Specs
| Adjustment | Stepless at the bottom with no markings. The maker publishes how far the burr moves per 30° turn 9:14 |
Starting settings
No one has shared grind settings for it yet.
Cup profile
- Good shots and filter, and it did well in the grind analysis 9:14.
Strengths
- Metal build, quick, with a bin that stays put 9:14.
Weaknesses
- No marks to guide you, and beans bounce out 9:14.
Verdict
2019: very good, but it doesn't stand out from its rivals 9:14.
Sources
- James Hoffmann: The Ultimate Hand Grinder Showdown (2019-04-23)
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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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