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ee Academy 200

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6.3 Grind

Grind
Imagine trying to
brew co!ee without
grinding at all. It
wouldn’t work. In
order to craft the
beverages we love,
co!ee beans must
be ground into
smaller pieces. This
increases the surface
area and allows
water to more easily
pull out the flavor.

Although grinding
co!ee may seem as
simple as chopping the whole bean into small pieces, the e!ect of grind on
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 brewing co!ee is huge. In fact, grind has one of the biggest impacts on co!ee
flavor, so it is very important to check that the grind is correct to ensure that only
the co!ee’s best flavors end up in the cup.

Impact of Incorrect Grind

As you know, there is no universally best grind size—the proper grind is

determined by the brew method. When co!ee is ground too coarse, the taste in
cup will be weak, under-extracted and sour. On the other hand, when co!ee is
ground finely, extraction happens very quickly. When you grind too finely for the
brew method, the co!ee is over-extracted and bitter.

Imagine pouring water through a bucket of rocks. Now imagine pouring water
through a bucket of sand. Which one moves faster? Water moves quicker through
rocks than sand. The same rule applies for ground co!ee.

For brew methods that use gravity (e.g., pour-over, batch brew), grind plays a role
in determining how long the co!ee and water are in contact. Just like in a co!ee
press, when co!ee grounds and water are in contact, the co!ee continues to brew.

By using the correct grind for your brew method, the co!ee and water brew
together for the correct amount of time and result in a pleasing flavor.

The following interactive explores grind requirements for popular beverages. Click
on each slide to navigate forward through the slideshow.
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