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Chemex grind size
Chemex grind size on a Baratza Virtuoso+
For Chemex on a Baratza Virtuoso+, start at 20. That is about 700 µm, a medium grind.
Baratza Virtuoso+ setting for Chemex20Medium grind, ~700 µm
Finer 19Coarser 21Step size 25 µm
Adjusting from 20
| When | Setting | Particle size |
|---|---|---|
| Finer: sour or thin cups | 19 | ~670 µm |
| Start here | 20 | ~700 µm |
| Coarser: bitter or dry cups | 21 | ~730 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 Baratza Virtuoso+
- Espresso on a Baratza Virtuoso+2
- Moka pot on a Baratza Virtuoso+6
- AeroPress on a Baratza Virtuoso+10
- V60 on a Baratza Virtuoso+14
- French press on a Baratza Virtuoso+28
- Kalita Wave on a Baratza Virtuoso+16
- Cold brew on a Baratza Virtuoso+36
- Siphon on a Baratza Virtuoso+18
Chemex on other grinders
- Chemex on a Comandante C40 MK426 clicks
- Chemex on a 1Zpresso K-Ultra0.9.2
- Chemex on a 1Zpresso JX-Pro3.8.1
- 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 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 Baratza Virtuoso+?
Start at 20 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 Baratza Virtuoso+ 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.