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Moka pot grind size
Moka pot grind size on a 1Zpresso K-Ultra
For Moka pot on a 1Zpresso K-Ultra, start at 0.4.6. That is about 350 µm, a fine grind.
1Zpresso K-Ultra setting for Moka pot0.4.6Fine grind, ~350 µm
Finer 0.4.2Coarser 0.5.0Step size 7.7 µm
Adjusting from 0.4.6
| When | Setting | Particle size |
|---|---|---|
| Finer: sour or thin cups | 0.4.2 | ~318 µm |
| Start here | 0.4.6 | ~350 µm |
| Coarser: bitter or dry cups | 0.5.0 | ~378 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 Moka pot
- Dosefill the basket level
- Waterhot water to just below the valve
- Ratioset by the basket
- Time4 to 5 minutes
- Water temperaturemedium heat
Steps
- Fill the base with hot water to just below the safety valve.
- Fill the basket level with coffee. Do not tamp.
- Screw the top on and heat gently with the lid open.
- Take it off the heat when it starts to sputter, and cool the base under a tap.
- Pour right away. Sour: grind a touch finer. Bitter or burnt: grind coarser and lower the heat.
Other brew methods on a 1Zpresso K-Ultra
- Espresso on a 1Zpresso K-Ultra0.3.3
- AeroPress on a 1Zpresso K-Ultra0.5.9
- V60 on a 1Zpresso K-Ultra0.7.4
- Chemex on a 1Zpresso K-Ultra0.9.2
- French press on a 1Zpresso K-Ultra1.1.8
- Kalita Wave on a 1Zpresso K-Ultra0.7.9
- Cold brew on a 1Zpresso K-Ultra1.4.4
- Siphon on a 1Zpresso K-Ultra0.8.5
Moka pot on other grinders
- Moka pot on a Comandante C40 MK413 clicks
- Moka pot on a 1Zpresso JX-Pro1.9.1
- Moka pot on a 1Zpresso J-Ultra1.4.2
- Moka pot on a 1Zpresso Q21.0.1
- Moka pot on a 1Zpresso X-Ultra1.0.9
- Moka pot on a Timemore Chestnut C211 clicks
- Moka pot on a Timemore Chestnut C310 clicks
- Moka pot on a Kingrinder K60.42
- Moka pot on a Kingrinder K40.41
- Moka pot on a Baratza Encore5
- Moka pot on a Baratza Virtuoso+6
- Moka pot on a Baratza Sette 306
- Moka pot on a Fellow Ode Gen 21.9
- Moka pot on a Fellow Opus2.25
- Moka pot on a Eureka Mignon Specialita3
- Moka pot on a Niche Zero0.28
- Moka pot on a Hario Skerton Pro1 clicks
- Moka pot on a Hario Mini Mill Plus3 clicks
- Moka pot on a Breville Smart Grinder Pro15
- Moka pot on a Wilfa Svart2
- Moka pot on a DF DF64 Gen 218
- Moka pot on a Kinu M47 Classic2.1
- Moka pot on a Option-O Lagom P641.1
- Moka pot on a Porlex Mini II6 clicks
Questions
What grind setting is best for Moka pot on a 1Zpresso K-Ultra?
Start at 0.4.6 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?
Weak and sour: grind a touch finer. Harsh and bitter: grind coarser and lower the heat.
Where does this setting come from?
The 1Zpresso K-Ultra 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.