Really the best temperature for the SideKick depends on what you like. You can find what the settings mean by going to the product page and looking in the description. We feel starting at about 6-6.5 will give some really great flavor with small micro hits. If you want larger hits and a more roasted flavor we suggest 7-8. If you want bigger hits you will want to run your unit at about 8. Our personal favorite is to start at about 6.5 then turn it up every little bit until you reach the setting 8.  We have also found to love running it at 10.5 but stirring the bowl rapidly really gets some vapor clouds.  Just keep stirring it