Electric grinder
Cold brew grind setting for the Baratza Virtuoso+
30–34
That is where to start with a light roast. It should come out looking like coarse sea salt. Medium roasts go to 32–36 and dark roasts to 34–38.
The setting, by roast
Lighter roasts are harder to pull flavor out of, so they grind a little finer and steep longer. Darker roasts go the other way. The dial runs from 1 to 40.
| Roast | Setting | Looks like | Steep in the fridge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light roast | 30–34 | coarse sea salt | 18–22 h |
| Medium roast | 32–36 | coarse kosher salt | 14–18 h |
| Dark roast | 34–38 | raw sugar | 10–14 h |
Where the number comes from
People who own one report 27–40. Our starting point is 34 for a medium roast, and it moves with the roast.
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If you changed the burrs
Different burrs cut differently at the same number. Here is where each set starts.
| Burr set | Light | Medium | Dark |
|---|---|---|---|
| M3 conical (stock) | 30–34 | 32–36 | 34–38 |
| M2 conical burr setOfficial Baratza upgrade kit; same numbered dial range, sharper burr geometry gives fewer fines/more clarity rather than a different grind-size number. | 30–34 | 32–36 | 34–38 |
How to use it
- Set it. Set the dial to 30–34. That is the light roast setting. Use the table above for anything darker.
- Grind and look. You want pieces about the size of coarse sea salt.
- Steep. Give it 18–22 hours in the fridge, or 12–14 on the counter.
- Taste and adjust. Too bitter? Go coarser next time. Too sour? Go finer. Move about 4 at a time.
Let the app keep track.
Cold Brew Studio shows the dial created for your Baratza Virtuoso+ with the setting marked, sizes the batch to your brewer, and moves the dial for you when you rate how it tasted.
Free on iPhone and the web. No account needed.
Quick answers
- What grind setting should I use for cold brew on the Baratza Virtuoso+?
- Start at 30–34 for a light roast, 32–36 for a medium roast and 34–38 for a dark roast.
- How long should I steep cold brew ground on the Baratza Virtuoso+?
- 18–22 hours in the fridge for a light roast, 14–18 for medium and 10–14 for dark. On the counter it goes faster: 12–14, 9–12 and 7–9 hours.
- What should the grounds look like?
- Coarse. About the size of coarse sea salt for a light roast, coarse kosher salt for medium and raw sugar for dark.