☕ Vienna Calling + Timemore Sculptor 078s
Complete guide for dialing in your espresso with Vienna Calling beans (Wildkaffee Vienna) using the Timemore Sculptor 078s grinder
Timemore Sculptor 078s (Black)
External Grinder - 78mm Flat Burrs
🫘 About Vienna Calling Beans
- Roaster: Wildkaffee, Vienna
- Roast Date: September 9, 2025
- Roast Level: Medium to Dark (Mittlere bis dunkle Röstung)
- Blend: 100% Arabica
- Origins: El Salvador, Colombia, Rwanda
- Farms: Coffee School, Anei Arhuaco, Community Project Coffee Rwanda
- Varieties: Bourbon, Colombia
- Processing: Washed, Natural
- Flavor Profile: Chocolatey, Sweet, Berry notes
- Suitable for: Espresso (Siebträger)
🎯 Initial Settings for Timemore Sculptor 078s
Grind Settings
Starting Point: Set your grinder to setting 7-9 (on the micro-adjustment dial)
Vienna Calling is a medium-dark roast, which requires a slightly coarser grind than lighter roasts. The darker roast makes the beans more brittle and easier to extract. Start coarser and adjust finer as needed.
Vienna Calling is a medium-dark roast, which requires a slightly coarser grind than lighter roasts. The darker roast makes the beans more brittle and easier to extract. Start coarser and adjust finer as needed.
Dose Settings
| Parameter | Setting | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Target Dose | 18 grams | For double shot |
| Grind Method | Single dosing | Weigh 18g beans, pour into hopper |
| Retention | ~0.2g | Very low retention, use bellows |
Extraction Parameters
| Parameter | Target | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Extraction Time | 25-30 seconds | From first drip to stop |
| Yield | 36g out | 1:2 ratio for milk drinks |
| Temperature | 92-93°C | Medium-dark roast can handle slightly lower temp |
🔧 Step-by-Step Dialing In Process
Step 1: Preparation
- Weigh exactly 18g of Vienna Calling beans
- Set Timemore grinder to position 8 on the dial
- Ensure hopper and chamber are clean
Step 2: Grinding
- Pour 18g beans into hopper
- Grind into portafilter or dosing cup
- Use bellows to purge remaining grounds (~0.2g retention)
- Transfer to portafilter if using dosing cup
Step 3: Puck Preparation
- Use WDT tool to break up clumps and distribute evenly
- Level the coffee bed
- Tamp with consistent pressure
Step 4: Extraction
- Lock portafilter into Barista Touch
- Place scale under cup and tare
- Start extraction, timing from first drip
- Stop at 36g output
Step 5: Adjustment Guide
- If extraction < 25 seconds: Adjust grinder finer by small increments
- If extraction > 30 seconds: Adjust grinder coarser by small increments
- If too bitter: Grind coarser or lower temperature
- If lacking sweetness: Ensure proper extraction time (not too fast)
🍫 Flavor Profile Notes
Expected Flavors:
- Chocolate: Rich, smooth chocolate notes from the medium-dark roast
- Sweetness: Natural sweetness from the washed and natural processing
- Berry: Subtle berry notes, especially from the Rwanda beans
- Body: Full body, perfect for milk-based drinks
- Complexity: Multi-origin blend provides depth and complexity
🥛 Milk-Based Drinks
Vienna Calling is excellent for milk-based drinks:
Auto MilQ System
- Temperature: 60-65°C for optimal sweetness
- The chocolate and sweet notes pair beautifully with milk
- The medium-dark roast cuts through milk perfectly
- Perfect for cappuccinos and latte macchiatos
💡 Pro Tips for Timemore Sculptor
- Single Dosing: The Sculptor is designed for single dosing - always weigh your beans
- Bellows: Use the bellows to purge any retention between shots
- Consistency: The 078s produces very consistent particle distribution
- WDT Essential: Always use WDT tool for even extraction
- Grind Setting Log: Note your exact dial position for repeatability
- Medium-Dark Roast: Less prone to channeling than lighter roasts
⚡ Typical Workflow for Daily Use
Daily Espresso Routine
- Turn on Barista Touch (heats up quickly)
- Weigh 18g Vienna Calling beans
- Pour beans into Timemore Sculptor hopper
- Grind into portafilter
- Use bellows to purge remaining grounds
- WDT and distribute grounds evenly
- Level and tamp
- Extract 36g in 25-30 seconds
- Steam milk using Auto MilQ
- Combine and enjoy the chocolatey goodness!
Remember: The Timemore Sculptor 078s offers exceptional grind quality. Vienna Calling's medium-dark roast is forgiving and produces rich, chocolatey espresso perfect for milk drinks!