Specs
| Burr | Mizen conical. The quoted size is for the outer casing (38 and 48 mm are both mentioned), and it behaves more like a 40 mm burr 1:32 |
| Dial | Filter is about one full turn coarser than espresso, and each espresso tick is worth about 3 to 6 s 4:06 4:36 |
Where sources disagree
The creators don't all give the same figure here, so every value is listed with the person who gave it.
| Field | Value | By | Source | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burr size (mm) | 38 | DGC | 0:00 | |
| Burr size (mm) | 48 | DGC | 0:00 | Hard to make out |
| Burr size (mm) | 48 | Sprometheus | 8:01 | |
| Burr size (mm) | summary | Daddy Got Coffee mentions 38 mm and then what sounds like 48 mm in the same review. Sprometheus gives 48 mm. |
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 | between 6 and 7 | 18 g, about 30 s to grind | stated | DGC | 4:06 |
| Pour-over | around 7, one turn coarser | 16 g, consistently flattering | approx | DGC | 4:36 |
Cup profile
- Juicy, clear light-roast filter, and sweet, floral espresso with acidity that's there but gentle 0:00.
Strengths
- The lowest retention Daddy Got Coffee has measured, without RDT or a knocker 5:06.
Weaknesses
- The support joint rocks slightly, and settings that run over several turns are awkward to share 0:00 10:17.
Verdict
In 2024 Daddy Got Coffee found it mostly awesome, and would pick it over a Varia VS3 if you drink light roasts 0:00 11:48.
Sprometheus's take
- 2024: the best entry to mid-range conical he has used since the Niche. The 48 mm cones come from the Mini's Moonshine set and add clarity and acidity with more sweetness. Retention is near zero without RDT, it doesn't stall on light roasts, and it cleans without tools. It's slow, though, at about 0.5 g/s for espresso, it needs 90 s off after 90 s on, and the dial takes a long spin between methods. $400 8:01.
Sources
- Sprometheus: Lagom Casa | Option-O Has Set The New Conical Standard (2024-05-03)
- Daddy Got Coffee: Option-O Lagom Casa: Mostly Awesome (2024-05-18)
- Daddy Got Coffee: Varia VS3: Can It Out-Grind Its Ghost? (2024-06-15)
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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