medium-fine grind · 320-960 microns
Baratza Sette 270 grind setting for AeroPress
Start at 13E on the Baratza Sette 270 for AeroPress, and stay inside 10-15. Brew at 1:15 for 1:30-2:30.
13E is from Baratza's AeroPress guide.
- Ratio
- 1:15
- Time
- 1:30-2:30
- Water
- 85-95 C
Taste, then fix
If it tastes wrong
| It tastes | Why | Do this on the Sette 270 |
|---|---|---|
| Sour, thin, sharp | Under-extracted: grind too coarse or steep too short | Go 2 to 3 steps finer, or add 30 to 60 seconds of steep time |
| Bitter, dry, harsh finish | Over-extracted: grind too fine or steep too long | Go 2 to 3 steps coarser, or cut 30 seconds of steep time |
| Hard to press | Grind too fine | Go 2 steps coarser; the press should take about 30 seconds of gentle pressure |
| Weak but not sour | Not enough coffee for the water | Tighten the ratio: use 1 to 2 more grams per 250 g of water |
What you are aiming for
The AeroPress is forgiving and works across a wide grind range. Finer grinds pair with shorter steeps, coarser grinds with longer ones.
On the Baratza Sette 270, 13E is the documented start. If your grounds look much finer or coarser than this, your grinder may be calibrated differently: trust the taste, then the number.
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Questions
What grind setting should I use on the Baratza Sette 270 for AeroPress?
Start at 13E on the Baratza Sette 270 for AeroPress, and stay inside 10-15. Brew at 1:15 for 1:30-2:30.
My AeroPress tastes sour on the Baratza Sette 270. What do I change?
Sour means under-extracted. Go 2 to 3 steps finer, or add 30 to 60 seconds of steep time. Change one thing at a time and taste again.
My AeroPress tastes bitter on the Baratza Sette 270. What do I change?
Bitter means over-extracted. Go 2 to 3 steps coarser, or cut 30 seconds of steep time.
Source
assets.breville.com, baratza.com. Settings are starting points; two grinders of the same model can sit a step or two apart.