Hand grinder

Cold brew grind setting for the Kinu M47

275–325clicks

That is where to start with a light roast. It should come out looking like coarse sea salt. Medium roasts go to 300–350 and dark roasts to 325–375.

Kinu M47, set for a light roast

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 0 to 500 clicks.

RoastSettingLooks likeSteep in the fridge
Light roast275–325 clickscoarse sea salt18–22 h
Medium roast300–350 clickscoarse kosher salt14–18 h
Dark roast325–375 clicksraw sugar10–14 h

Where the number comes from

People who own one report 225–425 clicks. Our starting point is 325 for a medium roast, and it moves with the roast.

Owner reports: reddit.com, reddit.com, youtube.com

How to use it

  1. Set it. Set the dial to 275–325 clicks. That is the light roast setting. Use the table above for anything darker.
  2. Grind and look. You want pieces about the size of coarse sea salt. Coarse settings go quickly by hand.
  3. Steep. Give it 18–22 hours in the fridge, or 12–14 on the counter.
  4. Taste and adjust. Too bitter? Go coarser next time. Too sour? Go finer. Move about 50 clicks at a time.

Let the app keep track.

Cold Brew Studio shows the dial created for your Kinu M47 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 Kinu M47?
Start at 275–325 clicks for a light roast, 300–350 clicks for a medium roast and 325–375 clicks for a dark roast.
How long should I steep cold brew ground on the Kinu M47?
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.