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AeroPress grind size
AeroPress grind size on a 1Zpresso K-Ultra
For AeroPress on a 1Zpresso K-Ultra, start at 0.5.9. That is about 450 µm, a medium-fine grind.
1Zpresso K-Ultra setting for AeroPress0.5.9Medium-fine grind, ~450 µm
Finer 0.5.5Coarser 0.6.3Step size 7.7 µm
Adjusting from 0.5.9
| When | Setting | Particle size |
|---|---|---|
| Finer: sour or thin cups | 0.5.5 | ~418 µm |
| Start here | 0.5.9 | ~450 µm |
| Coarser: bitter or dry cups | 0.6.3 | ~478 µm |
Lower numbers are finer. To grind finer, turn the setting down. Change one step at a time, and brew again before changing anything else.
Starting recipe for AeroPress
- Dose15 g
- Water225 g
- Ratio1:15
- Time2 minutes
- Water temperature85 to 95 °C
Steps
- Rinse the paper filter and assemble the AeroPress on a mug.
- Add 15 g of coffee and pour 225 g of water, wetting all the grounds.
- Stir for 10 seconds, then insert the plunger to stop dripping.
- At about 1:30 to 2:00, press gently for 30 seconds.
- Taste. Sour: grind finer or steep longer. Bitter: grind coarser or steep shorter.
Other brew methods on a 1Zpresso K-Ultra
- Espresso on a 1Zpresso K-Ultra0.3.3
- Moka pot on a 1Zpresso K-Ultra0.4.6
- V60 on a 1Zpresso K-Ultra0.7.4
- Chemex on a 1Zpresso K-Ultra0.9.2
- French press on a 1Zpresso K-Ultra1.1.8
- Kalita Wave on a 1Zpresso K-Ultra0.7.9
- Cold brew on a 1Zpresso K-Ultra1.4.4
- Siphon on a 1Zpresso K-Ultra0.8.5
AeroPress on other grinders
- AeroPress on a Comandante C40 MK417 clicks
- AeroPress on a 1Zpresso JX-Pro2.4.2
- AeroPress on a 1Zpresso J-Ultra1.8.3
- AeroPress on a 1Zpresso Q21.3.1
- AeroPress on a 1Zpresso X-Ultra1.2.9
- AeroPress on a Timemore Chestnut C214 clicks
- AeroPress on a Timemore Chestnut C312 clicks
- AeroPress on a Timemore Sculptor 0641.5
- AeroPress on a Kingrinder K60.53
- AeroPress on a Kingrinder K40.53
- AeroPress on a Baratza Encore9
- AeroPress on a Baratza Virtuoso+10
- AeroPress on a Baratza Sette 3010
- AeroPress on a Fellow Ode Gen 22.9
- AeroPress on a Fellow Opus3.25
- AeroPress on a Eureka Mignon Specialita5
- AeroPress on a Niche Zero0.36
- AeroPress on a Hario Skerton Pro2 clicks
- AeroPress on a Hario Mini Mill Plus5 clicks
- AeroPress on a Breville Smart Grinder Pro25
- AeroPress on a Wilfa Svart4
- AeroPress on a DF DF64 Gen 228
- AeroPress on a Kinu M47 Classic2.7
- AeroPress on a Option-O Lagom P642.1
- AeroPress on a Porlex Mini II8 clicks
Questions
What grind setting is best for AeroPress on a 1Zpresso K-Ultra?
Start at 0.5.9 and adjust by taste. Lower numbers are finer. To grind finer, turn the setting down.
How do I know if I should grind finer or coarser?
Sour or thin: grind finer, steep longer or use hotter water. Bitter or dry: grind coarser, steep shorter or use cooler water.
Where does this setting come from?
The 1Zpresso K-Ultra is mapped to particle size in microns, fitted from the Honest Coffee Guide's settings for this grinder. It is a starting point, not a guarantee.