Coffee Grind Size for Every Brewing Method

I’ve talked many times here about the importance of freshly ground coffee, how it can completely change your perspective on what a “good” cup of coffee really is. To truly experience the gift of fresh coffee, though, you have to know how much to grind it.

The range of grind levels typically runs from extra-fine to extra-coarse. Which one you choose depends on your brewing method because their different approaches to brewing all require a different grind size. Read on to see what the ideal grind size is for your favorite brewing method.

[johnsmith-mcku]

this was perfect! a close up of the grind with a nickel for scale to boot! thanks so much!

[alikale]

Thx for informations.I should attach this: Turkish coffee grind size like baby powder. 😊

[imahmud]

I have been using the wrong coarse, for years. Thanks a bunch.

[sadakho]

Excelent information!
I have an aeropress... I used fine grind and brew it for 5 minutes 🤦... I think I have been drinking over extracted coffee.

[davepane]

My favorite grinder has always been the Krups model F203.

[MarkZucc-tp]

Checkout James Hoffmans French Press method, you don't have to grind so coarse for french press it's probably better to grind a finer.
Also whatever grinder used in these examples doesn't seem very consistent time for you to upgrade! :D

[kirkspilsbury]

Great video. I now have a reference point to start from. 👍☕☕👍

Thanks for share!

For one not professional manual grinder, I am having unconsistent gring size, for example, I set 12 clicks and, I figure out that it finally means 1200 microns as the biggest particles.

30% of my grinded is about 500 microns size... 600, 800, 1000, 1200 microns, all they are about 15% each one.

So I can see wide range size from my manual grinder and must I ask to you.

¿Which small micron size must be not used when methods like cupping, pour over and inmersion?

Thanks to you!

[adamachimp]

2:49 Cold Brew: Extra Coarse Grind
0:15 French Press: Coarse Grind
3:59 Percolator: Coarse Grind
1:58 Chemex: Medium-Coarse Grind
0:45 Aeropress: Medium Grind
2:19 Auto Drip: Medium Grind
4:36 Vacuum: Medium Grind
1:31 Pour Over: Medium-Fine Grind
3:12 Moka Pot: Fine Grind
3:38 Espresso: Fine Grind
4:16 Turkish: Extra-Fine Grind

[Mirkorn]

Really nice video ! Greetings from Italy

[krismichelli]

Great video exactly the info I was looking for ty

[altaytalay]

can't tell the exact differences till fine grind

[krismichelli]

For classic drip machine coffee should I go more fine with paper filter or metal filter

[joshuadaponte]

Some of these grinds appear very coarse. Almost like someone just hit the coffee beans with a hammer. Wondering how the coffee would taste.

[ajitnandakumar]

What about South Indian Filter coffee??

[csphek]

What is best grind size for Kuerig coffee machine

[CaffinatedCoffee]

Would you say a moka pot and an espresso machine should use the same grind size?

[djratino]

I bought Folgers Blonde Silk coffee from Walmart. I didn't notice it was sized for a French press until I got it home. The standard drip coffee has an occasional big chunk in it. This looks more precision ground. Looking at the 2, the grind doesn't look that much different. Will that coffee work okay in a Capresso drip coffeemaker? Or do I need to return it? 🐀🐾

[TanmoyTheDeadBoy]

I have automated drip machine coffee maker and medium-fine grind isn’t giving me any good taste or flavour. I'm using medium roasted "North End Colombia" which is the most fresh and finest quality beans available here. When I buy espresso from their store, It's awesome!. But when I brew the same bean in my home.... It's disaster. Idk what I'm doing wrong. 😭

[simon-ski]

Please also add a 1€ coin for reference