RSSHow Do You Know the Right Grind for your Coffee?
August 19th, 2010 by Amanda
Espresso
Espresso grinds should be fine, but not powdery. When you pinch the grounds between your fingers they should clump together, but disperse when you drop them on the counter.
Paper Cone
For both Technivorm and manual pour over, your coffee grounds should be about the consistency of a fine corn meal.
Gold Filter
Since the Gold Filter will allow more sediment to pass through, you should grind your coffee a little coarser than you would for paper filters.
French Press
When grinding for the French Press, your coffee should be about the consistency of sea salt. If your press is hard to plunge it’s a good indication that your coffee is ground too fine.
September 16th, 2012 at 2:10 pm
If purchasing a “Quality” grinder for use in a Bona Vita Drip coffee maker that will be used in the preparation
of beans for coffee only (no espresso), which Baratza model would you recommend ?
September 17th, 2012 at 4:03 pm
The Virtuoso would be an excellent option for the Bonavita. It offers a tight grind uniformity with a large range of adjustability. The Esatto Grinder Attachment further opens up its potential.