Specs
| Burrs | 77 mm cast-steel ghost burrs with squared tips 1:31 |
| Dial | Click scale. Lance Hedrick's grinder chirped at 2 1:31 |
| Speed | About 3860 rpm stock, about 1393 with a router speed controller 1:31 10:52 |
Starting settings
These are the settings Lance Hedrick gave, measured from his own grinder's zero. Use them as a starting point.
| Method | Setting | Context | Confidence | By | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pour-over | 5 | V60, 15 g to 255 g, 22.9% extraction, matched to the grind of a Shioleo copy | stated | Hedrick | 5:36 |
Cup profile
- Fuller, sweeter and cleaner than the copy, and 2 to 4 points higher in extraction at the same grind and time 1:31.
Strengths
- Consistent, and it can grind much finer than the copy 1:31.
Weaknesses
- Filter only, astringent at full speed and expensive 1:31.
Verdict
2022: the real deal 1:31.
Sources
- Lance Hedrick: GHOST BURR SHOWDOWN: Fuji Royale vs Xeoleo (2022-04-29)
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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