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Moka pot grind size
Moka pot grind size on a Timemore Chestnut C3
For Moka pot on a Timemore Chestnut C3, start at 10 clicks. That is about 350 µm, a fine grind.
Timemore Chestnut C3 setting for Moka pot10 clicksFine grind, ~350 µm
Finer 9 clicksCoarser 11 clicksStep size 40.7 µm
Adjusting from 10 clicks
| When | Setting | Particle size |
|---|---|---|
| Finer: sour or thin cups | 9 clicks | ~340 µm |
| Start here | 10 clicks | ~350 µm |
| Coarser: bitter or dry cups | 11 clicks | ~400 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 Timemore Chestnut C3
- Espresso on a Timemore Chestnut C37 clicks
- AeroPress on a Timemore Chestnut C312 clicks
- V60 on a Timemore Chestnut C315 clicks
- Chemex on a Timemore Chestnut C318 clicks
- French press on a Timemore Chestnut C323 clicks
- Kalita Wave on a Timemore Chestnut C316 clicks
- Cold brew on a Timemore Chestnut C328 clicks
- Siphon on a Timemore Chestnut C317 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 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 Timemore Chestnut C3?
Start at 10 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 C3 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.