Niche Zero:
Espresso Grind Settings & Guide
The Niche Zero is an electric conical burr grinder with 63mm 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 Niche.
At a glance
Niche Zero specs
Burr Type
Conical 63mm
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
15–25 on the dial
numbers on the dial (e.g. 'go 1 number finer' or 'try half a number coarser' — always relative to current setting)
Starting point only — adjust based on your beans, roast level, dose, and target yield.
Quirks & tips
Dial numbers are not linear microns — smaller numbers = finer
Each single number on the dial is a significant change for espresso
Half-number positions are possible and useful for fine-tuning
Detailed notes
Stepless conical. Extremely low retention (~0.2g). Single-dose focused design. Espresso range typically 15–25 on the dial depending on roast. Small changes (0.5–1 number) are significant for espresso. Light roasts usually need finer (lower numbers) than dark.
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Manufacturer
Niche
Burrs
Conical 63mm
Adjustment
Stepless
Retention
Low (~0.2g)
Primary Use
Espresso & Filter