1. Understand the importance of grind level

The degree of grind has a big impact on how the coffee tastes. A grind that is too fine or too coarse can ruin the flavour experience - it can either make the coffee too bitter or too acidic. That's why it's important to know the difference between grind levels and find the optimal one for your particular brewing method.

The degree of grinding for The Most Popular Brewing Methods:

• Espresso: Fine grind (like table salt).
• Filter coffee: Medium grind (like beach sand).
• Roaster: Coarse grind (like coarse sea salt).

2. Start with a Basic setting

Most grinders have a default setting. If you're not sure where to start, choose a medium setting and adjust from there. Remember that each type of coffee bean may require a slightly different setting.

Equipment:

• A coffee grinder (manual or electric)
• Kitchen scales (if possible)
• Freshly roasted coffee beans
• Stopwatch or timer

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How do you adjust?

• Electric grinder: Most electric grinders have a dial or an adjustable scale that you can use to select the grind level.
• Manual grinder: There is typically an adjustment screw or disc on the upper part of the grinder.

Try and Fail Method

• Start with a medium-fine grind.
• Brew a cup of coffee and evaluate the result:

4. Monitor the brewing time

Brewing time is a good tool to assess the grind. For example, if you're brewing espresso, it should take around 25-30 seconds. If it takes longer, adjust to a coarser grind. For filter coffee, it should take around 3-4 minutes.

Espresso

• Brewing time: 25-30 seconds
• Head:

Filter coffee

• Brewing time: 3-4 minutes
• Head:

5. Tasting and fine-tuning

Taste the coffee after each adjustment. If it tastes flat or underdeveloped, the grind should be finer. If it tastes too intense and bitter, the grind should be coarser.

Use Kitchen scales

To get a consistent cup every time, it's a good idea to use a kitchen scale. Use a standard ratio of approx. 1:16 - i.e. 1 gram of coffee to 16 grams of water - and then adjust to taste.

6. Temperature and freshness

• Use fresh water at a temperature of approximately 92-96 degrees Celsius.
• Make sure your beans are fresh (preferably less than 3 weeks old) as old beans can negatively affect the flavour, no matter how precisely your grinder is set.

7. clean the grinder regularly

Grinders can easily build up oil residue and old coffee, which can affect the flavour. Clean your grinder approximately every two weeks to ensure the flavour stays fresh. Use a small brush or a vacuum cleaner and avoid using water directly on the grinder.