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Cold brew grind size
Cold brew grind size on a Kingrinder K4
For Cold brew on a Kingrinder K4, start at 2.10. That is about 1100 µm, a coarse grind.
Kingrinder K4 setting for Cold brew2.10Coarse grind, ~1100 µm
Finer 2.06Coarser 2.14Step size 8.4 µm
Adjusting from 2.10
| When | Setting | Particle size |
|---|---|---|
| Finer: sour or thin cups | 2.06 | ~1067 µm |
| Start here | 2.10 | ~1100 µm |
| Coarser: bitter or dry cups | 2.14 | ~1127 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 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
- Chemex on a Kingrinder K41.23
- French press on a Kingrinder K41.47
- Kalita Wave on a Kingrinder K41.11
- Siphon on a Kingrinder K41.17
Cold brew on other grinders
- Cold brew on a Comandante C40 MK440 clicks
- Cold brew on a 1Zpresso K-Ultra1.4.4
- 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 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 Kingrinder K4?
Start at 2.10 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 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.