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Chemex grind size
Chemex grind size on a Kingrinder K4
For Chemex on a Kingrinder K4, start at 1.23. That is about 700 µm, a medium grind.
Kingrinder K4 setting for Chemex1.23Medium grind, ~700 µm
Finer 1.19Coarser 1.27Step size 8.4 µm
Adjusting from 1.23
| When | Setting | Particle size |
|---|---|---|
| Finer: sour or thin cups | 1.19 | ~671 µm |
| Start here | 1.23 | ~700 µm |
| Coarser: bitter or dry cups | 1.27 | ~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 Kingrinder K4
- Espresso on a Kingrinder K40.30
- Moka pot on a Kingrinder K40.41
- AeroPress on a Kingrinder K40.53
- V60 on a Kingrinder K41.06
- French press on a Kingrinder K41.47
- Kalita Wave on a Kingrinder K41.11
- Cold brew on a Kingrinder K42.10
- Siphon on a Kingrinder K41.17
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 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 Kingrinder K4?
Start at 1.23 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 Kingrinder K4 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.