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May 2017
Adjusting your grind
You’ve received your Ratio and you’re ready to brew your first coffee. But what grind setting should you use to get the best cup? Here’s a quick guide to getting your grinder dialed-in, using some of our favorite grinders.
Baratza Encore | Baratza Virtuoso | Baratza Vario | Fellow Ode | |
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Starting Setting | 20 | 20 | 10A | 5.5 |
Half-batch (20oz) Dose | 35 grams (7 level tablespoons of ground coffee) | 35 grams (7 level tablespoons of ground coffee) | 35 grams (7 level tablespoons of ground coffee) | 35 grams (7 level tablespoons of ground coffee) |
Full-batch (40oz) Dose | 70 grams (14 level tablespoons of ground coffee) | 70 grams (14 level tablespoons of ground coffee) | 70 grams (14 level tablespoons of ground coffee) | 70 grams (14 level tablespoons of ground coffee) |
If your coffee is tasting sour | Adjust finer - try settings 18-19 | Adjust finer - try settings 18-19 | Adjust finer - try settings 9L | Adjust finer - try settings 5 |
If your coffee is tasting bitter or astringent | Adjust coarser - try settings 21-22 | Adjust coarser - try settings 21-22 | Adjust coarser - try settings 10L | Adjust coarser - try settings 7 |
If you have another grinder, your ground coffee should be about the same size as sugar-in-the-raw. This will usually fall in the middle range. Also, If your coffee is tasting very sour, try adjusting your grind finer. If it’s tasting dry or astringent, adjust your grind a little coarser. If you need help - just call us.