The Option-O Remi is a stepless hand grinder with a 0.5mm thread pitch. The adjustment ring has small interval marks — 1 full revolution = 20 ticks. Settings are expressed as revolutions from zero (e.g., “2.5 revolutions”).

Finding Zero

Rotate the adjustment knob clockwise (finer) until the burrs touch and lock. This is zero. All settings are measured as revolutions out from zero (counterclockwise).

Starting Points (Conventional Burrs)

From the official Option-O guide. These are for the conventional (filter) burrs:

   
AeroPress 2.0–2.5 revolutions
Hario Switch (immersion) 2.0–2.8 revolutions
V60 pour over 2.5–3.0 revolutions
French press 3.5–4.5 revolutions

For the contemporary (espresso) burrs:

   
Espresso 2.3–2.6 revolutions

Each revolution = 20 ticks (small interval marks on the dial).

How to Dial In

Start at the middle of the range for your brew method. Brew once and taste.

  • Sour, thin, watery, fast drawdown — grind finer (clockwise, less than a quarter turn at a time).
  • Bitter, astringent, harsh, slow drawdown — grind coarser (counterclockwise).
  • Sweet, balanced, clean finish — you’re there.

For pour over, drawdown time is a useful proxy. Target 3:00–3:30 total brew time for a 30g/500g V60. If it finishes in 2:15, go finer. If it stalls past 4:00, go coarser.

Marking Your Setting

The Remi has tick marks but no numbered dial. Options for tracking:

  • Count revolutions and ticks from zero each time.
  • Use a fine-tip marker to make a reference dot on the body and adjustment knob.
  • Keep a note: “V60 light roast = 2.75 rev (15 ticks past 2.5).”

Notes

  • The conventional burrs are the right choice for filter brewing. They produce fewer fines and a cleaner cup at coarser settings.
  • The contemporary burrs are designed for espresso and Turkish grind. They can do filter but the cup will have more body and less clarity.
  • Light roasts need finer grinds than dark roasts for the same brew method.
  • Re-zero occasionally. Burrs can shift slightly over time.
  • The 0.5mm thread pitch means one full revolution moves the burrs 0.5mm apart. A quarter turn = 0.125mm — enough to noticeably change extraction.