DAE hit a coffee grinder setting number that totally changed their brew?

Honestly, I've been messing with my burr grinder for months trying to get a perfect pour-over. I was stuck around setting 18 for the longest time, but the cups always came out a little sour. Last week I bumped it to 22 on a whim and the difference was insane - the flavor opened up completely and lost that bitter edge. It got me thinking, is there like a magic number for your specific beans? What setting did you land on that surprised you?

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mia7001mo agoMost Upvoted

22 was my wakeup call too, suddenly everything clicked.

angela_harris1mo ago

That 22 mark is pretty much my sweet spot too for lighter roasts. Tried 20 and it was still a little flat, but 23 made it way too bitter real quick.