Coarse: A coarse grind is slightly finer than extra coarse and has a consistency resembling kosher salt The grounds still appear quite chunky and are used for french press, percolators and coffee cupping brewing methods. How do you know if coffee grounds are coarse? A coarse ground will look somewhat chunky Because the coffee is … Read more
pre-ground coffee is ground to a size that works well with drip coffee makers, but it’s not so great for french presses (and, of course, it’s almost always old and stale). The small grounds get stuck in the fine mesh filter – and sometimes they just slip right through. Can you use regular coffee in … Read more
Brewing coffee with a french press requires a coarse, even grind A coarse ground will look somewhat chunky. Because the coffee is steeped in boiling water, the contact time between the water and coffee is much longer, which requires a coarser grind. Grinding the coffee too coarse will make the coffee weak. What should the … Read more