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Cold brew grind size
Cold brew grind size on a 1Zpresso K-Ultra
For Cold brew on a 1Zpresso K-Ultra, start at 1.4.4. That is about 1100 µm, a coarse grind.
1Zpresso K-Ultra setting for Cold brew1.4.4Coarse grind, ~1100 µm
Finer 1.4.0Coarser 1.4.8Step size 7.7 µm
Adjusting from 1.4.4
| When | Setting | Particle size |
|---|---|---|
| Finer: sour or thin cups | 1.4.0 | ~1073 µm |
| Start here | 1.4.4 | ~1100 µm |
| Coarser: bitter or dry cups | 1.4.8 | ~1133 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 Cold brew
- Dose100 g
- Water800 g
- Ratio1:8
- Time12 to 18 hours
- Water temperaturecold water, in the fridge or at room temperature
Steps
- Add 100 g of coarse coffee to a jar and pour in 800 g of cold water.
- Stir so all the grounds are wet, cover, and leave for 12 to 18 hours.
- Strain through a fine filter or paper.
- This is a concentrate. Dilute to taste with water or milk, and keep it in the fridge.
- Taste. Weak or sour: steep longer or grind slightly finer. Bitter or muddy: shorten the steep or grind coarser.
Other brew methods on a 1Zpresso K-Ultra
- Espresso on a 1Zpresso K-Ultra0.3.3
- Moka pot on a 1Zpresso K-Ultra0.4.6
- AeroPress on a 1Zpresso K-Ultra0.5.9
- V60 on a 1Zpresso K-Ultra0.7.4
- Chemex on a 1Zpresso K-Ultra0.9.2
- French press on a 1Zpresso K-Ultra1.1.8
- Kalita Wave on a 1Zpresso K-Ultra0.7.9
- Siphon on a 1Zpresso K-Ultra0.8.5
Cold brew on other grinders
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- Cold brew on a 1Zpresso JX-Pro6.0.0
- Cold brew on a 1Zpresso J-Ultra4.4.7
- Cold brew on a 1Zpresso Q23.2.0
- Cold brew on a 1Zpresso X-Ultra3.3.8
- Cold brew on a Timemore Chestnut C234 clicks
- Cold brew on a Timemore Chestnut C328 clicks
- Cold brew on a Timemore Sculptor 06413
- Cold brew on a Kingrinder K62.09
- Cold brew on a Kingrinder K42.10
- Cold brew on a Baratza Encore34
- Cold brew on a Baratza Virtuoso+36
- Cold brew on a Baratza Sette 3037
- Cold brew on a Fellow Ode Gen 29.8
- Cold brew on a Fellow Opus10.25
- Cold brew on a Eureka Mignon Specialita3+0
- Cold brew on a Niche Zero0.89
- Cold brew on a Hario Skerton Pro6 clicks
- Cold brew on a Hario Mini Mill Plus15 clicks
- Cold brew on a Breville Smart Grinder Pro87
- Cold brew on a Wilfa Svart18
- Cold brew on a DF DF64 Gen 295
- Cold brew on a Kinu M47 Classic6.7
- Cold brew on a Option-O Lagom P648.6
- Cold brew on a Porlex Mini II19 clicks
Questions
What grind setting is best for Cold brew on a 1Zpresso K-Ultra?
Start at 1.4.4 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?
Weak or sour: steep longer or grind a little finer. Bitter or muddy: shorten the steep or grind coarser.
Where does this setting come from?
The 1Zpresso K-Ultra 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.