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In this episode, I dive deep into one of the most critical yet misunderstood aspects of brewing great coffee: finding your grinder's sweet spot. I share my recent experiences with multiple grinders, including the Timemore Chestnut Clarity King and the Timemore CP6, and reveal why most grinder settings are essentially useless. Through weeks of testing and countless cups of coffee, I discovered that every grinder—regardless of price or reputation—has a narrow range where it truly performs at its best. I break down why manufacturers mislead us with excessive click counts and settings that we'll never actually use, and explain why the majority of those 120+ clicks on your grinder are just wasting the mechanism.

You'll learn how to identify and work within your grinder's optimal range, why you should ignore online recommendations and trust your own palate instead, and how understanding this concept will transform your daily coffee routine. I explain the practical reality that most grinders only have about 16-20 usable clicks in their sweet spot range, and once you find that zone, you can finally stop fighting your equipment and start making consistently excellent coffee. This episode will change how you approach dialing in your grinder and help you get the most out of the gear you already own.

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