Fellow Opus: A Get-to-Know-You Guide
Your Guide to Precision Coffee Grinding
All the Right Parts
The Fellow Opus features a thoughtful design for optimal coffee grinding:
- A: Single Dose Load Bin: Maximizes bean freshness. The lid includes 20g and 40g measuring compartments, or can be filled to the top for 100g of beans.
- B: Grind Adjustment Ring: Rotate to select grind size from fine (1) to coarse (11), offering a total of 41 settings.
- C: 40mm Stainless Steel Conical Burrs: Equipped with six blades featuring unique cutting geometry and grind adjustment architecture, the Opus precisely grinds for espresso and brewed coffee.
- D: Magnetically Aligned Catch: Snaps securely beneath the chute, ensuring coffee grounds fall neatly into the catch bin.
- E: Power Button with Timed Auto Stop: Offers convenient grinding durations: single press for 30 seconds, double press for 60 seconds, triple press for 90 seconds, and a long press for a full 2 minutes. The grinder automatically stops when finished.
Effortless Grinding
The Fellow Opus is designed for ease of use, precision, and a superior coffee experience:
- Grind with Precision: Achieve the perfect grind for any brewing method, from a single espresso shot to a 12-cup pot.
- Minimize Mess: Features advanced anti-static technology and a magnetically aligned catch to keep your workspace clean.
- Grind Quickly and Quietly: Enjoy delicious coffee with significantly less noise.
- Leave No Bean Behind: Low grind retention ensures all beans are ground efficiently.
- Clean and Calibrate Easily: Maintenance is straightforward, requiring no special tools.
Grind Settings & Ratio Recommendations
Grind Settings
Opus offers a wide grind range, from the finest espresso to the smoothest cold brew, with 41 settings. For darker roasts, select a higher number within the recommended grind range.
Brewing Method | Grind Setting Range |
---|---|
Espresso | 1-2 |
AeroPress® / Prismo | 2-4 |
Pour-Over | 4-7 |
Electric Coffee Maker / Cupping | 7-9 |
French Press / Cold Brew | 9-11 |
Ratio Recommendations
Coffee Dosage Guide
- 18 grams → Espresso shot
- 20 grams → Fellow Prismo AeroPress® Attachment
- 25 grams → AeroPress®
- 20 grams → Pour-over for one
- 40 grams → Pour-overs for two
- 60 grams → French press for 3
- 80 grams → Cold brew
- 100 grams → 12-cup batch brew
Coffee-to-Water Ratios
- 1:2 → Espresso
- 1:2.5 → Fellow Prismo AeroPress® Attachment
- 1:8 → Cold brew
- 1:14 → French press
- 1:15 → AeroPress®
- 1:16 → Pour-over
Grinding Guide
Espresso Grinding
- Rotate the grind adjustment ring to select your desired grind size and listen for the click.
- Remove the load bin lid and pour your coffee beans into the bin. Replace the lid.
- Insert the portafilter dosing cup into the catch bin and slide it beneath the grinder's chute. This cup is designed to be compatible with 54mm and 58mm portafilters.
- Press the power button once for a 30-second grind ⏱️. For longer grinds, press twice for 60 seconds ⏱️ or three times for 90 seconds ⏱️.
Brewed Coffee Grinding
- Place the catch lid onto the catch bin and slide it beneath the grinder's chute.
- Press the power button once for a 30-second grind ⏱️. For longer grinds, press twice for 60 seconds ⏱️ or three times for 90 seconds ⏱️.
- Once grinding is complete, remove the catch bin.
- Pour the ground coffee into your preferred brewing device and start the brewing process.
Tips + Tricks
Storage and Freshness
Do not store beans in the Opus. Pour beans into the load bin just before grinding for the freshest flavor.
Dialing in Espresso
Use the inner ring for granular grind adjustments. Visit Fellowproducts.com/pages/gear-guide-opus for step-by-step instructions.
Adjusting for Taste
If your brew tastes sour, try a finer grind. If it tastes bitter, try a coarser grind.
Explore More
Expand your grinding knowledge and find recipes at Fellowproducts.com/pages/gear-guides.
Timed Grinding
- Single short press: 30 seconds ⏱️
- Double short press: 60 seconds ⏱️
- Triple short press: 90 seconds ⏱️
- Press and hold for 1 second: 2 minutes ⏱️
To stop Opus before the timer expires, press the power button during operation. Otherwise, it will stop automatically.
Clean and Calibrate with Care
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