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Moka pot grind size

Moka pot grind size on a Timemore Chestnut C2

For Moka pot on a Timemore Chestnut C2, start at 11 clicks. That is about 350 µm, a fine grind.

Timemore Chestnut C2 setting for Moka pot11 clicksFine grind, ~350 µm
Finer 10 clicksCoarser 12 clicksStep size 33.8 µm

Adjusting from 11 clicks

WhenSettingParticle size
Finer: sour or thin cups10 clicks~308 µm
Start here11 clicks~350 µm
Coarser: bitter or dry cups12 clicks~368 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 Timemore Chestnut C2

Moka pot on other grinders

Questions

What grind setting is best for Moka pot on a Timemore Chestnut C2?

Start at 11 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 Timemore Chestnut C2 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.