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Siphon grind size

Siphon grind size on a Option-O Lagom P64

For Siphon on a Option-O Lagom P64, start at 4.1. That is about 650 µm, a medium grind.

Option-O Lagom P64 setting for Siphon4.1Medium grind, ~650 µm
Finer 3.8Coarser 4.4Step size 10 µm

Adjusting from 4.1

WhenSettingParticle size
Finer: sour or thin cups3.8~625 µm
Start here4.1~650 µm
Coarser: bitter or dry cups4.4~685 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

Steps

  1. Heat 300 g of water in the lower bulb until it rises into the upper chamber.
  2. Add 20 g of medium-ground coffee and stir to wet it all.
  3. Keep a gentle heat for about 1 minute, stirring once.
  4. Take the heat away. The brew draws down through the filter.
  5. Taste. Sour: grind finer or steep a little longer. Bitter: grind coarser or steep shorter.

Other brew methods on a Option-O Lagom P64

Siphon on other grinders

Questions

What grind setting is best for Siphon on a Option-O Lagom P64?

Start at 4.1 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 Option-O Lagom P64 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.