Mazzer ZM Plus grind settings

The Mazzer ZM Plus can grind coffee between a range of 0 – 1400 microns.

Mazzer ZM Plus grind size chart

Mazzer ZM Plus grind size chartMicrons from zero010020030040050060070080090010001100120013001400TurkishEspressoV60AeropressMoka PotPour OverSiphonFilter Coffee MachineFrench PressCuppingCold BrewCold DripSteep-and-release0200400600800100012001400μmExtra FineFineMedium FineMediumMedium CoarseCoarseExtra Coarse
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Mazzer ZM Plus grind size table

The table below displays our recommended micron ranges for each brew method and their corresponding settings for the Mazzer ZM Plus.

Mazzer ZM Plus grind settings
Brew methodMicrons from zero
Turkish40 – 220
Espresso180 – 380
V60400 – 700
Aeropress320 – 960
Moka Pot360 – 660
Pour Over410 – 930
Siphon375 – 800
Filter Coffee Machine300 – 900
French Press690 – 1300
Cupping460 – 850
Cold Brew800 – 1400
Cold Drip820 – 1270
Steep-and-release450 – 825
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Mazzer ZM Plus burr upgrades

The Mazzer ZM Plus 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 ZM Plus are displayed below:

SSP 83mm - Lab Sweet Silver Knight

SSP 83mm - Lab Sweet Silver Knight

type
flat
coating
DLC (Diamond-Like Carbon)
material
Cast Steel
diameter
83mm
notes
Silver Knight is SSP's name for DLC coated burrs.

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SSP 83mm - Unimodal Espresso (UE)/Multipurpose Red Speed

SSP 83mm - Unimodal Espresso (UE)/Multipurpose Red Speed

type
flat
coating
TiAlCN (Titanium Aluminium Carbo-Nitride)
material
Tool steel
diameter
83mm
notes
Red Speed is SSP's name for TiAICN coated burrs.

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SSP 83mm - High Uniformity (HU)/Espresso Red Speed

SSP 83mm - High Uniformity (HU)/Espresso Red Speed

type
flat
coating
TiAlCN (Titanium Aluminium Carbo-Nitride)
material
Tool steel
diameter
83mm
notes
Red Speed is SSP's name for TiAICN coated burrs.

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Other Mazzer 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.