Baratza Vario grind settings

The Baratza Vario can grind coffee between a range of 230 – 1150 microns.

Baratza Vario grind size chart

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Baratza Vario grind size table

The table below displays our recommended micron ranges for each brew method and their corresponding settings for the Baratza Vario.

Baratza Vario grind settings
Brew methodSettings
TurkishN/A
Espresso1A – 2O
V602U – 6B
Aeropress2A – 8U
Moka Pot2K – 5P
Pour Over2W – 8N
Siphon2O – 7D
Filter Coffee Machine1S – 8F
French Press6A – 10W
Cupping3M – 7Q
Cold Brew7E – 10W
Cold Drip7J – 10W
Steep-and-release3J – 7K
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Baratza Vario burr upgrades

The Baratza Vario can be upgraded with stronger and sharper burrs which can create a better taste profile. We maintain a database of burr upgrades includng details of their materials and where to buy them. The available burr upgrades for the Vario are displayed below:

Baratza 54mm - Steel Flat Burrs

Baratza 54mm - Steel Flat Burrs

type
flat
coating
None
material
Stainless steel
diameter
54mm

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Mahlkönig 54mm - Vario Special Steel Burrs

Mahlkönig 54mm - Vario Special Steel Burrs

type
flat
coating
None
material
Tool steel
life time
400
diameter
54mm

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Other Baratza grinder settings

Where does this information come from?

For the past six years, we’ve gathered data on coffee grinders to develop our coffee grind size chart. The data for these charts comes from our research and the feedback we receive from coffee lovers.