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.
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