Breville espresso machine grind size chart

Machine notes matter because the burr set, basket, and puck prep change how the same dial number behaves.

Keep the grinder close, then let shot time and taste decide whether the next move goes finer or coarser.

Short checklist

  • Hold the dose steady for two shots before judging the dial.
  • Watch whether the flow blondes early or stays syrupy.
  • Use one click at a time when the machine is already close.