Smeg
CGF11
Grind settings by brew method
Worked out from this grinder’s own dial curve — five reference points placed on a shared 0–100 grind index, interpolated with a monotone spline for conical burrs — rather than a one-size-fits-all chart.
- Dial range
- 0 – 30
- Burrs
- Conical
- Filter reference
- 10.5
- Espresso → filter
- 10.2 numbers
Fine · 030 · Coarse
EspressoFine
2.60.3 – 5.8
Moka potFiner than filter, coarser than espresso
6.85.8 – 7.9
AeroPress (short steep)For 1–2 minute recipes
8.67.9 – 9.3
Pour over — V60 / coneThe reference point for most published pour-over recipes
10.19.4 – 11.8
Pour over — flat bottomKalita, Orea and similar
11.810.5 – 13.9
Drip / batch brewAutomatic brewers
13.311.8 – 15.8
ChemexThe thick filter needs a coarser grind to avoid stalling
15.813.9 – 18.3
French pressCoarse
19.918 – 21.6
Cold brewCoarsest setting you have
2321.6 – 25.2
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