The Fellow Opus is a versatile coffee grinder designed to offer a wide range of grind settings for various coffee brewing methods, from espresso to cold brew. It boasts 41 distinct grind settings, allowing users to achieve precise grinds for their preferred coffee.
Function Description:
The primary function of the Fellow Opus is to grind whole coffee beans. It is equipped with 40 mm stainless steel conical burrs, which, combined with a unique cutting geometry and grind adjustment architecture, ensure precise grinding. The grinder is designed for single-dose loading to maximize bean freshness, with a load bin lid that can be flipped over to serve as measuring compartments for 20 grams and 40 grams, or filled to the top for 100 grams. The grind size is selected using a grind adjustment ring, which rotates to choose from fine (1) to coarse (11) settings, encompassing all 41 options. The Opus also features a power button with a timed auto-stop function, allowing for grinding durations of 30, 60, or 90 seconds with short presses, or a full 2 minutes with a long press. The device automatically turns off when finished. For espresso preparation, the Opus includes a portafilter dosing cup that converts the catch to be compatible with 54 mm and 58 mm portafilters.
Important Technical Specifications:
- Grind Settings: 41 settings, ranging from fine (1) to coarse (11).
- Burr Type: 40 mm stainless steel conical burrs.
- Load Bin Capacity: Up to 100 grams (with measuring compartments for 20g and 40g).
- Timed Auto-Stop: Pre-set grind times of 30, 60, 90 seconds, and 2 minutes.
- Portafilter Compatibility: 54 mm and 58 mm (with included dosing cup).
- Anti-Static Technology: Minimizes mess.
- Magnetic Catch: Ensures grounds fall neatly.
Usage Features:
The Opus is designed for ease of use across a spectrum of brewing methods:
- Precision Grinding: Offers precise grind settings for everything from a single shot of espresso to a 12-cup pot of coffee.
- Versatile Grind Range: Accommodates various coffee preparations, including espresso, AeroPress®, pour-over, electric coffee maker, cupping, French press, and cold brew.
- Single Dose Loading: Encourages grinding beans right before brewing for optimal freshness and flavor.
- Measuring Lid: The load bin lid doubles as a measuring tool for convenience, with marked compartments for 20g and 40g, and a full capacity of 100g.
- Timed Grinding: The power button allows users to select specific grinding durations (30s, 60s, 90s, 2min) for consistent results. The grinder can also be stopped manually before the timer expires.
- Espresso Dosing Cup: A dedicated accessory for portafilter users, ensuring a clean and precise transfer of grounds into 54mm and 58mm portafilters.
- Quiet Operation: Designed to grind quickly and quietly, producing less noise.
- Anti-Static Technology: Helps to minimize mess from static cling of coffee grounds.
- Magnetic Catch: The catch magnetically aligns beneath the chute, ensuring grounds are collected neatly.
- Grind Adjustment: The outer ring allows for easy selection of grind size. For more granular adjustments, especially for espresso, the inner ring can be used.
- Troubleshooting Grind: Provides guidance for adjusting grind based on taste: finer for sour brews, coarser for bitter brews.
- Ratio Recommendations: The manual includes detailed coffee dosage and coffee-to-water ratio recommendations for various brewing methods, aiding users in achieving optimal results. For example:
- Espresso: 18 grams for double espresso, 1:2 coffee-to-water ratio.
- AeroPress®: 25 grams, 1:8 or 1:15 ratio depending on desired strength/method.
- Pour-over: 20 grams for one, 40 grams for two, 1:16 ratio.
- French Press: 60 grams for 3 cups, 1:14 ratio.
- Cold Brew: 80 grams, 1:8 ratio.
- Batch Brew: 100 grams for 12-cup batch.
- Grind Settings Chart: A visual chart maps recommended grind settings (1-11) to different brewing methods, including Espresso, Prismo, AeroPress®, Pour-Over, Electric Coffee Maker, Cupping, French Press, and Cold Brew. It also advises selecting a higher number within the recommended range for darker roasts.
Maintenance Features:
- Easy Cleaning and Calibration: The Opus is designed for easy cleaning and calibration, requiring no special tools.
- Low Grind Retention: Engineered to leave no bean behind, thanks to its low grind retention design, which contributes to less waste and easier cleaning.
- Online Resources: Fellow provides online gear guides at Fellowproducts.com/pages/gear-guides for detailed cleaning, calibration, and step-by-step instructions, as well as recipes, new brewing methods, and expert tips.
Warranty:
The Fellow Opus comes with a 2-year limited warranty. Users can register their grinder at register.fellowproducts.com to receive an additional year of coverage. This extended warranty is available for electric products sold to US customers only.
Need help?
General
To Next Page
