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Breville Barista Express (built-in grinder)

Grind settings chart. Dial: Grind size dial 1-16, 1 = finest. The built-in grinder covers espresso settings only and doses straight into the portafilter. Breville says to start at 5 and adjust with the extraction guide.

Breville Barista Express (built-in grinder) grind settings by brew method
MethodStart atRangeRatioDetails
Espresso51-161:2Full guide →
V60 pour overNot designed for this method.
ChemexNot designed for this method.
Drip coffee makerNot designed for this method.
French pressNot designed for this method.
Cold brewNot designed for this method.

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Where these numbers come from

Settings are starting points. Burrs wear, beans differ and two grinders of the same model can be calibrated a step or two apart. Taste, then adjust.