PSA: My new grinder gave me grounds that looked like beach sand for a month

I got a Baratza Encore as a gift and set it to the 'medium' setting like the box said. Every single cup came out tasting super bitter and weak, no matter the beans. After three weeks of this, I watched a video that said to ignore the numbers and adjust by sound and feel. It took me two more tries to get a grind that actually worked for my French press. Has anyone else had to completely relearn their grind size with a new machine?

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paulw636d ago

Those preset numbers are basically just suggestions, every machine is a little different out of the box.

kim_patel896d ago

Yeah, those preset numbers are just a starting point. I read that even the same model can have small differences from the factory. You really do have to go by the coffee it makes, not the dial.