How do you calibrate or match grinders when trying to compare 2 grinders

How do you calibrate or match grinders when trying to compare 2 grinders

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How do you calibrate or match grinders when trying to compare 2 grinders

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How do you calibrate or match grinders when trying to compare 2 grinders

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How do you calibrate or match grinders when trying to compare 2 grinders

How do you calibrate or match grinders when trying to compare 2 grinders

minimum dose size?

Jan 31, 2024 |

I use the Hario switch to brew my coffee and am trying to reduce my caffeine consumption. Hence I would like to brew smaller cups of coffee. I am currently using 10g of coffee with 160g of water. (1:16 Ratio) I am wondering if there is a minimum amount of coffee...

How do you calibrate or match grinders when trying to compare 2 grinders

Do you try to match them closest in draw down time, and then compare taste? To me that seems to have a lot of variables, including if one grinder produces more fines than another at the same average grind size

Or you could match closest in taste, and then look for slight taste nuances between them as well as draw down time differences as cues – but this seems even less precise.

So what’s the best way to do it?

For reference, I’m trying to compare my df64 with SSP MP burrs with my 1zpresso K series grinder – for pour over only

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