Perfect grinding: How to set up your coffee grinder correctly!

Hey coffee lovers! ☕️

You've found the perfect bean, your water is exactly 92°C, your machine is ready, but your coffee still doesn't taste the way you hoped? Then it's probably the grinder! Yes, the coffee grinder is the underrated genius behind every perfect coffee. Today we'll show you how to set it up step by step - and without the typical coffee rage outbreak! 😅

Why is the mill setting so important?

Because it affects everything! If the grind is too coarse, your coffee will taste like lukewarm bean broth. If the grind is too fine? 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 size:

• 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: First decide, then grind! 😎

Step 2: Prepare the mill

1. Provide fresh beans – please no 3-year-old holiday souvenirs from Italy!

2. Fill the bean container , but not all the way to the top – unless you are supplying an entire coffee house.

3. Set the grinder to a medium setting – the perfect starting point for fine-tuning.

Step 3: Test grinding and consistency

Now comes the exciting part: grinding and testing!

1. Grind a small amount – a few grams are enough for the test.

2. Rub the ground coffee between your fingers :

   • Espresso? Should feel like fine sand.

   • Filter coffee? Something coarser, like sugar.

   • French press? Coarse like breadcrumbs.

Looks good? Great! 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:

• Is your espresso coming through too quickly? Adjust the grind setting to a finer setting!

• Is it only dripping in slow motion? Adjust the grind setting to a coarser setting!

• Filter coffee too bitter? Adjust the grind setting!

• Does it taste watery? Adjust the grind setting to a finer setting!

This requires a delicate touch – 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 over every time.

A few more professional tips: ✅ Only grind as much as you need immediately – freshly ground is always better!
✅ Make sure you get consistent results – if the extraction time or taste suddenly changes, check the grind setting. ✅ 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 great coffee. With a little patience and a few test grinds, you will find the perfect grind for your favorite brew. And hey - coffee is a science in itself, but experimenting is what makes it fun! 😄

Now it's your turn: set up your grinder, start brewing and enjoy the difference! Cheers! ☕🚀