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AeroPress grind size

AeroPress grind size on a Baratza Sette 30

For AeroPress on a Baratza Sette 30, start at 10. That is about 450 µm, a medium-fine grind.

Baratza Sette 30 setting for AeroPress10Medium-fine grind, ~450 µm
Finer 9Coarser 11Step size 24 µm

Adjusting from 10

WhenSettingParticle size
Finer: sour or thin cups9~416 µm
Start here10~450 µm
Coarser: bitter or dry cups11~476 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

Steps

  1. Rinse the paper filter and assemble the AeroPress on a mug.
  2. Add 15 g of coffee and pour 225 g of water, wetting all the grounds.
  3. Stir for 10 seconds, then insert the plunger to stop dripping.
  4. At about 1:30 to 2:00, press gently for 30 seconds.
  5. Taste. Sour: grind finer or steep longer. Bitter: grind coarser or steep shorter.

Other brew methods on a Baratza Sette 30

AeroPress on other grinders

Questions

What grind setting is best for AeroPress on a Baratza Sette 30?

Start at 10 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 Baratza Sette 30 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.