How To Brew: Coffee Grind Size
Brew Guides
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Whole Beans
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Aeropress
This grind is fine and best for the Aeropress; a device where coffee is steeped and then forced through a filter by pressing the plunger through the tube. It is popular for making single cup filter coffee.
Cold Drip
This grind is coarse-ground. Cold Drip is a process where beans are soaked in water for a prolonged period of time, usually for several hours. The water is normally kept at room temperature, or can be chilled.
Espresso (Commercial)
This grind is most suitable for higher end machines. These machines are usually valued at $1000+
Espresso (Home)
This grind is suitable for most domestic espresso machines.
Filter
This grind is suitable for both single cup pourover filters, or bulk brewers and drip machines
Plunger
This grind is suitable for Plungers (aka the French Press).
Stovetop
This grind is suitable for the ‘screw together’ stove top espresso maker, also known as a mocca pot.