Acaia Orbit:
Espresso Grind Settings & Guide
The Acaia Orbit is an electric flat burr grinder with 64mm burrs. It features stepless adjustment and is designed for both espresso and filter use. With low retention (~0.2g) and a single-dose-friendly design, it's a popular choice from Acaia.
At a glance
Acaia Orbit specs
Burr Type
Flat 64mm
Adjustment
Stepless
Retention
Low (~0.2g)
Single Dose Friendly
Yes
Espresso Capable
Yes
Primary Use
Espresso & Filter
Power
Electric
Espresso starting range
Where to start for espresso
No numbered scale. Stepless ring. Find touch point, open small amount for espresso. Use Acaia scale integration for dose consistency. Do NOT suggest specific numbers.
the stepless adjustment ring (small turns for fine changes) with auto-dosing integration
Starting point only — adjust based on your beans, roast level, dose, and target yield.
Quirks & tips
Integrates with Acaia scale via Bluetooth for dose-by-weight
Auto-stop when target dose reached
Detailed notes
64mm flat, single-dose with Bluetooth scale integration. Low retention. Stepless. Connected to Acaia ecosystem. Espresso and filter capable.
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Manufacturer
Acaia
Burrs
Flat 64mm
Adjustment
Stepless
Retention
Low (~0.2g)
Primary Use
Espresso & Filter