Specs
| Type | Hand grinder with an Etzinger hexagonal conical burr 37:50 |
| Adjustment | A macro ring marked 0 to 2000 µm in 100 µm steps, plus a brass fine ring that moves 5 µm per click either side of a centre zero. It reads the actual burr travel 37:50 on a vernier scale 12:40 |
Starting settings
No grind numbers have been given for this one.
Cup profile
- Good with medium roasts and fine with light and dark 37:50.
- Good filter, plus traditional and modern espresso. The low hand speed helps 12:40.
Strengths
- The most repeatable adjustment. Measuring burr travel is more objective than a claimed microns per click figure 37:50 38:52.
- Huge catch cup and excellent build 12:40 6:07.
Weaknesses
- Very large, with an awkward fill funnel 37:50.
Verdict
In 2022 Lance Hedrick called it the most robust grinder, with the best dial 37:50. In 2023 he highly recommended it as a luxury option 6:07. In 2024 it was the only S grade and his best multi-purpose hand grinder 12:40.
Sources
- Lance Hedrick: GUIDE TO HANDGRINDERS: Watch Before Buying (2022-06-15)
- Lance Hedrick: BRIEF GUIDE TO BUYING A HANDGRINDER: Which is best for you with Burr Man (2023-11-29)
- Lance Hedrick: Hand Grinder Tier List (2024-10-02)
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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.
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