Dose 20 grams of coffee if using a bottomless portafilter and triple basket. DoseĬlive recommends a dose of 18 grams of coffee when using a double basket (typically found in a double spouted portafilter - if you're confused by all this "double" nonsense, let us help you out). Follow the instructions below and we will circle back to dialing in your grinder. Start with a fine grind – coarser than flour, finer than table salt.
While we do offer a unique grinder dial-in service so that your machine is ready out of the box, this is still a vitally important skill for any home barista. The basic premise of dialing in your grinder is to ensure that your 1:1.5 brew ratio occurs within 25-30 seconds after your pump starts.