I don't know how long I should grind my coffee. Do you? I have a french press
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It should be pretty coarse. You want your coffee grounds to be roughly 1 to 1.5 mm in size. Remember to use 2 tbsp of coffee for every cup of water and brew for 4 minutes. If you want your coffee stronger or weaker use more or less coffee. If you're still unsure how much to grind your coffee go to Starbucks and ask them to grind your coffee for a French press.
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Try pulsing your coffee beans at five-second intervals. It should take no more than 8-20 seconds depending on the quantity of beans you are grinding. For French press coffee, the grains should look coarse like potting soil. I use a one tablespoon using a measuring spoon rather than a generic spoon. At maximum capacity, the Bodum bistro blade grinder can grind up to six-tablespoons. I use one tablespoon of whole beans per one cup of water, but these brewing proportions are for manual drip coffee which requires finer-grains of coffee and faster and smoother flavor release time while coarse-grain granules require more time to brew and/or likely more coffee beans. Try pulsing your coffee beans at five-second intervals. It should take no more than 8-20 seconds depending on the quantity of beans you are grinding. For French press coffee, the grains should look coarse like potting soil. I use a one tablespoon using a measuring spoon rather than a generic spoon. At maximum capacity, the Bodum bistro blade grinder can grind up to six-tablespoons. I use one tablespoon of whole beans per one cup of water, but these brewing proportions are for manual drip coffee which requires finer-grains of coffee and faster and smoother flavor release time while... » Read More Try pulsing your coffee beans at five-second intervals. It should take no more than 8-20 seconds depending on the quantity of beans you are grinding. For French press coffee, the grains should look coarse like potting soil. I use a one tablespoon using a measuring spoon rather than a generic spoon. At maximum capacity, the Bodum bistro blade grinder can grind up to six-tablespoons. I use one tablespoon of whole beans per one cup of water, but these brewing proportions are for manual drip coffee which requires finer-grains of coffee and faster and smoother flavor release time while coarse-grain granules require more time to brew and/or likely more coffee beans. « Show Less
114965
Try pulsing your coffee beans at five-second intervals. It should take no more than 8-20 seconds depending on the quantity of beans you are grinding. For French press coffee, the grains should look coarse like potting soil. I use a one tablespoon using a measuring spoon rather than a generic spoon. At maximum capacity, the Bodum bistro blade grinder can grind up to six-tablespoons. I use one tablespoon of whole beans per one cup of water, but these brewing proportions are for manual drip coffee which requires finer-grains of coffee and faster and smoother flavor release time while coarse-grain granules require more time to brew and/or likely more coffee beans.
998837
You are going to love the grinder! I would say try different grinds and have it set at 4 to start. I use a scooper to scoop out what I need for each pot. You'll also need to set your grind. It will all depend in what type of brewing system you use, ie, French press, drip, percolator, as well as the type of beans. It will be a little hit and miss your first couple brews until you get it just the way you like it. The instruction book that came with it is very helpful. Enjoy!
189375
I did grind my coffee first and then I cooked the coffee in a pot on the stove. I did not brew it although you probably could. I also added dandelion root to my coffee. I have a 2 qt bag so I used about 1/4 cup of coffee. Please feel free to contact the company, should you have any more questions.
1972013
The basic formula for french press coffee is 2 tablespoons of coarse grounds per 6 oz of water (6oz would be a small cup in my opinion). To grind 4 tablespoons it takes about 1 minute or so. For finer grounds such as espresso, it will take longer. If by "grind level" you mean the size of the grind then yes, it is easily adjustable from very coarse to very fine.
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I find that a coarse grind -- suitable for a French press -- works best for me, but I suggest you experiment with finer grinds as well as different amounts to see what best suits you. Also be aware that different water temperatures yield different results. You'll just have to try and see.
905544
I don't brew a lot off coffee, so haven't noticed if it's slow or not. Seemed OK to me. I use a regular grind of coffee, just what the machine at the store produces. Mine are the stainless steel cups; could that make a difference? Sorry I couldn't help you. Best of luck.
69950
No, however, grind coffee medium, grind (for 4-6 cups) and add to filter. Fill with cold water, leave in frig or on counter. Coffee is ready in about 7-10 hours.
387550
I use 3 heaping scoops of very finely ground coffee per a full press. I also stir well and let it steep about 15 minutes.
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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.
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You put grounds in along with hot water. I heat water in a kettle. I'm sure you could use a microwave. I let my coffee "brew" about 4 minutes before I press the grounds down through the water. The flavor is amazing because there isnt a filter absorbing all the flavorful oils. You can go to a coffee shop and request your coffee to be French pressed if you want to try it first.
1074048
By trial and error. It depends on how much coffee you like to use for each cup. If you grind a little more just save it for next time.
1083104
If you go to the instruction manual for this item, it tells you how to set this. French press setting grinds the beans very coarsely. You visibly see the size from the opening as you crank the burring blades into place. Very simple. I think there are youtube videos on this also. Regarding the other settings you crank a few beans at a time until you've found the right bean grind.
1297778
I haven't had the grounds come up into the coffee. It is a mess to clean up but that's part of the French press thing I'm guessing!!!! You don't grind the coffee very fine so check that out too....good luck!!!!
602041
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!
623737
The wire mesh tends to allow the smallest particles through which is why french press grind is larger pieces than the grind for a regular coffee maker. As long as it's not enough to notice when you're drinking it should be fine.
41234
It's possible that the grind is too fine. You need a fine grind and you need to tamp it well, but I had this problem with some coffee grounds that someone gave me, already pre-ground. If the grind is really fine, you might want to tamp it less. Tweak the grind a little until you find one that works right.
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I like my coffee pretty bold so I use dark roasts and grind fine (expresso grind). Run my grinder about 10 sec. I also use paper filters instead of the gold filter because of this.