Coffee grinder guide...

[maskedburito]

Hi all,

I am new to grinding my own beans. I just got a bodum bistro grinder for Christmas and am ready to learn! I have a bonavita coffee machine.

I am just unsure of what grind size to use and how long to grind etc! Does finer make it more watery or the opposite. What's stronger? Etc. I just am interested in learning the general idea of grinding. Anyone know of a good guide on the Internet?

Thanks!

 

[peterjschmidt]

Don't store your beans in the hopper. Measure out what you need for each brew, a scale is the best way to get repeatable results.

Start in the middle of the grind settings, see how you like the coffee, and work finer from there.

Your preferences are your own, and you'll have to find out what tastes best for you.

 

[thelivinglegend77]

Some great advice. Thanks for sharing because I'm new to coffee grinders too.

 

[stupiddumbidiott]

The finer the grind size, the longer the water takes to pass through the coffee-which leads to greater extraction. The grind size depends mainly on the brewing method you are using and how much coffee you are making.

 

[PinkRose]

Hi all,

I am new to grinding my own beans. I just got a bodum bistro grinder for Christmas and am ready to learn! I have a bonavita coffee machine.

I am just unsure of what grind size to use and how long to grind etc! Does finer make it more watery or the opposite. What's stronger? Etc. I just am interested in learning the general idea of grinding. Anyone know of a good guide on the Internet?

Thanks!

There are lots of coffee grinding guides on the Internet.

Take a look at this one. Scroll down the page and you see lots of useful information.
How to Grind Coffee - Learn About Coffee Grinding

Or, as Peter said in a previous post, you can just start in the middle of your grinder's grind settings, see how you like the coffee, and adjust it finer from there.

Rose

 

[peterjschmidt]

The finer the grind size, the SHORTER the water takes to pass through the coffee-which leads to greater extraction. The grind size depends mainly on the brewing method you are using and how much coffee you are making.

FIFY. Quicker extraction w/ finer grinder, slower extraction w/ a coarser/larger particle.

 

[Anni87]

What grind size depends on what type of coffee you brew..in bodum bistro coffee grinder, the number one setting grinds ultra fine, the center setting drip,pour over, the last setting for french press coarse grind.

[url]http://grinderguides.com[/URL]

 

[hellohomebrew]

I wanted to post a link but I can't. If you only google "ground size comparison chart or something like that" you'll get a few links introducing.

 

[hellohomebrew]

Thanks just then read the rule.