Did you know that each coffee machine needs a different bean size? In today's blog we explain the coffee grinding process and how it affects coffee machines - read on!
Grinding
-Coarse grind: most commonly used in coffee cupping. It is used in the French press, metal filter or cold brew.
-Medium grind: It is widely used in manual drip methods with paper filters.
-Final grind: This is used in the most common coffee machines, which use pressure. Espresso, Italian mocha and aeropress coffee machines.
Tips for grinding coffee at home
https://concafe.es/guia-sobre-la-molienda-de-cafe/
http://www.forumdelcafe.com/sites/default/files/biblioteca/granulometria.pdf
Espresso machine
- Gives a more concentrated and full-bodied coffee.
- It puts the coffee under high pressure
> Needs fine grinding
Italian Coffee Maker
- Uses boiling water pressure
- Concentrates the coffee flavour
- It is less intense than an espresso
> Needs medium grinding
Filter coffee machine
- Requires more preparation time
- Works only with the force of gravity
> Needs coarse grinding
