Mahlkönig VTA 6S grind settings
The Mahlkönig VTA 6S can grind coffee between a range of 170 – 950 microns.
This grinder has burr upgrades available
Mahlkönig VTA 6S grind size chart
Mahlkönig VTA 6S grind size table
The table below displays our recommended micron ranges for each brew method and their corresponding settings for the Mahlkönig VTA 6S.
| Brew method | Settings |
|---|---|
| Turkish | 1 |
| Espresso | 2 – 4 |
| V60 | 5 – 9 |
| Aeropress | 4 – 13 |
| Moka Pot | 4 – 8 |
| Pour Over | 5 – 12 |
| Siphon | 5 – 10 |
| Filter Coffee Machine | 3 – 12 |
| French Press | 9 – 13 |
| Cupping | 6 – 11 |
| Cold Brew | 11 – 13 |
| Cold Drip | 11 – 13 |
| Steep-and-release | 6 – 11 |
Mahlkönig VTA 6S burr upgrades
The Mahlkönig VTA 6S 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 VTA 6S are displayed below:
SSP 120mm - VTA 6S (Brewing / Bulk) Red Speed
- type
- flat
- coating
- TiAlCN (Titanium Aluminium Carbo-Nitride)
- material
- Tool steel
- diameter
- 120mm
- notes
- Red Speed is SSP's name for TiAICN coated burrs.
no links available
SSP 120mm - VTA 6S (Brewing / Bulk) Silver Knight
- type
- flat
- coating
- DLC (Diamond-Like Carbon)
- material
- Tool steel
- diameter
- 120mm
- notes
- Silver Knight is SSP's name for DLC coated burrs.
no links available
Other Mahlkönig 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.