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PLUNGER [coarse grind: 6.2]
Plunger (or French Press) and other similar immersion brew devices, which involved the ground coffee having contact with the water for an extended time. A coarse grind is most effective.

AEROPRESS & FILTER [medium grind: 5.7]
This category includes a range of brew devices that use filters (paper or reusable). Devices include the AeroPress, & AeroPressGo, the Hario V60, Chemex & Fretta, the MoccaMaster and other cone-filtered methods where water is poured over ground coffee. A medium grind is recommended.

STOVETOP [medium/fine grind: 5.1]
Also known as Moka pot, a stovetop to produces a strong, concentrated coffee, and is best with medium/fine grind is best for this brew device.

HOME ESPRESSO MACHINE [fine grind: 4.7]
This category includes simple home espresso machines. For example:

Atomic Coffee Maker

Breville Bambino & Plus

Breville Compact Café & Infuser

Breville Duo Temp Pro

Delonghi Dedica Range

Krups Coffee Makers.

Solis Barista Perfetta Plus.

HOME ESPRESSO MACHINE [fine grind: 4.5]
This slightly finer grind of 4.5 is available to help you optimise performance of your home coffee machine. It allows for flexibility, ensuring you find the ideal grind setting. The one machine that perfectly suits this grind is listed below.

Baby Gaggia

SEMI-PRO ESPRESSO MACHINE [finer grind: 4.2]
Includes machines for home or workplaces with greater functionality, such as a double boiler that has one boiler for brewing coffee and another for steaming milk. Examples include:

Ascaso Baby & Barista T Machines

Boema

Faema Faemina

Gaggia Milano

Nuova Simonelli Musica & Oscar

Rancilio Silvia

Rocket Appartamento & Giotto

Wega W Mini.

SEMI-PRO ESPRESSO MACHINE [finer grind: 4.0]
Includes machines for home or workplaces with greater functionality, such as a double boiler that has one boiler for brewing coffee and another for steaming milk. Examples include:

Bellezza Espresso Machines

Breville Dual Boiler

ECM Giotto

Kitchen Aid Espresso Machine

La Pavoni Lever

Sunbeam Café Series

Vibiemme Domobar

In addition to the semi-pro machines listed above, there are other brewing devices where grind 4.0 works well:

Wacaco Nanopresso portable coffee maker

Handpresso portable coffee maker

Portaspresso portable coffee maker.

REFILLABLE PODS [fine grind: 3.5]
No matter the brand, or type of refillable capsules or pods you have, a fine grind works best.


TURKISH [very fine grind: 2.0]
Turkish coffee combines extra finely ground coffee with water, boiling it in a small pot. An extra-fine grind is essential because Turkish coffee is served unfiltered.


Please note: while we try and grind to your specific settings, we cannot guarantee the grind setting will be exact for your set up.

If you do require a more specific grind setting, it may be worth investing in a grinder, and you can view our range of preferred coffee grinders HERE.