine with a sharpie so I can recalling.The second negative is the bearings it does not give the super smooth spin like feel you get from a Timemore grinder where if you hold the handle and spin the canister the unit will rotate smoothly, not for this one it won’t .But luckily it does not effect the coffee beans once grinding of the users grinding.The unit comes with a brush for cleaning out the husks from the beans once you pour the goodness into your coffee maker I think it came with a bag also but unfortunately I can’t recall as I don’t recall where the box is anymore and the only thing that I use is the grinder and the brush (looks like a make up brush)Apart from that I think it’s the best coffee grinder I bought does the job and does it quick for a home brew coffee, cheers ☕️

Just purchased this and I can say that I am definitely satisfied with the performance. I had been using a Hario Skerton hand grinder before. Things I like:1. This grinder is way quicker, 45 seconds to grind 16g compared to 2min 30sec for the Hario.2. The quality of the grind is a lot more consistent than with the Hario.(I have found that I need 13 clicks from zero to grind for espresso)3. Far superior quality of product. The Black Anodised Aluminium looks nice. Twin ball bearings make this a lot smoother to use.Things I don’t like:1. Because the diameter is a lot smaller in size compared to the Hario, you do have to have quite a good grip. The silicone band that’s provided does help, you can move it to any position on the grinder.2. Minor thing. The lid is made from a high gloss plastic and its already scratched out of the box.Overall I am happy with the performance, it was quite easy to dial the grind that I required for espresso.I do roast my own coffee beans, which I think are far better than most shop bought beans.I did find a bag of shop bought beans and those need a lot finer setting than my own roasted ones. Way more crema on mine.As you will see one of the photos is NOT the grinder, it’s my fantastic Elektra case a leva coffee machine. I have had this a few years now and was shocked at how much they cost today. £1100!! I paid half that for mine. 😊

Well built. The handle is big and a great size to get a proper grip of. This thing is going to outlast me!Coffee tastes much better

I cannot comment on the grind uniformity of espresso grind size as I use my Specialita and didn't fancy spending time trying to dial in, but I can comment on French press/Pour-over. The uniformity is extremely bad. A large amount of boulders and fines, probably 30-40%, and roughly 30-40% fines and the rest seemed similar sized, so I would suggest that this grinder is as useless as a £5, plastic with plastic burrs.The flavour profile was extremely bitter, regardless of grind size, and the coarser grind sizes just produced an empty, yet extremely bitter cup. Suggesting that not only my eyes were seeing a clear and distinct issue, but my taste buds were also noticing a harsh, bitter and acidic, flavourless cup of coffee.Build quality and aesthetics looked so promising, but, just because there's coated steel burrs, it doesn't make for a better grinder. It's a shame, because at this price point, you can really get a fantastic manual grinder, but this is not it.Extremely disappointed.

This a great hand coffee grinder, consistent results every time, for expresso, once it is set up. Also flexible settings.

I love this grinder. It grinds consistently, quickly, and almost effortlessly with its huge (for a hand grinder), titanium coated burrs. I think a comparable known brand high end grinder would cost you two to three times as much.Fit and finish are excellent, with a few exceptions. No visible blemishes or rough or sharp edges on the main unit, which is beautiful - precisely engineered with matte black paint and a shiny stainless steel ring (like it was made to match my Fellow kettle). Unscrewing the bottom housing revealed a speck of missing paint/anodization where the housing pieces connect when screwed together (out of sight out of mind as far as I'm concerned). The wood knob on the handle needed some fine sandpapering and an oiling. The handle has little indentations, I'm assuming from where it was held when the 6mm hex rod was bent into shape (this is sort of odd - none of my multitude of free hex wrenches have marks like this).The grinds collection cup screws into the main unit, which is not clear from the photos. It's fairly standard for hand grinders and I think a better solution than a cup held by friction (some reviews complained about that in the JM38 model). The threads are painted/anodized and look robust. The unit itself is quite heavy, so while your arms shouldn't get tired turning the handle, they might start to feel the weight of the grinder. Junoesque (more on the weird brand name later) has thoughtfully provided a grippy silicone sleeve which I first used at the bottom to attempt to grind with the unit held down to the counter, but I think is better placed near the top to reduce forearm strain from squeezing the grinder to hold it and keep it from rotating. It comes with a very nice brush that wouldn't be out of place in a makeup kit.Then there's a bit of quirkiness in the translations and branding. Junoesque is just about the only brand I can think of that's an adjective. It's just weird, and has nothing to do with coffee - and the cup as a "J" and bean as an "o" don't help matters, especially with the font chosen for the rest of the letters (my wife thought the brand was "UN ESQUE"). The instructions are almost adequate, but are insufficient for disassembly - they really need to be rewritten and retranslated. It comes with a faux-burlap bag with the Junoesque logo and their motto "Make Easier Close to Original Coffee". Cute, but no. I think that should have been "Perfect Coffee, Made Easy". And I'm not sure what that faux-burlap bag is for - it's too large for the grinder alone, but if you put the handle in with the grinder you'd scratch the paint/anodization. If I were in charge of this product I'd either give the bag a separate pouch for the handle (and make it out of a better material), or lose the bag and make the box high end with formed cardboard compartments for the grinder, handle, and drill bit. It could also use an additional silicone cup for the bottom.

I like this grinder. Coffee ground size is consistant. Need to tweek a little with diffferent roast. Very little clumping and static is not a problem. Build quality is excellent this grinder is good enough for espresso requirement.

After reviewing many mid to high level hand grinders I settled with the ACE48. There were no reviews online nor on Amazon at the time of my purchase. That said, I took a risk based on the burr size (48mm italmill) and price point. I was looking for something between $100-175 range. I bought and ended up returning 2 other units that were similar and slightly cheaper in price but both had 38mm burrs.I wanted to spend a few weeks before sharing my thoughts on this grinder. I’m very pleased with it for my espresso consumption. It’s well constructed and all metal except for the top cap. Not sure why that decision was made but shrug. I also wish the hex lever was black vs raw as it would’ve made the entire unit look the business. These are just minor aesthetic suggestions which don’t take away from the overall quality and feel of the grinder. What’s great also is that no tools are required to completely disassemble for cleaning.Let’s discuss the grinding. For espresso, the instructions suggest 1.5 to 2 turns from “zero.” Each turn has 18 clicks. I use a La Pavoni which requires a pretty fine grind. I started at 1.5 setting (27 clicks) and it almost choked my machine. I settled on 35 clicks with a finger pressure tamping which works pretty well. I’m now experimenting with 37 clicks and a harder tamp to see but may settle with 36. Anyway it’s an easy adjustment from the bottom. I have not tried any other settings so I can’t comment how it does for courser or Turkish settings.How much work is involved? Well at the 35 click setting for espresso and 15 grams, it takes about 70 turns which is 40 seconds for me. I would say it’s pretty minimal effort. No issues. Of course at the courser setting it’s was faster and less effort.Retention. For the most part, 15 grams in resulted in 14.9 or 15 grams out depending on how diligent I was on brushing out the minimal remains in the retaining cup which is screwed on.Longevity? I will have to report back in a few months. Not too sure how long the break in period is for the titanium coated burrs but it supposedly is long lasting. We shall see.In summary, for the price I’m very happy so far and would recommend it. I was admittedly worried about making a purchase with ZERO reviews but hey sometimes you take a risk. So far no regrets. Cheers

I’m fairly new to the coffee world and all it’s cool gear. But I’ve got an amateur espresso machine that I’ve modified with a non pressurized basket. Since then I’ve struggled to find a decently priced grinder that meets my needs.I ordered one hand grinder before this one, it was $60 and has 6 levels of adjustment. Well I broke that thing after using it for a week and I wasn’t impressed with it at all anyways.I ordered this one immediately after and after getting it I could tell it was much much better quality. There are so many levels of adjustment with the click system, I’ve been having a blast trying to dial in my beans.The receiver container is sloped on the inside so you can easily pour them directly into the portafilter.The fact that you can use the drill attachment is awesome to me and is my preferred method. But I’ve done it by hand too and it’s not difficult.The burrs are big compared to my last one and they do an excellent job in my rookie opinion. I don’t get a clumpy pile of grounds, it’s always very consistent and smooth.It’s a nice sturdy device to hold, seems like it was machined very well. The black finish is really nice and the rubber grip band it comes with is good to have, even when using a drill.I didn’t want to spend this much on a grinder but I think it’s the best I could have gotten for the money. A little more and I could have bought an encore electric grinder, but I’m really happy with this.

It grinds OK (although there are better hand grinders specifically for espresso); however - the to lid falls off every time you use the grinder - unless you remember to press it with your fingers when opening the container etc.)Initially I ignored it - but after several months it's a real pain in the neck to have to pick it from the floor, or sink, or - every time I use it.