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French press grind size
French press grind size on a Baratza Virtuoso+
For French press on a Baratza Virtuoso+, start at 28. That is about 900 µm, a medium-coarse grind.
Baratza Virtuoso+ setting for French press28Medium-coarse grind, ~900 µm
Finer 27Coarser 29Step size 25 µm
Adjusting from 28
| When | Setting | Particle size |
|---|---|---|
| Finer: sour or thin cups | 27 | ~870 µm |
| Start here | 28 | ~900 µm |
| Coarser: bitter or dry cups | 29 | ~930 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 French press
- Dose30 g
- Water450 g
- Ratio1:15
- Time4 minutes
- Water temperature93 to 96 °C
Steps
- Add 30 g of coarse coffee to the press.
- Pour 450 g of hot water and start the timer. Do not plunge.
- At 4:00, stir the crust gently and skim any foam.
- Press the plunger down slowly and pour right away so it stops extracting.
- Taste. Sour: steep longer or grind slightly finer. Bitter or silty: grind coarser.
Other brew methods on a Baratza Virtuoso+
- Espresso on a Baratza Virtuoso+2
- 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
- Kalita Wave on a Baratza Virtuoso+16
- Cold brew on a Baratza Virtuoso+36
- Siphon on a Baratza Virtuoso+18
French press on other grinders
- French press on a Comandante C40 MK433 clicks
- French press on a 1Zpresso K-Ultra1.1.8
- French press on a 1Zpresso JX-Pro4.9.0
- French press on a 1Zpresso J-Ultra3.6.6
- French press on a 1Zpresso Q22.6.1
- French press on a 1Zpresso X-Ultra2.5.9
- French press on a Timemore Chestnut C228 clicks
- French press on a Timemore Chestnut C323 clicks
- French press on a Timemore Sculptor 0649.5
- French press on a Kingrinder K61.45
- French press on a Kingrinder K41.47
- French press on a Baratza Encore27
- French press on a Baratza Sette 3029
- French press on a Fellow Ode Gen 27.7
- French press on a Fellow Opus8.25
- French press on a Eureka Mignon Specialita2+2
- French press on a Niche Zero0.73
- French press on a Hario Skerton Pro5 clicks
- French press on a Hario Mini Mill Plus12 clicks
- French press on a Breville Smart Grinder Pro68
- French press on a Wilfa Svart14
- French press on a DF DF64 Gen 274
- French press on a Kinu M47 Classic5.5
- French press on a Option-O Lagom P646.6
- French press on a Porlex Mini II15 clicks
Questions
What grind setting is best for French press on a Baratza Virtuoso+?
Start at 28 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?
Sour or thin: steep longer or grind a little finer. Bitter or silty: 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.