GRIND GUIDE
We will happily grind your coffee to order if you can't access a grinder. To truly appreciate the best of your coffee however, you really need to start with whole beans. Pre-ground coffee loses its flavor quickly. If you don't have a coffee grinder, we think it's the best investment you could make for your coffee game.
Coffee grinders come in two basic forms: blade grinders, which use propeller-type blades that work like a blender, literally chopping the beans as they spin; and burr grinders, which use grooved discs that grind the beans like the interior workings of a pepper grinder.
Even though blade grinders are normally cheaper than the burr grinders, the ground results are uneven and poorer quality. We recommend you invest a little more in a burr grinder. You will lift your coffee game to the next level and never look back!
Grind Setting | Grind Description | Brew Methods |
Extra Coarse | Grind contains large particles, but beans are still thoroughly broken up. Slightly larger than kosher salt. | Cold-brew/Toddy |
Coarse | Grind contains distinct particles. Similar to kosher salt used for canning and pickling. | Plunger (French Press) |
Medium-Coarse | Gritty, but no slivers of grinds. Similar to coarse sand. | Flat-bottomed automatic coffee makers |
Medium | Feels slightly smooth when rubbed between thumb and finger. Slightly smaller particles than table salt. | Filter (Pour Over) |
Fine | Smooth, but can still feel individual grains. Finer than sugar but not quite a powder. | Espresso, AeroPress, Stovetop (Moka Pot) |
Extra Fine | Cannot feel individual grains. Powdered sugar or flour consistency. | Turkish coffee |