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AeroPress grind size
AeroPress grind size on a DF DF64 Gen 2
For AeroPress on a DF DF64 Gen 2, start at 28. That is about 450 µm, a medium-fine grind.
DF DF64 Gen 2 setting for AeroPress28Medium-fine grind, ~450 µm
Finer 25Coarser 31Step size 9.7 µm
Adjusting from 28
| When | Setting | Particle size |
|---|---|---|
| Finer: sour or thin cups | 25 | ~421 µm |
| Start here | 28 | ~450 µm |
| Coarser: bitter or dry cups | 31 | ~481 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 DF DF64 Gen 2
- Espresso on a DF DF64 Gen 27
- Moka pot on a DF DF64 Gen 218
- V60 on a DF DF64 Gen 239
- Chemex on a DF DF64 Gen 254
- French press on a DF DF64 Gen 274
- Kalita Wave on a DF DF64 Gen 243
- Cold brew on a DF DF64 Gen 295
- Siphon on a DF DF64 Gen 249
AeroPress on other grinders
- AeroPress on a Comandante C40 MK417 clicks
- AeroPress on a 1Zpresso K-Ultra0.5.9
- 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 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 DF DF64 Gen 2?
Start at 28 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 DF DF64 Gen 2 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.