Whole beans give you the freshest flavour you can get.
But freshness only works if you grind them right.
Different brew methods need different grind sizes.
Here’s your guide:
- French Press / Cold Brew → Coarse
Big, chunky pieces. Like rock salt.
- Chemex / Clever Dripper → Medium-Coarse
Less chunky, more even. Like coarse sand or demerara sugar.
- V60 / Pour Over → Medium
A bit finer. Like sea salt.
- Aeropress → Medium to Fine
Flexible. Somewhere between sea salt and table salt. Adjust to taste.
- Espresso → Fine
Like table salt. Ready for the pressure.
👉 Tip: If your coffee tastes bitter, grind a bit coarser.
If it tastes weak or sour, grind a little finer.
A small adjustment can make all the difference.