Will this grind coarse beans for French press?
1103245
It will grind coarse if you don't grind too long.. Not sure why the other reviewer said no. It even says so in the instructions.
1262867
yes, you can control the grind from very fine to course ground perfect for a French Press.
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.
1921029
Yes, it will grind roasted coffee which is dry. I believe it will grind corn to since it to is usually dry.
1728272
I'm not sure, but I don't see why not. It'll grind beans and corn. What you need to avoid is stuff that's wet and/or oily.
1423497
This grinder is best for producing a coarse grind best used in a French Press or drip machine. Although the grind can be fine, you would most likely have to put the beans through 3 to 5 times to get the grind fine enough for Turkish coffee, but you would still probably end up with some coarse ground beans. Ultimately, I wouldn't recommend this grinder for espresso or Turkish coffee; however, it's one of the best grinders I've been able to find for a moderate coarse grind.
1001219
The grind is pretty fine no matter how coarse you turn the dial to. I'm not really happy with this coffee grinder and wouldn't buy it again.
1232870
Yes, I believe it will. The finest grind (1) was too fine for us to use in our espresso machine. We used the 8 setting (it goes up to 30-something).
1984167
I'm not sure what you are asking, but if you are wanting to know if you can use coarser grinds of coffee, the answer is yes, you can. By that I mean that it will not break the machine. As you may know, however, the appropriate espresso grind is very fine so a coarse one will probably not make an espresso you would want to drink.
1262866
Yes. It has a good range of grind. I use mine with aeropress, which is similar to French press, and electric pump espresso machine.
658637
We use ours with a frech press and only grind for 6 seconds. It isn't completely unifrorm, but it works for an inexpensive grinder.
1059096
I tested this with used drip coffee grounds from commercially ground coffee (Seattle's Best). About half of the grounds washed through. The other half did not and would not and were not easy to clean out. SO, if you grind your own coffee and it is larger than commercially ground coffee, it may work for you. I understand that is noncommittal but the truth based on my own testing for your question. I see another responder has had good results. Regardless of your success filtering for a French press, this filter does not let quinoa, millet or other small grains escape.
1968089
Yes, but grind it coarse first, then fine if wanted. Coffee beans are a little sticky.
385101
This is a trick question lol. You need to use "Coarse coffee grinds" however I used maxwell house fine ground beans. The only down fall is I may of used to much because some parts where a DARK BROWN color. I would suggest grinding the coffee coarse like there directions say (AFTER YOU BUY IT HAS DIRECTIONS ON BOX)
1234541
It is somewhat coarse, a little finer than to coffee, but not exactly a powder. I never used a french press, but I know it cannot be used in a Keurig, because the density of this "coffee" won't let the water pressure from the Keurig run through it. It does work well using a paper filter in a regular drip coffee maker. I hope this helps.
551357
You can use any kind in terms of roast, the important thing is the grind. I use whole beans and grind them pretty coarsely (a fine grind like you would use for espresso doesn't work well with the French Press). http://www.zavida.com/blog/coffee/coffee-grind-types-explained/
1585695
Yes, the coarseness or fineness of your coffee grounds will depend on how long you hold down the button. There's not a specific setting. You'd just have to use you judgement. Grind longer for fine grinds and shorter if you like it more course.