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Chemex grind size
Chemex grind size on a 1Zpresso JX-Pro
For Chemex on a 1Zpresso JX-Pro, start at 3.8.1. That is about 700 µm, a medium grind.
1Zpresso JX-Pro setting for Chemex3.8.1Medium grind, ~700 µm
Finer 3.6.2Coarser 4.0.0Step size 4.6 µm
Adjusting from 3.8.1
| When | Setting | Particle size |
|---|---|---|
| Finer: sour or thin cups | 3.6.2 | ~671 µm |
| Start here | 3.8.1 | ~700 µm |
| Coarser: bitter or dry cups | 4.0.0 | ~731 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 Chemex
- Dose30 g
- Water480 g
- Ratio1:16
- Time4:00 to 4:30
- Water temperature92 to 96 °C
Steps
- Rinse the thick filter well and dump the water.
- Add 30 g of medium-coarse coffee.
- Pour 60 g, wait 45 seconds, then pour slowly to 480 g by about 2:30.
- Let it drain. Total time is around 4:00 to 4:30.
- Taste. Sour: grind a little finer. Bitter or muddy: grind coarser.
Other brew methods on a 1Zpresso JX-Pro
- Espresso on a 1Zpresso JX-Pro1.3.3
- Moka pot on a 1Zpresso JX-Pro1.9.1
- AeroPress on a 1Zpresso JX-Pro2.4.2
- V60 on a 1Zpresso JX-Pro3.0.2
- French press on a 1Zpresso JX-Pro4.9.0
- Kalita Wave on a 1Zpresso JX-Pro3.2.3
- Cold brew on a 1Zpresso JX-Pro6.0.0
- Siphon on a 1Zpresso JX-Pro3.5.2
Chemex on other grinders
- Chemex on a Comandante C40 MK426 clicks
- Chemex on a 1Zpresso K-Ultra0.9.2
- Chemex on a 1Zpresso J-Ultra2.8.5
- Chemex on a 1Zpresso Q22.0.2
- Chemex on a 1Zpresso X-Ultra2.1.9
- Chemex on a Timemore Chestnut C222 clicks
- Chemex on a Timemore Chestnut C318 clicks
- Chemex on a Timemore Sculptor 0646
- Chemex on a Kingrinder K61.22
- Chemex on a Kingrinder K41.23
- Chemex on a Baratza Encore19
- Chemex on a Baratza Virtuoso+20
- Chemex on a Baratza Sette 3021
- Chemex on a Fellow Ode Gen 25.6
- Chemex on a Fellow Opus6
- Chemex on a Eureka Mignon Specialita1+4
- Chemex on a Niche Zero0.56
- Chemex on a Hario Skerton Pro4 clicks
- Chemex on a Hario Mini Mill Plus9 clicks
- Chemex on a Breville Smart Grinder Pro49
- Chemex on a Wilfa Svart9
- Chemex on a DF DF64 Gen 254
- Chemex on a Kinu M47 Classic4.3
- Chemex on a Option-O Lagom P644.6
- Chemex on a Porlex Mini II12 clicks
Questions
What grind setting is best for Chemex on a 1Zpresso JX-Pro?
Start at 3.8.1 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?
Fast and sour: grind finer by a step or two. Slow and bitter: grind coarser.
Where does this setting come from?
The 1Zpresso JX-Pro 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.