CHOOSING A GRIND SIZE FOR YOUR BREWING METHOD

Many people do not realise that grind size can completely change the flavour of their coffee. Choosing the right grind makes your coffee taste sweeter, smoother and more balanced. Choosing the wrong grind can make it taste bitter, sour or weak.

This guide will help you understand which grind setting to choose and whether you should buy whole beans, ground espresso or ground plunger coffee from Adore Coffee.

QUICK GUIDE TO CHOOSING THE RIGHT GUIDE

WHY DOES GRIND SIZE MATTER IN COFFEE?

When coffee is ground it exposes more surface area for water to extract flavour. A fine grind extracts quickly and a coarse grind extracts slowly. If the grind does not match your brewing method the coffee can over extract or under extract.

Here is a simple way to understand it:

• Fine grind means fast extraction
• Coarse grind means slow extraction
• Too fine can taste bitter
• Too coarse can taste weak

Choosing the correct grind makes brewing much easier and much more enjoyable.

WHICH GRIND SIZE IS BEST FOR EACH BREWING METHOD?

Espresso Machines

Espresso requires a fine grind because the water pressure is high and the extraction time is very short. A fine grind helps the coffee extract evenly and creates a sweet and balanced shot.

If you use an espresso machine at home, choose our ground espresso option or grind whole beans finely on your grinder.

Stovetop Or Moka Pot

A fine to medium fine grind works best. This ensures rich flavour without harsh bitterness.

AeroPress

A medium grind is the most versatile and creates a clear and balanced cup.

Pour Over & Drip Machines

A medium to medium coarse grind works well. This helps water flow smoothly through the coffee bed and produces a clean cup with clear flavour notes.

French Press Or Plunger

A coarse grind is essential. A coarse grind prevents over extraction during the long steeping time and keeps the brew smooth.

If you enjoy plunger coffee, choose our ground plunger option or grind your whole beans on a coarse setting.

Cold Brew

Cold brew needs a very coarse grind to avoid bitterness. The slow overnight steeping process extracts flavour gently, so a coarse grind creates a sweeter and cleaner drink.

SHOULD YOU BUY WHOLE BEANS OR PRE GROUND COFFEE?

Choosing the right grind option makes brewing easier and improves flavour. Here is the simplest way to decide which option suits your daily routine.

Choose Whole Beans If You Have A Grinder At Home

Whole beans give you the best freshness and the best flavour. They also let you adjust your grind size for different brewing methods such as espresso, pour over, plunger or cold brew.

If you enjoy experimenting or you want the freshest possible cup, whole beans are the best choice.

Choose Ground Espresso If You Brew With Pressure

Ground espresso is designed for:

• Espresso machines
• Pod compatible machines that use ground coffee
• Stovetop moka pots
• Aeropress

This grind is fine enough to extract rich and balanced flavour under pressure. If you use any of these brewing methods, choose our ground espresso option.

Choose Ground Plunger If You Brew With Immersion Or Slow Extraction

Ground plunger is a coarse grind that works perfectly for:

• French press
• Plunger
• Cold brew
• Some drip or filter brewers that prefer a coarser grind

This grind makes brewing simple and prevents bitterness. If your coffee steeps in water rather than passing through quickly, ground plunger is the right choice.

FINAL THOUGHTS

Grind size is one of the easiest ways to dramatically improve your coffee at home. Once you match the grind to your brewing method your coffee will taste clearer, sweeter and far more balanced.

Whether you choose whole beans or pre ground espresso or plunger coffee, explore our Adore Coffee blends and single origins to find the flavour that suits your daily cup.