Tools
Shot timer & grind helper
Time the shot, weigh what comes out, and let the time and the taste tell you which way to move the grinder.
Espresso shot
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My shots
Target for a Doppio: 18 g in, about 36 g out, in 25–30 seconds. Change only the grind, one small step at a time.
Grind sizes at a glance
Extra fine
Looks like flour or cocoa powder. For Turkish and Greek coffee.
Looks like flour or cocoa powder. For Turkish and Greek coffee.
Fine
Looks like fine sand with a little grit. For espresso and every espresso drink.
Looks like fine sand with a little grit. For espresso and every espresso drink.
Medium-fine
Looks like table salt or fine sand. For pour-over, AeroPress, moka pot.
Looks like table salt or fine sand. For pour-over, AeroPress, moka pot.
Medium
Looks like coarse sand. For drip machine.
Looks like coarse sand. For drip machine.
Medium-coarse
Looks like between coarse sand and sea salt. For Chemex, Clever Dripper, cowboy coffee.
Looks like between coarse sand and sea salt. For Chemex, Clever Dripper, cowboy coffee.
Coarse
Looks like sea salt crystals. For French press, cold brew.
Looks like sea salt crystals. For French press, cold brew.
Sour, thin or weak: grind finer. Bitter, harsh or dry: grind coarser.
Brew timer
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The timer beeps and vibrates at the end and keeps the screen on while it runs. Step-by-step timings are on the recipe page.