☕ Coffee Grind Size Guide
Visual Reference for Coffee Grinding
Extra Coarse
Methods: French Press (Cupping)
Feels like: Peppercorns
Coarse
Methods: French Press, Cupping
Feels like: Sea Salt
Medium-Coarse
Methods: Chemex, Kalita Wave
Feels like: Rough Sand
Medium
Methods: Drip, V60, Clever Dripper
Feels like: Sand
Medium-Fine
Methods: Pour Over (V60)
Feels like: Fine Sand
Fine
Methods: AeroPress, Moka Pot
Feels like: Table Salt
Extra Fine
Methods: Espresso, Turkish
Feels like: Powder (Flour)
📏 The Pinch Test
- Coarse: Grounds don't stick together, fall easily
- Medium: Grounds hold together slightly when pinched
- Fine: Grounds feel powdery, clump easily
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓ Grind size = brew time (coarser = longer brewing)
- ✓ Inconsistent grind = uneven extraction = mediocre taste
- ✓ Always grind fresh, right before brewing
- ✓ Same coffee, different grind = different taste!
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