Coffee glossary

Grind Size

How coarse or fine coffee is ground. Finer grinds extract faster, so the grind must match the brew method and time.

Espresso needs a fine grind, pour-over a medium-fine one, and French press or cold brew a coarse one. If a brew tastes sour, try finer; if it tastes bitter, try coarser.

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