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Espresso grind size
Espresso grind size on a Porlex Mini II
For Espresso on a Porlex Mini II, start at 4 clicks. That is about 250 µm, an extra fine grind.
Porlex Mini II setting for Espresso4 clicksExtra fine grind, ~250 µm
Finer 3 clicksCoarser 5 clicksStep size 58.3 µm
Adjusting from 4 clicks
| When | Setting | Particle size |
|---|---|---|
| Finer: sour or thin cups | 3 clicks | ~203 µm |
| Start here | 4 clicks | ~250 µm |
| Coarser: bitter or dry cups | 5 clicks | ~263 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 Porlex Mini II
- Moka pot on a Porlex Mini II6 clicks
- AeroPress on a Porlex Mini II8 clicks
- V60 on a Porlex Mini II10 clicks
- Chemex on a Porlex Mini II12 clicks
- French press on a Porlex Mini II15 clicks
- Kalita Wave on a Porlex Mini II10 clicks
- Cold brew on a Porlex Mini II19 clicks
- Siphon on a Porlex Mini II11 clicks
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 Virtuoso+2
- 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
Questions
What grind setting is best for Espresso on a Porlex Mini II?
Start at 4 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?
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 Porlex Mini II 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.