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Moka pot grind size
Moka pot grind size on a Hario Skerton Pro
For Moka pot on a Hario Skerton Pro, start at 1 clicks. That is about 350 µm, a fine grind.
Hario Skerton Pro setting for Moka pot1 clicksFine grind, ~350 µm
Finer 1 clicksCoarser 1 clicksStep size 150.5 µm
Adjusting from 1 clicks
| When | Setting | Particle size |
|---|---|---|
| Finer: sour or thin cups | 1 clicks | ~267 µm |
| Start here | 1 clicks | ~350 µm |
| Coarser: bitter or dry cups | 1 clicks | ~327 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 Hario Skerton Pro
- Espresso on a Hario Skerton Pro1 clicks
- AeroPress on a Hario Skerton Pro2 clicks
- V60 on a Hario Skerton Pro3 clicks
- Chemex on a Hario Skerton Pro4 clicks
- French press on a Hario Skerton Pro5 clicks
- Kalita Wave on a Hario Skerton Pro3 clicks
- Cold brew on a Hario Skerton Pro6 clicks
- Siphon on a Hario Skerton Pro3 clicks
Moka pot on other grinders
- Moka pot on a Comandante C40 MK413 clicks
- Moka pot on a 1Zpresso K-Ultra0.4.6
- 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 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 Hario Skerton Pro?
Start at 1 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?
Weak and sour: grind a touch finer. Harsh and bitter: grind coarser and lower the heat.
Where does this setting come from?
The Hario Skerton Pro 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.