Specs
| Dial | Dots rather than numbers and less than a full turn of travel 42:17 |
Starting settings
These are the settings each creator gave, measured from their own grinder's zero. Use them as a starting point.
| Method | Setting | Context | Confidence | By | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Espresso | at or just off burr chirp | A 58 mm basket with a dark supermarket roast barely reached 9 bar at about 12 s. Nordic light roasts were out of reach | stated | Hedrick | 48:27 |
Strengths
- Opening the shutter by twisting the hopper means you always hot-start 42:17.
Weaknesses
- Small range. You have to grind past the chirp for 58 mm baskets 42:17.
Verdict
In 2023 Lance Hedrick found the engineering lovely but the grinder limited for 58 mm 42:17. His 2024 tier list gave it a D, though close to an A for Cremina owners 17:28.
Sources
- Lance Hedrick: ULTIMATE 64MM GRINDER SHOWDOWN (Kopi Deva, Zerno, DF64V, DF64E, DF64P, G64, Moca SD, Timemore 064) (2023-06-21)
- Lance Hedrick: Grinder Tier List (2024-09-10)
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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