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One of the most important, and oftentimes overlooked steps in the coffee-making process is the coffee grind.
Though it may be simpler to buy pre-ground coffee, the quality will be nowhere near that of freshly ground coffee beans. Thus, it’s important to understand the proper coffee grind required for different brewing methods.
Each brewing method requires different sizes of coffee grounds. Here’s a coffee grinder chart showing the best coffee grinds to use for a French press, pour-over, siphon, stovetop espresso, and Turkish coffee maker.
1. Coarse Grind - Grind for a French Press
Brewing coffee with a French Press requires a coarse, even grind.
A coarse ground will look somewhat chunky. Because the coffee is steeped in boiling water, the contact time between the water and coffee is much longer, which requires a coarser grind.
2. Medium-Coarse Grind - Grind for a Pour Over
For pour-over coffee, the best grind to use is a medium-coarse grind.
A medium-coarse grind will be similar in size to a French press grind but less chunky and will feel slightly smoother. If you are using a cone-shaped pour-over, then use a medium-fine coffee grind instead.
Since there are many different pour-over brewers, each one will need a slightly different grind. You may need to experiment a bit more with this method until you find what tastes best for you.
Keep in mind: the less time the water is in contact with the coffee grind, the finer the grind should be.
3. Medium Grind - Grind for a Siphon Coffee Maker
Siphon coffee requires a medium size between the filter and espresso but closer to the filter size.
Siphon coffee makers typically use a cloth or metal filter, producing a full-bodied and clean cup. You don’t want the grinds to be too fine that they’ll clog the filter and you don’t want them to be too big.
If the grinds are too big, flavor will be lacking as it is a quick brewing process.
4. Fine Grind - Grind for an Espresso Machine or Stovetop Espresso Maker
For stovetop espresso makers, use a fine coffee grind. A fine grind will be similar in size and feel to that of sugar. It should also be slightly coarser than a grind used for a regular espresso maker.
Fine grinds are required because of the short brew time that the coffee grind comes in contact with water. When brewing stovetop espresso, pressure builds up in the espresso maker which forces the water through the fine-ground coffee.
If you were to use a coarse grind, the water would not be able to extract the flavor from the beans. Due to this, espresso is the most sensitive of coffee types when it comes to the size of the grind of coffee beans and brewing good coffee.
If the grind is just slightly finer or coarser, it can drastically affect the extracted coffee taste of the espresso. This is why you must always use fine coffee grinds when brewing espresso in an espresso coffee machine or Moka pot espresso maker.
5. Extra Fine Grind - Grind for Turkish Coffee Maker
Turkish coffee is essentially very strong coffee with fine grinds in it.
Based on that description alone, it’s a no-brainer that this kind of coffee requires an extra fine coffee grind. To give you an idea of size, the coffee grinds should resemble powdered sugar, making it even finer than what’s used in espresso.
The grinds need to be so fine that some grinders can’t even accommodate Turkish coffee. So when you’re looking for a coffee grinder, make sure it has the proper settings should Turkish coffee be your coffee of choice.
So now you know what grind is best for your preferred style of coffee. Remember that the grind size you use is what separates a rich, flavorful cup of coffee from a bitter cup of water.
Hopefully, by going through this article, you’ve learned more about the different coffee grind sizes and your next coffee will taste better than ever.
Here at Paradiso, we provide coffee beans and powder that is containing any additives and sugar when we roast it, exclusively at our Shopee Store (Paradiso Coffee | Shopee Malaysia).
Source:
Silveira, B. (2022, July 19). Coffee Grind Chart – The Best Coffee Guide & Coffee Grinders. GROSCHE. https://grosche.ca/coffee-grind-chart/
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