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  • September 03, 2021 2 min read

    Brewing 101: Grind Size

    The idea of grinding coffee is to break down the coffee into smaller particles so the coffee has more surface area for the extraction of flavours. The size and shape of your coffee grounds greatly affect extraction during brewing and therefore the taste of your coffee. The finer the grind, the bigger the surface area which makes the job of transferring the flavour from coffee beans to water a lot easier. 



    In terms of flavours, a good guide to follow;
    If the coffee is too bitter = grind courser
    If the coffee is too sour = grind finer

    When deciding on grind size, it's important to relate it to the brew time. This is important as it can cause the coffee to taste too sour or bitter if you get it wrong. For example, an espresso takes about 30-40 seconds to brew, so a fine grind is needed as opposed to a drip coffee that requires about 3-4 mins to brew and can use a coarse grind size. 

    In short; 
    Longer brew =  coarser grind size
    Shorter brew =  finer grind size

    Not sure what grind size to go for? Worry not.
    We've created a guide based on the brewing equipments and methods that are most commonly used.

    Whole Bean
    Great if you have a coffee grinder.

     

    Espresso (Fine)


     

    Aeropress (Medium Fine)
    Aeropress

     

    Drip coffee (Medium)
    Hario V60, Metal Dripper, Drip coffee machine

     

    French Press (Coarse)
    Coldbrew, French Press


    How do you brew your coffee at home? Share with us by tagging us on social media @forestcloudbev. Also, if you have any questions in regards to brewing, please do not hesitate to reach out to us for assistance!

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