What should I do with beans that have too fine a grind for my espresso machine?

[CoffeeGrindr]

Hi, I bought some beans today and had them ground for me, but they seem to have gone way too overboard with the grinding and left me with useless powder; is there anything I can do with it? I only have an espresso machine.

I tried my machine but it could barely pump any water through it, and then when I removed the portafilter it exploded coffee grounds everywhere due to the pressure buildup :decaf:

 

[chast]

If they are as fine as powder then try a Turkish brew! Potent cup of coffee if done correctly

 

[Duffyjr]

If this is a place you buy a lot of beans from and they normally get the grind right I would take them back and show them.

 

[John P]

Use them as part of a rub for steak or slow roasted (barbecue) pork.
Also if you make a coffee concentrate and filter though cheese cloth, then you can add about 1-2 Tablespoons per 4 qts of Japanese curry... adds an extra dimension of flavor and umami-ness to it.

 

[abeautifultaste]

You could make coffee soap - The fine grounds can be an exfoliate in addition you would smell fantastic.

 

[forestcall]

just use a cone filter and make a nice strong cup of drip coffee.

 

[Anni87]

Too fine grind is best for turkish coffee. You may try!

 

[Beanhunter54]

Bake cookie, brownies and other backed goods with it