Perfect grinding: How to set your coffee grinder correctly!

Hey coffee lovers! ☕️

You've found the perfect bean, your water is at exactly 92°C, your machine is ready, but your coffee still doesn't taste the way you want it to? Then it's probably the grinder! Yes, the coffee grinder is the underestimated genius behind every perfect coffee. Today, we'll show you how to adjust it step-by-step for optimum results - without the typical coffee rage outburst! 😅

Why is the grinder setting so important?

Because it affects everything! If the grind is too coarse, your coffee will taste like lukewarm bean broth. Too fine a grind? Welcome to the bitter coffee wonderland! The right grind ensures the perfect extraction and therefore the taste you want. So, let's get started!

Step 1: Know your brewing style!

Before you start, you need to know what you need the coffee powder for. Each brewing process has its own grind:

Espresso: Very fine (almost like flour)
Filter coffee (V60, Chemex, Aeropress): Medium fine to medium coarse
French Press & Cold Brew: Very coarse (like coarse sea salt)

So: Decide first, then grind! 😎

Step 2: Prepare the grinder

Prepare fresh beans - no 3-year-old vacation souvenirs from Italy, please!
Fill the bean container, but not to the top - unless you are supplying an entire coffee house.
Set the grinder to a medium setting - the perfect starting point for fine-tuning.

Step 3: Test grind and consistency

Now comes the exciting part: grind and test!

Grind a small amount - a few grams are enough for the test.
Rub the ground coffee between your fingers:
- Espresso? Should feel like fine sand.
- Filter coffee? A little coarser, like sugar.
- French press? Coarse like breadcrumbs.

Looks good? Super! Not yet? Let's move on!

Step 4: The brewing test ☕️

Now it's getting serious! Brew a coffee with the ground powder and pay attention to the following points:

Does your espresso brew too quickly? Make the grind finer!
Does it only drip in slow motion? Make the grind coarser!
Filter coffee too bitter? Make the grind coarser!
Does it taste watery? Make the grind finer!

This is where finesse is required - or rather, patience and a few test brews!

Step 5: Fine-tuning & perfection

Once you have found the perfect grind, mark the setting or take a photo - so you don't have to start from scratch every time.

A few more pro tips: ✅ Only grind as much as you need - freshly ground is always better!
✅ Pay attention to consistent results - if the extraction time or taste suddenly changes, check the grind. ✅ Clean regularly! Coffee oils build up and affect the taste.

Conclusion: Your grinder, your perfect coffee! 🎉

A well-adjusted coffee grinder is the key to consistently fantastic coffee. With a little patience and a few test grinds, you'll find the perfect grind for your favorite preparation. And hey - coffee is a science in itself, but experimenting is what makes it fun! 😄

Now it's your turn: set your grinder, brew away and enjoy the difference! Cheers! ☕🚀