COFFEE GRIND GUIDE

COFFEE GRIND GUIDE

We have detailed below the grind settings for the most common coffee brew methods.

PLUNGER [coarse grind: 6.2]
Plunger (or French Press) and other similar immersion brew devices, which involved the ground coffee having contact with the water for an extended time. A coarse grind is most effective.


AEROPRESS, POUROVER & DRIP [medium grind: 5.7]
This category includes a range of brew devices that use filters (paper or reusable). Devices include the Aeropress, AeropressGo, plus Hario V60, Chemex & Fretta, and other cone-filtered methods where water is poured over ground coffee. A medium grind is recommended.


STOVETOP [medium/fine grind: 5.1]
Also known as Moka pot, a stovetop to produces a strong, concentrated coffee, and is best with medium/fine grind is best for this brew device.


DOMESTIC ESPRESSO MACHINE [fine grind: 4.7]
This category includes simple home espresso machines. For example:
  • Atomic Coffee Maker
  • Breville Bambino & Plus
  • Breville Compact Café & Infuser
  • Breville Duo Temp Pro
  • Delonghi Dedica Range
  • Krupps
  • Solis Coffee Machine.


    SEMI-PRO ESPRESSO MACHINE [finer grind: 4.2]
    Includes machines for home or workplaces with greater functionality, such as a double boiler that has one boiler for brewing coffee and another for steaming milk. Examples include:
  • Ascaso Baby & Barista T Machines
  • Bellezza Espresso Machines
  • Boema Coffee Machines
  • Breville Dual Boiler
  • Faema Espresso Machines
  • Gaggia Milano Espresso Machine
  • Nuova Simonelli Coffee Machines
  • Kitchen Aid Espresso Machine
  • La Pavoni Lever
  • Rancilio Coffee Makers
  • Rocket Espresso Machines
  • Sunbeam Café Series
  • Vibiemme Domobar
  • Wega Espresso Machines.


    REFILLABLE PODS [fine grind: 3.5]
    No matter the brand, or type of refillable capsules or pods you have, a fine grind works best.


    TURKISH [very fine grind: 2.0]
    Turkish coffee combines extra finely ground coffee with water, boiling it in a small pot. An extra-fine grind is essential because Turkish coffee is served unfiltered.


    Please note: while we try and grind to your specific settings, we cannot guarantee the grind setting will be exact for your set up.

    If you do require a more specific grind setting, it may be worth investing in a grinder, and you can view our range of preferred coffee grinders HERE.