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French press grind size
French press grind size on a Timemore Sculptor 064
For French press on a Timemore Sculptor 064, start at 9.5. That is about 900 µm, a medium-coarse grind.
Timemore Sculptor 064 setting for French press9.5Medium-coarse grind, ~900 µm
Finer 9Coarser 10Step size 27.8 µm
Adjusting from 9.5
| When | Setting | Particle size |
|---|---|---|
| Finer: sour or thin cups | 9 | ~868 µm |
| Start here | 9.5 | ~900 µm |
| Coarser: bitter or dry cups | 10 | ~928 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 Sculptor 064
- AeroPress on a Timemore Sculptor 0641.5
- V60 on a Timemore Sculptor 0643.5
- Chemex on a Timemore Sculptor 0646
- Kalita Wave on a Timemore Sculptor 0644
- Cold brew on a Timemore Sculptor 06413
- Siphon on a Timemore Sculptor 0645
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 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 Sculptor 064?
Start at 9.5 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 Sculptor 064 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.