Coffee Academy : Coffee Grind Sizes Explained
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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.