Electric grinder
Cold brew grind setting for the Timemore Sculptor 064S
13.4–15
That is where to start with a light roast. It should come out looking like coarse sea salt. Medium roasts go to 14.2–15.8 and dark roasts to 15–16.
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 16.
| Roast | Setting | Looks like | Steep in the fridge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light roast | 13.4–15 | coarse sea salt | 18–22 h |
| Medium roast | 14.2–15.8 | coarse kosher salt | 14–18 h |
| Dark roast | 15–16 | raw sugar | 10–14 h |
Where the number comes from
The maker points to 11.3–16 for cold brew. People who own one report 14–16. Our starting point is 15 for a medium roast, and it moves with the roast.
Maker’s guidance: honestcoffeeguide.com
Owner reports: home-barista.com, reddit.com
If you changed the burrs
Different burrs cut differently at the same number. Here is where each set starts.
| Burr set | Light | Medium | Dark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timemore stock 64mm flat burr | 13.4–15 | 14.2–15.8 | 15–16 |
| SSP / LeBrew 63.9-64.0mm aftermarket flat burrDrop-in fit for 63.9-64.0mm burr sets only (pre-2020 SSP burrs don't fit the carrier). Changes the bite point, so re-zero the dial before trusting these numbers. | 13.4–15 | 14.2–15.8 | 15–16 |
How to use it
- Set it. Turn the ring until 13.4–15 sits at the mark. 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 1.6 at a time.
Let the app keep track.
Cold Brew Studio shows the dial created for your Timemore Sculptor 064S with the setting marked, sizes the batch to your brewer, and moves the dial for you when you rate how it tasted.
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Quick answers
- What grind setting should I use for cold brew on the Timemore Sculptor 064S?
- Start at 13.4–15 for a light roast, 14.2–15.8 for a medium roast and 15–16 for a dark roast.
- How long should I steep cold brew ground on the Timemore Sculptor 064S?
- 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.
- What does the maker recommend for cold brew on the Timemore Sculptor 064S?
- 11.3–16.