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Moka pot grind size

Moka pot grind size on a DF DF64 Gen 2

For Moka pot on a DF DF64 Gen 2, start at 18. That is about 350 µm, a fine grind.

DF DF64 Gen 2 setting for Moka pot18Fine grind, ~350 µm
Finer 15Coarser 21Step size 9.7 µm

Adjusting from 18

WhenSettingParticle size
Finer: sour or thin cups15~324 µm
Start here18~350 µm
Coarser: bitter or dry cups21~384 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

Steps

  1. Fill the base with hot water to just below the safety valve.
  2. Fill the basket level with coffee. Do not tamp.
  3. Screw the top on and heat gently with the lid open.
  4. Take it off the heat when it starts to sputter, and cool the base under a tap.
  5. Pour right away. Sour: grind a touch finer. Bitter or burnt: grind coarser and lower the heat.

Other brew methods on a DF DF64 Gen 2

Moka pot on other grinders

Questions

What grind setting is best for Moka pot on a DF DF64 Gen 2?

Start at 18 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 DF DF64 Gen 2 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.