360-660 microns · 1:7 · 4-5 min
Moka pot grind size: fine-medium
A moka pot wants a grind a little coarser than espresso. Too fine and the pot sputters, over-extracts and tastes burnt.
| Grinder | Start at | Range | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Zpresso J-Max | 2.3.0 | 2.0.0-2.6.0 | Guide → |
| 1Zpresso JX-Pro | 2.7.0 | 2.4.0-3.0.0 | Guide → |
| 1Zpresso K-Ultra | 6.0 | 5.0-7.0 | Guide → |
| 1Zpresso Q2 | 1.6.0 | 1.2.0-2.0.0 | Guide → |
| Capresso Infinity | Fine | Fine | Guide → |
| Comandante C40 MK4 | 17 clicks | 14-20 clicks | Guide → |
| Niche Zero | 25 | 20-30 | Guide → |
Not built for moka pot: Fellow Ode Gen 1.
If your moka pot tastes wrong
| It tastes | Why | Do this |
|---|---|---|
| Bitter, burnt, metallic | Grind too fine or heat too high | Go coarser and pull the pot off the heat as soon as it starts to gurgle |
| Sour and thin | Grind too coarse | Go 2 steps finer and start with pre-boiled water |
| Pot sputters or stalls | Grind too fine or basket tamped | Go coarser and level the basket without pressing |
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