Bezzera BB005 Coffee Grinder Quick Guide
Channel: Fine Coffee Company Official Channel
Date: 29/09/2016

A simple grinder set up guide we did quickly for our users. 
[IMPORTANT UPDATE 2021, PLEASE READ] 

1. In the video stated at 2:03, it states that a new grinder should be turned 25 full rounds to get it closer to espresso grind size. This is no longer true.
We will suggest turning 7 to 10 full rounds and fine tune from there instead.

2. In the video, the stated 25ml (+-2.5ml) in 25 seconds is from each sprout. For a double portafilter, the total content should be 50ml (+-5ml) in 25 seconds.

3. 25ml in 25 seconds is closer to Italiano standard but that would only work well using dark roast and preferably with Robusta.

4. If you are using a medium or lighter roast, pure Arabica, we will suggest increasing it to 16g to 22g. The more coffee used, the easier it gets to a perfect extraction

5. You can consider shortening to 20 seconds which should reduce the astringent or drag the extraction a little longer if it's abit too acidic. A 15 seconds extraction is a ristretto.


[IMPORTANT!!] 

Never put your finger into the grinder.

The guide focuses on using a double portafilter. You can use the same instructions to use for a Single.

For grinders that have a few programmable buttons like the Quamar M80E, Q50E, etc. You will need to go to the programming mode and program the timing.

No matter what grinder that you have, tuning the grinder with wide adjustments when the hopper is loaded. Increase the risk of getting the grinder jamming.
If that's the case, tune the grinder coarser until the trapped coffee bean release from its stuck spot.


FAQ: 

Q: Why aren't there no markers on the Bezzera BB005 Grinder?
Ans: You don't really need the markers, as coffee won't remain in the same condition. 
You will need to tune the grinder depending on the status of your beans all the time, and knowing at which mark won't really help.

Also, different type of coffee may require different amount of coffee in one dose.