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Moka pot grind size
Moka pot grind size on a Niche Zero
For Moka pot on a Niche Zero, start at 0.28. That is about 350 µm, a fine grind.
Niche Zero setting for Moka pot0.28Fine grind, ~350 µm
Finer 0.26Coarser 0.30Step size 12.4 µm
Adjusting from 0.28
| When | Setting | Particle size |
|---|---|---|
| Finer: sour or thin cups | 0.26 | ~317 µm |
| Start here | 0.28 | ~350 µm |
| Coarser: bitter or dry cups | 0.30 | ~377 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 Niche Zero
- Espresso on a Niche Zero0.20
- AeroPress on a Niche Zero0.36
- V60 on a Niche Zero0.45
- Chemex on a Niche Zero0.56
- French press on a Niche Zero0.73
- Kalita Wave on a Niche Zero0.48
- Cold brew on a Niche Zero0.89
- Siphon on a Niche Zero0.52
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 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 Niche Zero?
Start at 0.28 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 Niche Zero 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.