The grind plays a crucial role in coffee preparation. If you feel that your coffee tastes too strong or bitter, the grind is probably set too fine. If the grind is too coarse, the coffee will taste watery and more acidic.

Of course, everything is always a matter of taste, but here are a few guidelines that can help you on the way to your own personal, perfect setting of the grind.

The perfect grind for your coffee 

Very fine grind: espresso machine, portafilter machine

Fine grind: Espresso maker/ stove-top cooker (e.g. Bialetti), Aeropress

Medium grind: hand filter, coffee maker, Chemex

Coarse grind: Stamp pot/ French Press, Cold Brew

Try yourself out

Try it out and find the right grinder setting for your personal favourite coffee. In addition to the right grind for your coffee preparation method, the dosage also plays an important role. You can find the most important information on this topic here.

If you still have questions about the grind or other coffee matters, just come to our café in Hamburg St. Pauli, we will be happy to advise you. Or send us an email. Because nobody should have to do without perfect coffee taste!