The grind of the coffee is the most important aspect when creating and drinking quality beverages at a café and in the home.
The type of grind translates to the size of the ground beans that is used in the chosen coffee maker. When freshly ground, it provides the best flavor, and enhances the drinking experience.
Either a burr or blade grinder is utilized, both may do the same job in crushing the beans but with different methods.
And these results are day and night.
A blade grinder is going to be the least expensive and is not preferred. It uses two opposing metal blades in a quick whirring motion to cut the beans, but unevenly so. This will compromise the taste of the drink.
According to the Roasterie, a burr grinder, “uses two revolving abrasive surfaces to grind up the coffee.”
It does the job consistently and is more expensive to purchase. Despite the price, it’s the preferred way to create a delicious cup of coffee, and widely found in coffee houses.
Now that it’s understood what a grind is, let’s go over the three most common ones, and the associated coffee maker.
Coarse Ground:
- Medium-large
- Chunky
- Rough
Uses: French Press, Cold Brew
Medium Ground:
- Medium
- Granular
- Textured
Uses: Pour Over, Moka Pot
Fine Ground:
- Small
- Powdered
- Soft
Uses: Drip Coffee, AreoPress
Grinding coffee beans isn’t just about the perfect cup of joe, it’s the first sight, and aroma that creates the anticipation in starting or ending the day with an act of self-care.
It’s about having a moment for yourself.
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