Find the ideal grind size of your grinder for each brew method. Compare particle size across grinders like Comandante, Timemore, 1Zpresso and more for specialty coffee.
The grind recommendation helps you find the ideal setting of your grinder for each brew method, from espresso to pour-over, avoiding trial and error.
The tool includes the calibration of dozens of popular grinders, such as Comandante, Timemore, 1Zpresso, Hibrew and Starseeker, and converts the setting between different grinders by comparing particle size in microns.
You can also mark the click ranges you should not use on your grinder and view the recommendation on an interactive chart.
As starting points: espresso needs a fine grind, pour-overs like V60 and Melitta need a medium grind, and French press a coarse grind. The tool shows the range on your specific grinder, but always adjust by the taste in the cup.
Enter the setting of one grinder and the tool converts it to the equivalent on another, using each grinders particle size in microns as reference.
It is the size of the ground coffee particles. Different methods call for different micron ranges, and that is what standardizes the comparison between grinders.
There is no universal number of clicks: it varies with the grinder model, the method, the beans, the roast and even burr wear. Select your grinder and brew to see the recommended range and use it as a starting point.
Espresso uses a much finer grind to resist pressure in seconds, while pour-over uses a medium grind for a longer gravity extraction.