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Varia VS3 (Gen 1)

Electric grinder Range 0–19
Grind range
0–1230 µm
Per click
≈62.76 µm
Adjustment
20 clicks
Brew methods
9

At its coarsest it reaches about 1230 µm, so Cold Brew sits partly beyond its range.

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Varia VS3 (Gen 1)
grind size chart
Clicks from zero
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 19.6
0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400µm
Extra fine Fine Medium-fine Medium Medium-coarse Coarse Extra coarse

Settings by brew method

Brew method Grind descriptor Grind size Clicks
Turkish Extra fine 70–150 µm 0-0.7
Espresso Fine 200–300 µm 0.2-3.3
Moka Pot Fine-medium 300–400 µm 3.1-7.8
AeroPress Medium-fine 400–700 µm 2.4-12.5
Pour Over (V60) Medium-fine 450–650 µm 3.7-8.4
Siphon Medium 500–700 µm 3.3-10
Drip / Batch Medium 600–800 µm 2.1-11.6
French Press Coarse 900–1200 µm 8.3-18
Cold Brew Extra coarse 1000–1400 µm 10.1-19.6

About the Varia VS3 (Gen 1)

The Varia VS3 (Gen 1) is an electric grinder with stepped adjustment. At its coarsest it reaches about 1230 µm, so Cold Brew sits partly beyond its range. Each click moves the grind by roughly 62.76 µm.

Varia VS3 (Gen 1) — frequently asked questions

Is the Varia VS3 (Gen 1) a manual or electric grinder?

The Varia VS3 (Gen 1) is an electric grinder.

What grind setting should I use for Espresso on the Varia VS3 (Gen 1)?

For espresso on the Varia VS3 (Gen 1), start around 0.2-3.3 clicks — roughly 200–300 µm — then adjust to taste.

How much does each click change the grind on the Varia VS3 (Gen 1)?

Each click on the Varia VS3 (Gen 1) changes the grind by about 62.76 microns, so you can dial in small steps.

What grind sizes can the Varia VS3 (Gen 1) produce?

The Varia VS3 (Gen 1) grinds from about 0 to 1230 µm, covering 9 of the brew methods we chart.

Can I copy grind settings from another grinder to the Varia VS3 (Gen 1)?

Not directly — every grinder's scale is arbitrary, so a number that works on one model won't match the Varia VS3 (Gen 1). Match the micron range instead, using the chart above.