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- DF DF64 Gen 2
- Siphon
Siphon grind size
Siphon grind size on a DF DF64 Gen 2
For Siphon on a DF DF64 Gen 2, start at 49. That is about 650 µm, a medium grind.
DF DF64 Gen 2 setting for Siphon49Medium grind, ~650 µm
Finer 46Coarser 52Step size 9.7 µm
Adjusting from 49
| When | Setting | Particle size |
|---|---|---|
| Finer: sour or thin cups | 46 | ~624 µm |
| Start here | 49 | ~650 µm |
| Coarser: bitter or dry cups | 52 | ~684 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 Siphon
- Dose20 g
- Water300 g
- Ratio1:15
- Timeabout 1:00 of contact
- Water temperaturejust below boiling
Steps
- Heat 300 g of water in the lower bulb until it rises into the upper chamber.
- Add 20 g of medium-ground coffee and stir to wet it all.
- Keep a gentle heat for about 1 minute, stirring once.
- Take the heat away. The brew draws down through the filter.
- Taste. Sour: grind finer or steep a little longer. Bitter: grind coarser or steep shorter.
Other brew methods on a DF DF64 Gen 2
- Espresso on a DF DF64 Gen 27
- Moka pot on a DF DF64 Gen 218
- AeroPress on a DF DF64 Gen 228
- V60 on a DF DF64 Gen 239
- Chemex on a DF DF64 Gen 254
- French press on a DF DF64 Gen 274
- Kalita Wave on a DF DF64 Gen 243
- Cold brew on a DF DF64 Gen 295
Siphon on other grinders
- Siphon on a Comandante C40 MK424 clicks
- Siphon on a 1Zpresso K-Ultra0.8.5
- Siphon on a 1Zpresso JX-Pro3.5.2
- Siphon on a 1Zpresso J-Ultra2.6.4
- Siphon on a 1Zpresso Q21.9.0
- Siphon on a 1Zpresso X-Ultra2.0.9
- Siphon on a Timemore Chestnut C220 clicks
- Siphon on a Timemore Chestnut C317 clicks
- Siphon on a Timemore Sculptor 0645
- Siphon on a Kingrinder K61.16
- Siphon on a Kingrinder K41.17
- Siphon on a Baratza Encore17
- Siphon on a Baratza Virtuoso+18
- Siphon on a Baratza Sette 3019
- Siphon on a Fellow Ode Gen 25
- Siphon on a Fellow Opus5.5
- Siphon on a Eureka Mignon Specialita1+3
- Siphon on a Niche Zero0.52
- Siphon on a Hario Skerton Pro3 clicks
- Siphon on a Hario Mini Mill Plus8 clicks
- Siphon on a Breville Smart Grinder Pro44
- Siphon on a Wilfa Svart8
- Siphon on a Kinu M47 Classic3.9
- Siphon on a Option-O Lagom P644.1
- Siphon on a Porlex Mini II11 clicks
Questions
What grind setting is best for Siphon on a DF DF64 Gen 2?
Start at 49 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?
Sour: grind finer or steep a little longer. Bitter: grind coarser or steep shorter.
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.