I grind my own beans; so what level of grind is recommended for this coffee maker?
885554
We do not have information regarding how fine you will want to grind your beans. As this may be determined by taste.
963345
The settings right out of the box work well. Half way through on the amount and about 10 - 11 on the grind. Of course, this might also have to do with the type of coffee, in my opinion, a mexican lighter roast, bali or indian malabar, might benefit from slightly finer grind. It is a matter of trial and taste.. Good luck!
10944
You want expresso grind to be powder like and feel smooth between your fingers. If your beans are freshly roasted you can try one step less fine because the beans have a little more moisture in them. Really fresh ground beans should brew with some "crema" brown foam on top. That amount of crema is a clue to freshness. Different beans with different roast times also can change the "best" grind setting. Experiment, LOL
623733
Yes, especially if you use a cheaper blade type grinder, if you grind your own beans. To minimize particulates in the bottom you really need to use a coarse grind coffee.
1199017
I'm using an all purpose grind (Starb_cks C_f_ V_r_na), 6 coffee measures (old C-F-Nuts measure) for an 8 cup pot. Using M-L_tt_ #4 paper filters, and coffee is very good. Found that some St_rb_ks stores grind coffee coarser than others, even when you specify conical filter. Like the pot; makes cosistently good brew.
630472
I have used mine extensively for brewing coffee, and here's what I've found: If you grind your coffee coarsely, you'll have to use around 25 grams per mug, and you still get a little bit of "sludge" in the bottom of the cup. If it's important to you not to have any coffee grounds come through, I recommend using a paper filter to line the strainer (I use #4 cone-shaped filters). Then you can also grind your coffee much more finely, and use less per cup (I use about 17 grams for a16 oz. cup, at somewhere between a fine "drip" and an espresso grind). The thing that I like so very well about using this for coffee making is that its thermal mass is very low, meaning that it doesn't cool the water down too much for optimal brewing (or drinking). If you preheat your mug your coffee will still be quite hot when it's brewed.
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It takes me between 10 and 15 minutes to grind enough coffee for a french press coffee maker. I tend to use quite a bit of coffee. Hope this helps.
593166
I like my coffee really strong so I use espresso (fine) grind. I've noticed regular grind makes for a little weaker coffee.
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I usually run between 7 and 9 on the grinder, but that varies with each type of bean. You'll want to start around there then dial the grind up or down depending on the extraction pressure. If too low, use a lower (finer) grind setting, if too high, use a coarser setting. Also depends on which filter basket you use:- http://youtu.be/_I37YMFH8Bo
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I do not know of an official grind size guide. There is a range of ideal settings for any brewing method, since light and dark roasts tend to fragment differently. For French press (coarse grind), I have had good results with 9-13 clicks from the finest setting (9=light roast; 13=French roast). For Melitta manual drip pour-over (fine grind), I get good results with 5-8 clicks, depending upon the bean. I used 7 clicks for a medium roasted Ethiopian bean the other day and brewed some of the best coffee I've ever had. Hope this helps.
1456335
I use regular off the shelf grind and have no problem. You're supposed to just wet the coffee first, and then pour in the water a little at a time. Don't pour in all the water all at once. Maybe that will help?
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This is the best reference I have found, though it's hard to say what will be correct for the coffee you are using. This is meant to be a general guide that you should adjust based on your personal experience, flavor preferences, coffee age, et cetera. http://www.reddit.com/r/Coffee/comments/1wxcs4/reference_hario_mini_mill_grinder_click_settings/
2023528
I use Costco Columbian whole beans, which is a medium roast. Then grind only as much as I use for a day.
1327791
I think this partly depends on your comfort with the grinder. I'd say maybe 15 seconds for an 8-cup french press, which is what I used. If you struggle with getting the groove, you might find beans jumping occasionally or you will get "stuck" during a rotation. Once you know your preferred surface and get in the groove with the right even pressure, it's a piece of cake.
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Everyone has their own preference for their coffee. I like mine pretty strong so I use a good amount of coffee and set the grinder for seven . You can start at about three or four and see how that works. Then if there are still remaining beans, just add a couple of minutes until you know how long. Mine is very consistent in the time required. You won't hurt anything by experimenting. And you will enjoy a great cup of coffee!
1909558
Your preference in coarse vs fine ground coffee will depend on the properties of the paper filter you choose. I use Walmart #4 filters and grind my own coffee using a Cuisinart set to medium.
1405365
I can typically grind about 28oz of beans in about 2 - 3 minutes, finishing before my water starts boiling. Not a chore at all.