Chemex grind size
Chemex grind size on a Timemore Chestnut C2
For Chemex on a Timemore Chestnut C2, start at 22 clicks. That is about 700 µm, a medium grind.
Timemore Chestnut C2 setting for Chemex22 clicksMedium grind, ~700 µm
Finer 21 clicksCoarser 23 clicksStep size 33.8 µm
Adjusting from 22 clicks
| When | Setting | Particle size |
|---|---|---|
| Finer: sour or thin cups | 21 clicks | ~680 µm |
| Start here | 22 clicks | ~700 µm |
| Coarser: bitter or dry cups | 23 clicks | ~740 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 Timemore Chestnut C2
- Espresso on a Timemore Chestnut C28 clicks
- Moka pot on a Timemore Chestnut C211 clicks
- AeroPress on a Timemore Chestnut C214 clicks
- V60 on a Timemore Chestnut C218 clicks
- French press on a Timemore Chestnut C228 clicks
- Kalita Wave on a Timemore Chestnut C219 clicks
- Cold brew on a Timemore Chestnut C234 clicks
- Siphon on a Timemore Chestnut C220 clicks
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 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 Timemore Chestnut C2?
Start at 22 clicks 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 Timemore Chestnut C2 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.