November 11, 2013

by Sarah Dooley, Education and Quality Manager

Baratza provides our users with a range of versatile grinders for all brew types, price points, and to suit many locations and situations.

The Baratza grinders operate in two basic burr styles – conical and flat.  The conical burrs are steel which we use in the Encore, Virtuoso and Preciso.  The flat burrs are available in both ceramic or steel and are used in the Vario and Forté grinders.  We have been doing a lot of testing to find the sweet spot or remarkably tasty flavors in coffee with our grinders. Getting started (brewing coffee) is half the battle, so hopefully the settings in the table below will be of assistance.

BARATZA BREW BASICS – START GUIDE

Encore

Virtuoso

Preciso

Vario/Forte Ceramic

 Vario/Forte  Steel

Chemex

#21

#20

#20D

9L

7O

Hario

#14

#13

#13B

6M

4F

Siphon

#13

#12

#12B

5N

3N

Press Pot

#30

#28

#28G

10B

8L

Basket Brewers

#15

#14

#14F

6M

4Z

AeroPress

#14

#13

#13B

#6M

#4M

Espresso

#5

#4

#4C

2Q

*

 

To sum it all up – if you use great brewing techniques, freshly roasted coffee and Baratza grinders, we will take you where you want to go in the cup, time and time again!

*modifications to this grinder for an espresso grind particle, will offset the grind coarseness range of your grinder. For details email: support@baratza.com.