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Espresso grind size
Espresso grind size on a Baratza Virtuoso+
For Espresso on a Baratza Virtuoso+, start at 2. That is about 250 µm, an extra fine grind.
Baratza Virtuoso+ setting for Espresso2Extra fine grind, ~250 µm
Finer 1Coarser 3Step size 25 µm
Adjusting from 2
| When | Setting | Particle size |
|---|---|---|
| Finer: sour or thin cups | 1 | ~220 µm |
| Start here | 2 | ~250 µm |
| Coarser: bitter or dry cups | 3 | ~280 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 Espresso
- Dose18 g
- Water36 g of espresso out
- Ratio1:2
- Time25 to 30 seconds
- Water temperature92 to 96 °C
Steps
- Weigh 18 g of coffee and grind it.
- Distribute and tamp level, then lock in the portafilter.
- Start the shot and the timer together, with the cup on a scale.
- Stop at about 36 g in the cup, around 25 to 30 seconds.
- Taste. Sour or thin: grind finer. Bitter or dry: grind coarser.
Other brew methods on a Baratza Virtuoso+
- Moka pot on a Baratza Virtuoso+6
- AeroPress on a Baratza Virtuoso+10
- V60 on a Baratza Virtuoso+14
- Chemex on a Baratza Virtuoso+20
- 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
Espresso on other grinders
- Espresso on a Comandante C40 MK49 clicks
- Espresso on a 1Zpresso K-Ultra0.3.3
- Espresso on a 1Zpresso JX-Pro1.3.3
- Espresso on a 1Zpresso J-Ultra1.0.2
- Espresso on a 1Zpresso Q20.7.1
- Espresso on a 1Zpresso X-Ultra0.5.0
- Espresso on a Timemore Chestnut C28 clicks
- Espresso on a Timemore Chestnut C37 clicks
- Espresso on a Kingrinder K60.30
- Espresso on a Kingrinder K40.30
- Espresso on a Baratza Encore1
- Espresso on a Baratza Sette 302
- Espresso on a Fellow Opus1.25
- Espresso on a Eureka Mignon Specialita1
- Espresso on a Niche Zero0.20
- Espresso on a Hario Skerton Pro1 clicks
- Espresso on a Hario Mini Mill Plus2 clicks
- Espresso on a Breville Smart Grinder Pro6
- Espresso on a DF DF64 Gen 27
- Espresso on a Kinu M47 Classic1.5
- Espresso on a Option-O Lagom P640.1
- Espresso on a Porlex Mini II4 clicks
Questions
What grind setting is best for Espresso on a Baratza Virtuoso+?
Start at 2 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?
Shots run fast and taste sour: grind finer, or raise the dose a little. Shots run slow and taste 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.