Specs
| Dial | External, with about 270 clicks over several turns (like a J-Max) and a small turn counter at the front 2:35 |
| Base | 200 W electric base at about 360 rpm, with a 58 mm dosing chamber 2:35 |
Starting settings
No one has shared grind settings for it yet.
Cup profile
- Clear, delicate, tea-like filter and well-structured espresso. In Kyle Rowsell's blind test he picked it as clearer than a Niche Zero, while the Niche was sweeter and more espresso-like 2:35 0:35.
Strengths
- Solid build with a metal chamber. It doesn't stall, it's quieter than a Sette, and you can use it by hand or on the base 2:35.
Weaknesses
- The motor has a harsh note. By hand it grinds about 50 to 60 µm coarser than on the base at the same setting. There's static without RDT, a slight wobble and a confusing turn counter 2:35.
Verdict
2022 (Kyle Rowsell): the best hybrid grinder available, and one he'd choose over a Sette. Good for travel and small amounts of filter with the odd espresso 2:35.
Sources
- Kyle Rowsell: Goat Story Arco vs Niche Zero & Lagom Mini (ARCO Full Review) (2022-08-02)
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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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