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Baratza Virtuoso+:
Espresso Grind Settings & Guide

The Baratza Virtuoso+ is an electric conical burr grinder with 40mm burrs. It features stepped adjustment (~35µm per step) and is designed primarily for filter and pour-over brewing. With moderate retention (~1.5g) and a hopper-fed design, it's a popular choice from Baratza. Note: this grinder is not typically recommended for espresso without modification.

At a glance

Baratza Virtuoso+ specs

Burr Type

Conical 40mm

Adjustment

Stepped

Step Size

~35µm per step

Retention

Medium (~1.5g)

Single Dose Friendly

Espresso Capable

Primary Use

Filter / Pour-over

Power

Electric

Espresso starting range

Where to start for espresso

Not recommended for espresso

numbered setting (1–40, lower = finer)

Starting point only — adjust based on your beans, roast level, dose, and target yield.

Quirks & tips

Filter-focused grinder — espresso range difficult to dial in

Detailed notes

Filter-focused 40mm conical. Not designed for espresso. Same limitations as Encore for espresso use.

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