Specs
| Burrs | 98 mm blind (no screw holes) 11:14 |
| RPM | 0 to 2500 with programmable profiles. Below about 150 rpm the burrs barely turn 11:14 |
Starting settings
Settings are as James Hoffmann gave them, on his own grinder and zero point. Use them as a starting point.
| Method | Setting | Context | Confidence | By | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pour-over | around 10 to 12 | His usual V60 setting | approx | Hoffmann | 7:38 |
| Espresso | around 3 | His usual espresso setting, 18.5 g in to about 42 g out | approx | Hoffmann | 7:38 |
Cup profile
- Unimodal-style espresso with clarity, balance and lots of sweetness but less texture, which pushes you towards longer ratios. Very capable for filter too 11:14 8:40.
Strengths
Weaknesses
Verdict
2021: interesting and delicious, best for espresso experimenters with the space for it 11:14 21:46.
Sources
- James Hoffmann: The Levercraft Ultra (Episode #4) (2021-01-28)
- James Hoffmann: The Ultimate Grinder Showdown Finale (Episode #6) (2021-01-30)
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.
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