Specs
| Burrs | Machined ghost burrs with pointed tips that let bigger particles through 2:31 5:36 |
| Speed | About 3200 to 3300 rpm stock, about 1200 with a controller 2:31 |
Starting settings
These are the settings Lance Hedrick gave, measured from his own grinder's zero. Use them as a starting point.
| Method | Setting | Context | Confidence | By | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pour-over | one click coarser than chirp | V60, 15 g to 255 g, and only 18.7% extraction | stated | Hedrick | 5:36 |
Cup profile
- Thinner and more herbal than the Fuji at the same drawdown 2:31.
Strengths
- Cheap 2:31.
Weaknesses
- It can't grind as fine, and 80 mm burrs don't fit 2:31.
Verdict
2022: it gives up a lot of quality, and cheap hand grinders make better cups 2:31.
James Hoffmann's take
- He tested it in 2020 as the XeoLeo. Its interlocking ghost-teeth burrs could only just reach a V60 grind, and next to a Fellow Ode and Wilfa Uniform the cup was harsh, almost burnt and disjointed. He thought it might suit darker roasts better 0:30 2:01.
The Coffee Chronicler's take
- In 2022, sold as the Xeoleo, it was the cheapest grinder in his flat-burr group and well built, with a sifter in the catch cup. It can't grind fine, and its round, mellow cup was too far from his reference, though it did soften a sour super-light Kenyan. Support is thin beyond online marketplaces. He wouldn't recommend it for most people 4:04.
Sources
- James Hoffmann: XeoLeo Vs Fellow Ode Vs Wilfa Uniform: A Grinder Comparison (2020-11-30)
- Lance Hedrick: GHOST BURR SHOWDOWN: Fuji Royale vs Xeoleo (2022-04-29)
- The Coffee Chronicler: The Best Grinder for Filter Coffee? (2022-06-19)
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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