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Mahlkönig EK43 S grind settings

The Mahlkönig EK43 S can grind coffee between a range of 180 – 803 microns.

Mahlkönig EK43 S grind size chart

Mahlkönig EK43 S grind size chartRotations from zero012345678910111213141516TurkishEspressoV60AeropressMoka PotPour OverSiphonFilter Coffee MachineFrench PressCuppingCold BrewCold DripSteep-and-release0200400600800100012001400μmExtra FineFineMedium FineMediumMedium CoarseCoarseExtra Coarse

Mahlkönig EK43 S grind size table

The table below displays our recommended micron ranges for each brew method and their corresponding settings for the Mahlkönig EK43 S.

Mahlkönig EK43 S grind settings
Brew methodRotations from zero
Turkish0 – 1
Espresso0 – 5.1
V605.7 – 13.3
Aeropress3.6 – 16
Moka Pot4.7 – 12.3
Pour Over6 – 16
Siphon5.1 – 15.9
Filter Coffee Machine3.1 – 16
French Press13.1 – 16
Cupping7.2 – 16
Cold Brew16
Cold Drip16
Steep-and-release7 – 16
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Mahlkönig EK43 S burr upgrades

The Mahlkönig EK43 S 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 EK43 S are displayed below:

SSP 98mm - High Uniformity Red Speed

SSP 98mm - High Uniformity Red Speed

type
flat
coating
TiAlCN (Titanium Aluminium Carbo-Nitride)
material
Tool steel
diameter
98mm
notes
Red Speed is SSP's name for TiAICN coated burrs.
SSP 98mm - High Uniformity Silver Knight

SSP 98mm - High Uniformity Silver Knight

type
flat
coating
DLC (Diamond-Like Carbon)
material
Tool steel
diameter
98mm
notes
Silver Knight is SSP's name for DLC coated burrs.
SSP 98mm - Brew Red Speed

SSP 98mm - Brew Red Speed

type
flat
coating
TiAlCN (Titanium Aluminium Carbo-Nitride)
material
Tool steel
diameter
98mm
notes
Red Speed is SSP's name for TiAICN coated burrs.
SSP 98mm - Brew Silver Knight

SSP 98mm - Brew Silver Knight

type
flat
coating
DLC (Diamond-Like Carbon)
material
Tool steel
diameter
98mm
notes
Silver Knight is SSP's name for DLC coated burrs.
SSP 98mm - Multipurpose Red Speed

SSP 98mm - Multipurpose Red Speed

type
flat
coating
TiAlCN (Titanium Aluminium Carbo-Nitride)
material
Tool steel
diameter
98mm
notes
Red Speed is SSP's name for TiAICN coated burrs.
SSP 98mm - Multipurpose Silver Knight

SSP 98mm - Multipurpose Silver Knight

type
flat
coating
DLC (Diamond-Like Carbon)
material
Tool steel
diameter
98mm
notes
Silver Knight is SSP's name for DLC coated burrs.
SSP 98mm - Lab Sweet Cast Red Speed

SSP 98mm - Lab Sweet Cast Red Speed

type
flat
coating
TiAlCN (Titanium Aluminium Carbo-Nitride)
material
Cast steel
diameter
98mm
notes
Red Speed is SSP's name for TiAICN coated burrs.
SSP 98mm - Lab Sweet Cast Silver Knight

SSP 98mm - Lab Sweet Cast Silver Knight

type
flat
coating
DLC (Diamond-Like Carbon)
material
Cast steel
diameter
98mm
notes
Silver Knight is SSP's name for DLC coated burrs.

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.

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