How to Grind Coffee
Know Your Grind
Your coffee grind has a big impact on the quality of your brew. What's the right grind size? It depends on how you brew your coffee! And since there are a lot of different ways to brew a delicious cup, we decided to make you this handy guide so you could explore them all.
For the images below, we used a burr grinder, which is great because it gives a nice consistent grind. But if you only have a blade grinder, don't despair - just get as close as possible. We've heard that giving a blade grinder a good shake while grinding can help even things out.
Did You Know?
The oils that give a coffee its most beautiful notes evaporate very quickly after you grind the beans. So, for the most delicious cup, try grinding just enough for what you're about to brew.
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Check out our brew guides to learn how to brew the perfect cup, every time.
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Coarse
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Medium-Coarse
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Medium
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Medium Fine
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Espresso Machines
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