What Grind is best for your Favorite Cup?

What Grind is Best for Your Favorite Cup?
That depends...

The way you grind your coffee has a huge effect on the way it tastes. The following information will help you with a good starting point. Remember, this information is not about my perfect cup, it’s about yours!

A Coarse Grind is generally used for the following:
French Press (press or plunger pot)
Toddy Makers (cold brew method)
Vacuum Coffee Maker
Percolater 

A Medium Grind:
Auto Drip Makers (with flat bottom filters)

A Medium/Fine Grind:
Drip Makers (with cone shaped filters)

A Fine Grind:
Stove Top Espresso Pots
Some Drip Makers (with cone shaped filters)

A Super Fine Grind:
Espresso Machines

So how does all this science translate into the perfect grind for the perfect cup?
Well, there are probably a thousand different styles and makes of grinders available for home use but there are only two types...

(In our next post we’ll discuss some specific types of grinders…)