Quick guide to the right grind

There is nothing quite like grinding your own coffee beans. You just can't compare the freshness and the aroma of the freshly ground beans.

If you're like most people, you enjoy a nice cup of coffee but are not a barista by any means. You just want to be able to enjoy a good cup of coffee without too much technical stuff. And you shouldn't have to rely on café's for that. Here is a quick guide to getting your grind right.

 

 

Extra fine: 

This grind looks extra fine, like flour.

Usually used for brewing Turkish coffee but it can also be used to brew pour over if you are using a paper filter. It is not recommended if you are using a mesh filter as the fine grinds might go through the mesh and make your drink a little bit gritty.

 

Fine: 

This grind looks a little finer than table salt. 

It is ideal for electric coffee makers such as Moka Pot or for espresso machines. A fine-medium grind is perfect for pour over coffee such as v60.

 

Medium: 

This grind looks like table salt, or regular sand.

It is ideal for drip machines, Aeropress and Chemex, but it works for pour over and other coffee machines. If you are unsure, go with a medium grind.

 

Coarse: 

This grind looks like sea salt.

It is ideal for plunger/ French press coffee. It takes more time for the water to extract the deliciousness out of a coarse grind, which makes this ideal for French press. When using a French press the grinds are soaking in water for a few minutes, rather than passing through, allowing enough time for the perfect extraction. If your grind is too fine it might go through the mesh when you press, making your drink more gritty.

 

Extra coarse: 

This grind looks quite chunky, like small peppercorns.

It is ideal for cold brew. Cold brewing allows hours for the water to extract deliciousness out of the beans, making this ideal for the most coarse grind. It is not recommended to extract cold brew for longer than 24 hours as your drink might develop a bitter flavour.

 

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