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What can you brew on a Porlex Mini II?

The Porlex Mini II reaches the grind size for 9 of 9 brew methods here, with a smallest step of 58.3 µm.

Brew methodSettingFit
Espresso~250 µm4 clicksSteps are coarse for espresso (58.3 µm): workable, but harder to dial in
Moka pot~350 µm6 clicksFits
AeroPress~450 µm8 clicksFits
V60~560 µm10 clicksFits
Chemex~700 µm12 clicksFits
French press~900 µm15 clicksFits
Kalita Wave~600 µm10 clicksFits
Cold brew~1100 µm19 clicksFits
Siphon~650 µm11 clicksFits

Fit is based on the grinder's scale and step size only. It does not judge burr quality, consistency or build.

Questions

What can I brew on a Porlex Mini II?

The Porlex Mini II reaches the grind size for 9 of 9 brew methods here, with a smallest step of 58.3 µm.

Is the Porlex Mini II good for espresso?

Its steps are 58.3 µm. As a rule of thumb, espresso is easier to dial in with steps under about 20 µm, so expect to need to adjust other things too.

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