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Espresso grind size
Espresso grind size on a Timemore Chestnut C2
For Espresso on a Timemore Chestnut C2, start at 8 clicks. That is about 250 µm, an extra fine grind.
Timemore Chestnut C2 setting for Espresso8 clicksExtra fine grind, ~250 µm
Finer 7 clicksCoarser 9 clicksStep size 33.8 µm
Adjusting from 8 clicks
| When | Setting | Particle size |
|---|---|---|
| Finer: sour or thin cups | 7 clicks | ~206 µm |
| Start here | 8 clicks | ~250 µm |
| Coarser: bitter or dry cups | 9 clicks | ~266 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 Timemore Chestnut C2
- Moka pot on a Timemore Chestnut C211 clicks
- AeroPress on a Timemore Chestnut C214 clicks
- V60 on a Timemore Chestnut C218 clicks
- Chemex on a Timemore Chestnut C222 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
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 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
- Espresso on a Porlex Mini II4 clicks
Questions
What grind setting is best for Espresso on a Timemore Chestnut C2?
Start at 8 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 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.