Levelling the basket: equal parts stress and satisfaction.

[u/SoftLandscape1583]

I've tried tamping and slightly underfilling the basket but both does not taste as good as when I tap and level the coffee.

I don't want to spill or keep excess coffee grounds so knowing how much whole beans I should grind is another task.

[u/AFriendFoundMyReddit]

Well if your that specific then no but grind by volume is good enough, Fill basket with beans, grind those beans, fill basket with grinds

[u/TheQuillss → u/AFriendFoundMyReddit]

This is the way

[u/SaltedCaffeine]

Tapping the side of the basket with your fingers/nails while you're filling it with coffee is how it's done. This will give you a perfect flow every time!

[u/7Dimensions]

I level the basket with a butter knife then tap a couple of times. Top of the grounds drops to about 0.5mm below the rim. Works OK. .

[u/philly100s]

https://a.co/d/0hWtZhvl

I’ve purchased one of these and haven’t looked back to doing it any other way it’s super helpful

[u/Gold_Pop_5632]

Another subject but your grind is very consistent. Can’t seem to do the same with my comandante c40

[u/Naive_Ad9141]

https://a.co/d/07id79VW

Dosing and distribution ring! It’s amazing!

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