The Mythos One is a fantastic espresso grinder that can be found in many specialty cafés, and it has a great reputation with leading roasters and baristas. The grinder was born out of a desire to gain better control over the consistency of coffee, in terms of coffee dose and grind profile, making this grinder perfect for any espresso expert.
If you've been looking to upgrade your Mythos One's performance, then you may have come across the SSP Mythos One Red Speed Burrs. These burrs were specially designed and customised for the Mythos One. Coated with Red Speed, the burrs have a golden orange sheen and have been designed to last for longer than the stock Mythos One burrs. The SSP burrs have also been made using a different algorithm and geometry. The burr set comes with top side 65 teeth and bottom 60 improving the overall speed of the grinding.
What are SSP Burrs?
SSP is a family-owned, specialist boutique burr manufacturer based in South Korea. With a focus on making burrs that can help modify the performance of grinders with stock burrs, SSP design and produce burrs in a wide range of popular formats and sizes. For instance, you can achieve a filter-style grind profile on an espresso grinder, such as the Mazzer Super Jolly, which you wouldn't be able to achieve with stock burrs, by fitting their 64mm Multi-Purpose Burrs to the grinder.
Should I upgrade my Mythos One Burrs?
There are a few benefits to upgrading your Mythos One Burrs. A key benefit is their robustness and additional lifespan. Red Speed Burrs are coated with a special metal hardening material which enables them to last for us to 5000kg of ground coffee! This additional strength means they are less likely to crack, whilst maintaining higher cutting forces.How do I fit SSP Burrs?
Fitting the SSP burrs to the Mythos One is simple if you already know how to change the default burrs, as you fit the SSPs in the same way. It's important that any technical work is carried out by a competent person who knows what they are doing. If you need help changing burrs on your grinder or servicing any of your equipment, you can contact us at [email protected] or call us on 01293 769825 to book a qualified coffee technician visit.
How to dial in SSP Burrs
SSP recommends you kickstart the performance of your burrs and build up a good coating of coffee oil on the surface by running 1-5kg of dark roasted coffee through them. It is however important to note that SSP do not recommend running rice through their burrs, as this can cause damage to the existing coating. Once you've fitted and seasoned your burrs, you can work through your normal dialing in process and start pulling killer shots.
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