EK43 Grinder Settings: Espresso, Filter, Aeropress and more

[@СофіяТихоліз]

Найкраще пояснення, яке справді чітке. Одразу зрозуміло що потрібно робити ❤

[@greysuit17]

I use the Origami Dripper at 7.5 - 8 dependent on coffee being used on my EK43s.

[@JesuCristoEsDiosYSalvador]

I have a ek43 the same as your but i have seen new ek43 with diferent numbers grind size yours and mine goes till 11, i have seen others that goes to 16. Does that mean they go coarser?

[@bensoytv4805]

Hi would just like to really know the ideal setting for you for filter coffees? Good CONTENT!

[@alexth5537]

What was the name of the funnel you used for the espresso? Apologies I couldn’t understand your accent. I got “Gia” funnel?! Lol

[@GadgetsGearCoffee]

I use a Kalita wave 155 and the cafe grinded it to #12 on an EK-43

[@amer0701]

1:10 Could you elaborate a bit more on what you've meant by an espresso shot looking different than a standard grinder?

[@SevenMilesCoffeeRoasters]

Espresso shots from the EK seem to speed up and look 'faster' than shots from a typical espresso grinder. Some baristas get worried that the coffee is under-extracted due to the different appearance, rather than relying on taste to decide on the best recipe.

[@baristaodla7640]

@@SevenMilesCoffeeRoasters so would the extraction time actually be lower than usual? Thanks

[@LuckyDragon289]

A well-aligned EK43 has a unimodal grind distribution, which (in part) means that there are fewer fines being produced than most conventional espresso-centric grinders. Fines provide resistance in the puck during extraction. Without those fines, the puck erodes quicker after being fully saturated, which means that your output flow rate will get faster as a result.

[@baristaodla7640]

@@LuckyDragon289 Then should we stop our shots faster than usual?

[@ozzy1280]

We don't have an EK43 at the cafe I work at (booooo), but I'd love to know the equivalent number of clicks on a Comandante C40 hand grinder. Like how many clicks out on a C40 would be the same size as 6 on the EK43? If that makes sense lol. This channel is a wealth of information! Thanks guys

[@SevenMilesCoffeeRoasters]

Hi, just got some details on the Commandante from our of our local coffee experts (Mitch) who has way more experience than me with it, he says "For a pour over or batch brew run your Comandante at roughly 20 to 23 clicks out and then adjust finer or courser depending on total brew time (2.30 to 3 minutes for pour over, 4 to 5 minutes for larger batch). For an aeropress you could keep the same settings or go slightly finer to 15 to 18 clicks. For a french press go a fair bit coarser, 25 to 27 clicks. You can achieve a great espresso around 7 to 10 clicks as well."...hope that helps, Ben.

[@ozzy1280]

@@SevenMilesCoffeeRoasters Fantastic! Thanks for the info!

[@patrickking4092]

Very cool! Where can I find that funnel you are using?

[@SevenMilesCoffeeRoasters]

It's called a jam funnel. If you google "coffee jam funnel" you should find a supplier near you.

[@JuanPablo-wc9ft]

Great video, one question. My grinder comes with a 1-16 settings, do you know which settings I should start with for each method in this grinder? So I don’t waste so much coffee trying. Thanks

[@SevenMilesCoffeeRoasters]

This is tricky to answer as Im not aware of all the different grinders available and their individual settings. But a general rule of thumb is Espresso is the finest (somewhere in the first third of settings), Filter is in the middle section and long brews are best with the last section of settings. This will depend on your coffee, equipment and your personal taste preference :)

[@pjshien]

*Old setting - 1 to 11 *New setting - 0 to 16 Therefore, (Old settings number - 1) ÷10 × 16 = new setting number Example of this video espresso setting is 1.5: (1.5 - 1) ÷10 × 16 = 0.8 in new setting

[@JuanPablo-wc9ft]

@@pjshien Thanks! That formula provides similar settings to the ones we’ve been using lately. For example, we’ve been using between 9,5 and 10,5 for V60

[@roastingshackspecialtycoff3996]

This is my general guide with my MK 43 1-16 setting grinder. .8 - 1.6 Espresso Grind 2.4 - 4 Domestic Espresso & Stove Top 4.8 - 6.4 Areo press 8 - 10.4 V60 10.4 Air Pods 10.4 - 11.2 Drip / K-Cup 10.4 - 12.8 Batch Brewer 12.8 - 14.4 Plunger / Metal Filter 14.4 - 16 Cold press / Cold Brew This is a good starting point. As you know grinds need to be tweaked for each coffee bean and roast you do.

[@bencampbell6127]

Loved the video. Just wondering if you’re using the stock factory burrs on this EK43 or if you’ve put the Turkish / Espresso burrs in there. Looking at picking up an S model for home and trying to figure out if it will need any mods to grind light roasted espresso.

[@SevenMilesCoffeeRoasters]

we use the stock "coffee" burrs.

[@munawarshahzad9579]

Thanks Nice information

[@mariorainy]

Thanks for video , do you know how many shots you need to waste between changing setting from filter to espresso? Or is it instantly good shot straight after alignment? Thank you

[@SevenMilesCoffeeRoasters]

you shouldn't have to waste any. the benefit of this style of grinder is that it doesn't retain any ground coffee.

[@mariorainy]

@@SevenMilesCoffeeRoasters cool thank you for reply

[@pouyansync]

Planning to get a grinder for our coffee shop but can’t decide between EK-43 or Ditting Swiss 807. Which one would you recommend?

[@SevenMilesCoffeeRoasters]

It depends on what you need it for. The EK43 will handle both retail bags and brewing one-off coffees (filter, espresso, etc) - the downside is it's huge. The 807 is compact & handles retail bags well - but will retain some grounds around the burrs, which makes it less ideal for brewing one-off coffees.

[@amrbarwari]

Hello I will open a coffee shop, can i use one grinder for pour over, turkish, filter, cold brew, Aeropress and siphon?! If yes how

[@SevenMilesCoffeeRoasters]

Yes, it's possible. Ideally you need a grinder with low grind retention, like the EK43 or Niche Zero. You just need to mark the settings for each different brew type and adjust before grinding.

[@battousai2790]

nice video as always! i wonder is it possible to grind espresso on standar burrs on ek43/s or we have to use turkish burrs instead? thanks

[@SevenMilesCoffeeRoasters]

yes, we're using the standard burrs in this example

[@faroukwasswa3588]

Thanks