Varia VS3 (Gen 1) grind settings

The Varia VS3 (Gen 1) can grind coffee between a range of 170 – 1400 microns.

Varia VS3 (Gen 1) grind size chart

Varia VS3 (Gen 1) grind size chartNumbers from zero012345678910111213141516171819TurkishEspressoV60AeropressMoka PotPour OverSiphonFilter Coffee MachineFrench PressCuppingCold BrewCold DripSteep-and-release0200400600800100012001400μmExtra FineFineMedium FineMediumMedium CoarseCoarseExtra Coarse
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Varia VS3 (Gen 1) grind size table

The table below displays our recommended micron ranges for each brew method and their corresponding settings for the Varia VS3 (Gen 1).

Varia VS3 (Gen 1) grind settings
Brew methodNumbers from zero
Turkish0 – 0.7
Espresso0.2 – 3.3
V603.7 – 8.4
Aeropress2.4 – 12.5
Moka Pot3.1 – 7.8
Pour Over3.9 – 12.1
Siphon3.3 – 10
Filter Coffee Machine2.1 – 11.6
French Press8.3 – 18
Cupping4.7 – 10.8
Cold Brew10.1 – 19.6
Cold Drip10.4 – 17.5
Steep-and-release4.5 – 10.4

Other Varia grinder settings

Where does this information come from?

For the past five 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.