Coarse grind for a French Press: Does this make coarse grinds for a French Press?
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That the beans are not uniform is the only downside. Plus, you have to carefully time the process to not get it too fine. If you do French Press a lot, a burr grinder might be better. I used to have one, but I don't find the higher price fully justified replacing it once it broke. It might if I regularly did a lot of different coffee grinds. Otherwise I find with just a little experimentation I can find the sweet spot for most coffee using the blade grinder. To me the results are not that different than some might have us believe.
1361842
I don't know. We have an old Krups type 201 coffeemaker and grind the beans in a Krups coffee mill. What's a French press?
564564
I just bought one of these, and the grind is suitably coarse at its coarsest setting. I also use a French press, but I use a fine grind. On a scale of 1 to 8 (coarse to fine), I use no. 7. If I made espresso, I should like it a little finer. I use the grinder with the factory settings, but you can adjust it (recalibrate it) to grind either finer or coarser than normal. Full instructions are in the excellent manual. You should be able to get a grind you like with this model.
2112340
We haven't used it for coffee yet but i would use a coarse grind. The finer the grind the more it will slip through into the coffee.
623734
If there are particles of coffee in your coffee, then you are grinding the beans too much. French press coffee calls for a coarser grind.
124572
I only use mine for French press grinding ( big chunks) but the grinder is easily adjustable by using the nut/screw underneath the handle. Mine grinds very consistently; I don't see why it wouldn't do a fine grind.
415579
No,I think not. The grinding mechanism is too fine for coffee. Also it would take you so long to grind enough for a cup. I recommend a Peugeot hand grinder from Framce. Can handle coarse for press and fine for filter and does not take a long time to grind. Easy to clean, less noise than electric, nothing to break and pretty to look at!
1918129
It has a slotted area by the pour spout but is is more coarse than the actual press. Even with a properly ground bean your gonna get some fine grounds in the bottom of your cup i think.
2258498
Seems to me it grinds only, but it adjusts to fine or coarse. Maybe the fine setting is the "crush"?but it works great.
124573
We do not use it for fine grinds-- just coarser, as for French press coffee. We have a different grinder we like for fine grinding.
537532
I don't use French press, so can't speak to whether or not coarse grind works best. From what I've read and seen, that is the proper grind. However, if you're not happy with your results, you'll definitely be happy with the Baratza Preciso. I got mine a year ago, and have never been sorry. For me (I use several different fine grinds for lever press espresso), it is simply the best and only grinder to have. Be sure you get the Preciso. It has the most options for grinds, other than the Vario, which is way too expensive.
846607
I do French Press coffee every morning. It does a good job with coarse grinding.
1093122
To the best of my knowlege, it does not come in a coarse grind. Mine didn't work at all well until I used a "christmas tree" shaped stone in a Dremel tool to sharpen the little teeth very gently on the inside. Now it grates like a little grating fiend. I hope this is helpful.Gerry N.
481851
No the grind is not even. I usually sift and try regrinding the coarse bits. I am usually trying to get a fine powder though. I am not using it for coffee though. If you want an even grind for coffee you might want to consider some kind of burr grinder.
1621974
Yes it will, not 100% perfect, as the grinds are not 100% consistent (as in, some particles are different sizes from others), especially if you loosen it too much and make it too coarse. But if you veer toward the finer end of the coarse scale, the grinds get more consistent. This is due to the conical burr mechanism of this device, which is primarily for expresso machine or stovepot. If you want something more consistent, you might want to check out it's little brother, Hario coffee grind mini ( http://www.amazon.com/Hario-Coffee-Mill-Slim-Grinder/dp/B001804CLY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1390204236&sr=8-1&keywords=hario+grinder+mini ), its mechaism is a lot more rigid and accommodating for a range of grinds.... This big one is just more loose on the loose settings. However I bought this one for it's size and stability of base. As I value stablity especially if I am grinding a large amount to fill my coffee storage box for the week ahead.....It depends what you are after, stability/large volume or portability/better-range-of-grind. For me, the french press settings, though not perfect, is GOOD ENOUGH for me....it makes a very drinkable french press brew for all but the most fussy connoisseurs. Hope this comprehensively answers your question.
242636
You will have some loose grounds because this is a metal (mesh) filter not paper and it only occurs if you use extremely finely ground coffee. We however, use beans and grind them ourselves leaving the result somewhat coarse. It will depend on the grounds you use. Otherwise, it's an awesome French press.
1263836
You do want a coarse grind for a french press coffee maker. The key is letting the coffee steep long enough to make a strong brew. We recommend grounding your beans right before you brew your first pot. Our customers have had the best results using a hand grinder like this one: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00PVVKH42/ As a general rule, if you are at a higher altitude, then you need to add time because boiling water is cooler. I have good results with a 5 minute steep time. (Note that I am at 5000ft, so 5 minutes may be too long for you, at a normal altitude try closer to 4 minutes) Be sure to use a timer, and compare different times to find the optimal brew. You can make good tasting coffee with finer grounds, but they may clog the filter, or if they are too fine, they might pass through it altogether, giving you a rather gritty pot of coffee.