Eureka Mignon Silenzio: Setup Guide Video

Congratulations on your new Eureka Mignon Silenzio Espresso Grinder. Dialing in your coffee grinder isn't always easy. We discuss the steps to fine-tune your burr grinder for the best possible extraction.

Join Victoria as she demonstrates how to set up and dial in the Eureka Mignon Silenzio Espresso Grinder.

Step one: Out of the box and onto the counter

Remove the grinder from its box and place it on a solid level surface.
Inspect the grinder for any damage. If you notice any, contact us immediately.
Insert the hopper.
Plug the grinder in and turn it on.

Step two: Feeling the coffee

Put some beans in the hopper and grind them into your hand.
Feel the grounds. For espresso, they should feel similar to table salt. Not as fine as powdered sugar, and not as coarse as sand.
If too fine, adjust about a half number coarser. Too coarse, adjust a half number finer.

Step three: Dialing the dose

Once the grind is in the ballpark, it’s time to start pulling shots.
First, grab a scale and tare the weight of the portafilter.
The Mignon Silenzio is a wonderful single dosing grinder with relatively low retention and fast grind times.
If you’re only making a couple of cups a day, single dosing is ideal for keeping your coffee fresh.
If you plan to single dose, simply weigh out your beans ahead of time and grind them through.
If you plan to do weight-based dosing, now would be the time to fill your hopper. With the portafilter in the portafilter holder. Set the toggle on the bottom right side of the grinder to manual while you dial in your grind size.
Now weigh the portafilter. Add or remove grounds as necessary to get to 20g if you’re using a triple basket, or 18g if you’re using a double.

Step four: Adjustments - shot time

Grip the tamper handle as though you were grasping a doorknob. Tamp straight down and simply lean your weight into it comfortably. The amount of pressure is not nearly as important as your consistency and ability to keep the tamp perfectly level so water doesn’t find weak spots.
Insert your portafilter and start the shot.
We’re going to be watching for the time of the first drops of espresso to fall between 6 and 10 seconds.
If they fall outside the window, you’ll have to adjust the grind setting: under six seconds will be thin and sour, so you will need to adjust finer; over 10 seconds will be bitter, so you will need to adjust coarser.
As the shot progresses, we’ll observe the total shot time: Our target output is 1.5oz (or 30g) liquid espresso in 25 - 30 seconds.
If it falls under 25 seconds, adjust your grind finer. If it falls over 30 seconds, adjust coarser.
Make small adjustments. This will be easier than making big changes and overcorrecting.
If you find that your ideal setting would be between two numbered settings, we suggest adjusting your dose. If your shot is pulling too fast, add a gram or so to slow it down. If it’s pulling too slow, try removing a gram to speed things up.

Step five: Time Dosing

Now that we have our grind dialed, we can set up the grind timer for consistent and repeatable dosing.
First, rest your portafilter on your scale and tare its weight.
Press the toggle on the lower right to use timed dosing.
Adjust the timer’s dial to about three-quarters of its max, and press the grind button with the portafilter.
Weigh the portafilter again. If the dose is too small, increase timed setting. If it is too much, decrease it.

Once you've dialed in your grind, it's time to start pulling shots! Check out our Espresso 101 section to learn about steaming milk, latte art, our suggested starter espresso recipe and much more!