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Grind Size Reference Guide

Select your brewing method for the correct grind size, texture description, and extraction time — with tips for dialling in.

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☕Espresso

🫖Moka Pot

🔄AeroPress

⬇️Pour Over

🇫🇷French Press

🧊Cold Brew

Espresso

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Grind size spectrum

FineMediumCoarse

Texture—

Extraction time—

Water temperature—

If too bitter—

If too sour/weak—

Recommended grinder—

Understanding grind size is the single most important step to better espresso. Read our complete grind size guide for the full explanation — and our guide to the best burr grinders for equipment recommendations.

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