Coffee Academy : Coffee Grind Sizes Explained

Coffee Academy : Coffee Grind Sizes Explained

Coffee Academy

Coffee Grind Sizes Explained

One of the biggest factors affecting coffee flavour is grind size.

Extra Coarse

Best for:

  • Cold Brew

Texture:

  • Similar to peppercorns

Coarse

Best for:

  • French Press

Texture:

  • Sea salt

Medium-Coarse

Best for:

  • Pour Over
  • Chemex

Texture:

  • Rough sand

Medium

Best for:

  • Drip Coffee Makers

Texture:

  • Table salt

Fine

Best for:

  • Espresso

Texture:

  • Fine beach sand

Extra Fine

Best for:

  • Turkish Coffee

Texture:

  • Powder

Why Grind Size Matters

If coffee is too fine:

  • Bitter
  • Over-extracted

If coffee is too coarse:

  • Sour
  • Weak
  • Under-extracted

Rescue Roast Tip

If your coffee tastes bitter, grind slightly coarser. If it tastes weak, grind slightly finer.

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