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French press grind size
French press grind size on a Timemore Chestnut C3
For French press on a Timemore Chestnut C3, start at 23 clicks. That is about 900 µm, a medium-coarse grind.
Timemore Chestnut C3 setting for French press23 clicksMedium-coarse grind, ~900 µm
Finer 22 clicksCoarser 24 clicksStep size 40.7 µm
Adjusting from 23 clicks
| When | Setting | Particle size |
|---|---|---|
| Finer: sour or thin cups | 22 clicks | ~869 µm |
| Start here | 23 clicks | ~900 µm |
| Coarser: bitter or dry cups | 24 clicks | ~929 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 Timemore Chestnut C3
- Espresso on a Timemore Chestnut C37 clicks
- Moka pot on a Timemore Chestnut C310 clicks
- AeroPress on a Timemore Chestnut C312 clicks
- V60 on a Timemore Chestnut C315 clicks
- Chemex on a Timemore Chestnut C318 clicks
- Kalita Wave on a Timemore Chestnut C316 clicks
- Cold brew on a Timemore Chestnut C328 clicks
- Siphon on a Timemore Chestnut C317 clicks
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 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 Virtuoso+28
- 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 Timemore Chestnut C3?
Start at 23 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?
Sour or thin: steep longer or grind a little finer. Bitter or silty: grind coarser.
Where does this setting come from?
The Timemore Chestnut C3 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.