Femobook A68 Electric Grinder Review┃The Coffee Chronicler

【Speaker Introduction】

The speaker in this video, Asser, is a coffee knowledge creator from Denmark currently living in Chiang Mai, Thailand. As a certified Q Grader, Asser shares a wealth of coffee knowledge on YouTube and his personal blog.

【Compact and Solid Build】

Asser first mentions that Femobook is from Taiwan, and the minimalist design of the A68 makes him feel like this coffee grinder is a combination of manual and electric grinders[1].

Meanwhile, Asser points out that because of the A68’s sophisticated appearance and sturdy build, users can feel its reassuring heft when holding it[2].

Although Asser is not familiar with the meaning of the brand name, this does not impact his positive feedback on the A68 electric coffee grinder, which he finds this electric coffee grinder virtually flawless[3].

Frank

Femobook's Editor

1. Most electric coffee grinders’ motors have directly connected to the burrs. Mass-produced often fail to maintain rotation consistency during grinding, resulting in poor reproducibility of grinding results.

To solve this, Femobook separates the motor from the burr set, keeps the stability structure in the burr set, prevents motor interference, and makes cleaning more convenient with the quick-release design.

2. In order to effectively grind coffee beans in the beginning, larger burrs usually require significant torque.

If the electric coffee grinders lack sufficient weight, the machine may vibrate during operation, which negatively impacts the grind quality of the coffee grounds.

3. Femobook was established in 2022, and its name is derived from the phonetic translation of "Flying Grind."At Femobook, we believe that every cup of coffee represents a journey beyond the ordinary.

With the rise of specialty coffee, the quality of coffee beans has steadily improved. To allow more people to enjoy coffee farmers’ hard work, Femobook was created with a focus on user-friendly designs.

【Effortless assembly and disassemble with Magnetic design】

Asser points out that the design of A68 electric coffee grinder ensures daily cleaning and maintenance are as simple as with a manual grinder because the grinder is built with extensive magnetic quick-release designs.

Allowing components such as the adjustment ring and inner burr to be disassembled effortlessly within seconds.

The A68's ease of disassembly requires minimal effort to remove coffee grounds. This simplicity is one of the features Asser finds most fascinating about the grinder!

【Simple and Safe Operation】

Asser mentions that the A68 electric coffee is equipped with a single-button operation, eliminating the need for rotational speed adjustments or additional settings. Users only need to pour coffee beans into the grinder and press the button.

The machine also features a built-in safety protection mechanism, making the entire operation process not only simple but also completely safe.

Asser tested the A68 and noted its motor operates at low speed but high torque, grinding 18g of beans in 15 seconds for pour-over and 30 seconds for espresso.

In addition, Asser compared the A68 with other electric grinders through intensive espresso grinding sessions.

Unlike other models, the A68's motor showed no signs of malfunction, and the coffee grounds quality remained consistently high. This reassured Asser of the product's reliability and performance.

【Wide Grind Adjustment Range with Minimal Retention】

Asser says that the A68 coffee grinder offers a highly versatile grind adjustment system. Each click moves the burr by 0.008mm, which accommodates various brewing methods such as espresso, AeroPress, pour-over, and French press.

Switching between grind settings is also remarkably simple, which led Asser to confidently state that the grind setting of this electric coffee grinder can consistently deliver an ideal cup of coffee.

On the other hand, Asser points out that the bean hopper and grind outlet of the A68 coffee grinder are designed vertically, so no matter how many coffee beans you grind, the same weight of coffee powder will basically be obtained. 

During his expresso grinding test, the resulting coffee grounds were notably fluffy and free of clumps. They could even be directly transferred to an espresso portafilter for extraction.

Overall, Asser shows great satisfaction with the A68’s fluffiness and minimal retention performance.

【Asser’s Overall Experience】

In summary, Asser thinks that the burr of the A68 electric coffee grinder performs excellently for both pour-over and espresso brewing. From his personal perspective, the grinder’s performance in espresso stands out as particularly exceptional and consistent.

After several days of testing, he found that the espresso grounds produced were rich, full-bodied, and clear, without any hint of bitterness.

Asser also mentioned that this electric coffee grinder’s primary power source comes from an external power supply, which results in a slightly larger size. This may not be friendly for users with limited space[1].

However, Asser thinks the A68’s unique structural design, magnetic design, and easy grind adjustment make it a truly innovative and stylish electric coffee grinder. He even mentioned that he had never encountered a similar product like it before.

Frank

Femobook's Editor

1. To ensure the electric coffee grinder has sufficient power output, especially for grinding light-roast beans at espresso-level fineness. This is the only power supply that meets both national regulatory certification standards and high-torque requirements.

Meanwhile, to make storage more convenient, the length of this power cord has been intentionally extended.