Specs
| Adjustment | 40 settings on the top collar, reaching espresso and even Turkish. The espresso steps are large 0:02 0:30 |
| Features | A laggy scale in the hopper lid, auto-off and a deliberately slow motor 0:02. A cheaper version has a plain lid 0:31 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batch / cupping | about 28 | 45 g to 750 g water on a Sage Precision Brewer | approx | Hoffmann | 4:38 |
| Espresso | 5 | Fixed dose and yield on a Black Eagle. 4 choked, 6 ran 18 s and 5 gave about 30 s | stated | Hoffmann | 12:01 |
| Immersion | medium fine (no number given) | Clever Dripper, 15 g to 250 g water. Drawdown about 1:00 to 1:15 | approx | Hoffmann | 5:35 |
| Pour-over | similar setting to the Niche | V60 15 g to 250 g | approx | Hoffmann | 7:06 |
Cup profile
- Filter stays clean and enjoyable even pushed to 21.5 to 22% extraction. Espresso is decent, best around 28 to 32 s for James Hoffmann's coffee 0:02 2:36.
- Against a Niche Zero it made a cleaner, more linear, slightly sweeter V60 with less texture, and espresso with more acidity and clarity 9:41 13:13.
Strengths
- Much more uniform than the cheaper Wilfa Svart 0:02.
- The fewest large pieces in his three-way sifting test 0:30.
Weaknesses
- The big espresso steps make dialling in a matter of luck 14:45.
- Slow, and fine grounds cling to the bin 0:02 0:31.
Verdict
In 2019 James Hoffmann called it a very good home filter grinder, though not one for everyday espresso 0:02. In 2020 he recommended it to people who only brew filter, ideally the version without the scale 0:31 0:30.
The Coffee Chronicler's take
- In 2022 he found it works well unmodified, with an intuitive, repeatable dial that covers espresso to French press. The drip cup is pleasant all round without standing out for clarity. The weak motor struggles with SSP burrs, the dial can slip on light roasts and the scale has no timer. Fair at about $250 16:53.
Sources
- James Hoffmann: Product Review: Wilfa Uniform Grinder (2019-01-21)
- James Hoffmann: Wilfa Uniform vs Niche Zero: One Year Later (2020-08-29)
- James Hoffmann: XeoLeo Vs Fellow Ode Vs Wilfa Uniform: A Grinder Comparison (2020-11-30)
- 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.
Compare with other grinders in the grind size chart, or see every grinder.
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