Grind volume

Grinders are one of the keys to exceptional espresso. Discuss them here.
fizguy
Posts: 156
Joined: 15 years ago

#1: Post by fizguy »

I have noted the following experience:

I can grind the same quantity (mass) of the same beans into the same portafilter using two grinders with approximately 25% difference in volume.

The two grinders are a eureka Olympus wth red speed burrs and a mazzer mini with super jolly burrs. The mazzer produces the greater volume.

What about the grinders leads to such a difference?

tennisman03110
Posts: 356
Joined: 5 years ago

#2: Post by tennisman03110 »

The coarser the grind, the greater the volume. That's after tamping.