Category: Guides & How-Tos

Access clear, step-by-step instructions designed to help readers master specific coffee skills or processes.

  • Is Your Grind Size Wrecking Your Coffee? Your Simple Coffee Grind Cheat Sheet!

    Four coffee grind sizes—coarse, medium, fine, and extra fine—displayed in neat piles on a light stone-textured background

    So, you took the leap! You ditched that noisy blade grinder and got yourself a proper burr grinder (high five!). You’re grinding fresh beans right before you brew… but maybe your coffee still tastes a bit… off? Sometimes bitter, sometimes sour, never quite perfect?

    Don’t worry, you haven’t wasted your money! There’s one more crucial piece to the perfect-cup puzzle: the size of your coffee grounds. Getting this right is just as important as grinding fresh!

    Using the wrong grind size for your coffee maker is a super common mistake, and it’s often the secret culprit behind a bad brew. But luckily, it’s easy to fix! This simple cheat sheet will explain why size matters and give you a starting point for matching your grind to your brewer.

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