When a shot starts running differently, a numbered grinder dial gives you a change you can record. Check the dose and puck preparation first, then move the setting a little and compare.
The Yozcoffee automatic espresso grinder has 35 settings, a stainless steel conical burr and one-touch operation with an automatic stop. Use the numbers as a record of your own recipe, making small adjustments and comparing the results.
What 35 grind settings actually give you
Setting numbers belong to this grinder. They are useful for your own notes, but do not translate directly to another model or guarantee the same result with a new bag.
The dial runs 1 to 35, fine to coarse. The product guide splits the range like this:
| Dial range | Suggested starting method | General texture |
|---|---|---|
| 1–5 | Espresso | Extra fine |
| 5–10 | Moka pot | Fine |
| 10–15 | Pour-over | Medium-fine |
| 15–25 | Drip coffee | Medium |
| 25–35 | French press | Coarse |
Use the overlapping ranges to find a starting point. Coffee, filter and batch size can move the setting that works best for you.
A practical way to dial in espresso
Hold the dose, basket and target yield steady while changing grind. That keeps the comparison useful.
- Start near setting 3. That is what the product page suggests for espresso. Treat it as a reference point rather than a promise that your machine agrees.
- Weigh the dose. Use what your basket is built for, 18 g in an 18 g basket, and keep it there while testing. Eyeballing the dose makes a grind change unreadable.
- Prep the puck identically. Distribute, tamp level, wipe the rim. Same order and same pressure every shot.
- Watch the flow, then taste. Pale, fast, thin and sour means go finer. Barely moving, dark, and drying at the back of the throat means go coarser.
- Move one setting. Small changes make it easier to identify a useful setting without skipping past it.
- Write the number down. "Setting 4, 18 g in, 36 g out, 21 s, sour" beats trying to remember where the ring was pointing yesterday.
If the flow comes out of one side of the basket first, or sprays sideways off the spouts, stop adjusting the grinder. That is channeling, and it will make a perfectly sensible setting look wrong for days. Fix distribution first, then go back to the dial. None of this is readable without a small scale with a built-in timer under the cup, reading to 0.1 g with the clock running.
Changing beans without starting over
With a new bag, begin near your last working setting and taste the result. Adjust as needed; neither roast level nor bean age predicts an exact number of steps.
Write down the coffee, grind setting, dose and yield when a shot works. Those details give you a starting point for the next brew.
Using the grinder beyond espresso
The listed range covers several methods, from espresso-style brewing to French press. Use the guide to find a starting band, then check the result with your brewer.
Pour-over starts at 10-15. Draining in 1:50 with a thin cup means finer; a stalled bed and a drying finish past 3:45 means coarser. French press starts at 25-35, and what you want there is a texture coarse enough to plunge without forcing and without a millimeter of silt in the bottom of the cup. If filter coffee is where most of your brewing happens, the brew-by-weight routine works better alongside these bands than counting scoops does.
How the cordless workflow fits a coffee bar
A 7.4V lithium battery and a USB-C port mean no cable running between the grinder and the machine. Charge it between sessions rather than grinding while plugged in, which is what the product page recommends and also how you avoid a cord tangled around a portafilter at 7 a.m.
The cycle is short by design. About 25 g of beans into the hopper, set the dial, one press, and the automatic stop ends it. The 120 ml grounds cup is transparent and holds on with a magnetic lock, so it comes away with one hand while the other holds the portafilter.
The transparent cup lets you catch an obvious wrong setting before brewing. Weigh the output for dose and use the finished coffee to assess smaller adjustments.
Capacity, size, and the batch question
The hopper holds about 25 g. That covers one or two shots depending on your basket, and it is the spec most likely to irritate you. Grinding for a French press means refilling, and for a 1 L drip batch it means refilling twice.
The listed body dimensions are 250 × 73 mm, with a weight of roughly 512 g. Allow extra clearance for filling and removing the grounds cup when checking where it will fit.
Check its dimensions against your travel bag and protect it from knocks. A cordless design is easier to move, but still needs room for the body and cup.
Conical burr or blade grinder?
Blade grinders produce a broad mix of particle sizes, making espresso adjustment difficult. A burr grinder offers a defined setting, though its suitability still depends on the basket and how fine the steps are.
Burrs grind through a set gap, which the adjustment mechanism changes. This grinder uses a stainless steel conical burr. Grind adjustment is only part of the recipe; bean condition, water and puck preparation still matter.
Cleaning without carrying yesterday's coffee forward
Keep residue from building up with this routine:
- Empty the grounds cup after each use instead of leaving coffee sitting in it.
- Run the included brush around the burr and the adjustment ring, where fines pack hardest. A deeper clean is worth doing monthly on oily beans.
- Wipe the body with a dry or barely damp cloth.
- Rinse only the parts the manual names as washable.
- Dry everything completely before it goes back together.
- Keep water away from the motor housing, the charging port and the battery compartment.
If the motor strains or stops, switch it off and follow the manual's jam-clearing instructions. Do not repeatedly restart it or force the adjustment ring.
Who this automatic espresso grinder suits
This format can suit small doses where space is limited. Check the capacity and adjustment range against the espresso gear or filter brewer you use.
For larger doses or repeated drinks, compare capacity and duty-cycle guidance. A 60-setting electric grinder offers another adjustment range; a hand grinder with 40 settings avoids charging. Setting count alone does not prove finer espresso adjustment, so check how the steps suit your basket.
Final thoughts
Keep a short recipe note beside the grinder. Record a useful setting, then make small changes when the coffee or flow changes.
Two weeks of that gives you a short list, a number per bag and a number per brew method, and dialing in a new coffee stops being an event. The wider grinder range covers the manual and higher-setting options, and a 38-setting cordless grinder is the closer sibling if filter coffee rather than espresso is your default.
Frequently asked questions
What grind setting should I use for espresso?
The product guide lists 1–5 for espresso-style brewing and suggests 3 as a starting point. Assess flow and taste with your basket; a listed range cannot guarantee that each step is fine enough for every espresso setup.
Can this grinder handle pour-over and French press?
Yes. 10-15 for pour-over, 15-25 for drip, 25-35 for French press. Those are starting bands rather than recipes, and a flat-bottom dripper will settle on a different number than a cone with the same coffee.
How many beans fit in the hopper?
Around 25 g, which covers one or two shots depending on your basket. For a French press or a full drip batch you will be refilling partway through.
Can I use the grinder while it is charging?
The product page describes it as designed for cordless grinding and recommends charging between sessions. Follow the supplied manual on this rather than treating it as a plug-in appliance.
What comes in the box?
The listed package includes the grinder, transparent grounds cup, USB-C cable and cleaning brush. Check the current included-items list if you need a specific accessory.
