Coffee "Grind Size" With Brewing Method

Have you ever noticed coffee grounds that often steam when brewed? Either instant coffee or brewed barista subscriptions from friends. If you pay attention, there must be differences in the level of fine-roughness of the coffee beans based on the menu to be served. Maybe not everyone is used to something relatively “complicated” like that, but it will be an irresistibly delicious discussion for coffee lovers. Is it less subtle? Too smooth? Trust me, this one variable will give you a different experience once you understand it further.

Professional brewers, refer to their profession. Certainly familiar with various kinds of grinding tools or often called grinders, ranging from human-powered (manual) to machines. There are so many variants that we can find, even grinders that are specifically for certain brews.

For home brewing, you don’t have to worry about the grinder. It is true that according to the adage “there is a price in every form” before friends check out the coffee grinder that is already perched in the shopping cart, let’s explore together the level of coffee grinder that is right for the coffee that friends can’t wait to brew.

Choose a Right Size

Coffee grind size refers to three basic variables that must be observed. First, the time the coffee makes contact with water, keep in mind that the longer the coffee is in contact with the water, the stronger the extraction will be. Second, the more the coffee dissolves in water, the stronger the extraction results, for example, espresso with a V60 drip. Third, the flow of water, yes, that’s right, the water that flows through the ground coffee grains is the third variable that needs to be observed, the bigger the grind, the easier it is for water to “pass”, and vice versa. Here are seven examples of grind size referring to the need for coffee.

Extra Coarse Grind

Cold Brew

Coarse Grind

French Press Pot
Cupping

Medium-Coarse Grind

Chemex

Medium Grind

Drip (Vietnam Drip).

Medium-Fine Grind

Siphon Brewers

Fine Grind

Espresso
Moka Pot

Extra Fine Grind

Turkish Coffee

Interesting right? Oh, and of course, there are many more out there. Especially if you are busy experimenting, you will find a variety that is more suitable for your method and style of brewing.