Grinding.......do you do it right?

Usually I like to write about a country, but thanks to a customer and now new friend, that is redesigning my website, he inspired me to write about grinding. Considering I now have multiple options for you to select, to simplify the process, I want to share what I have learned over the years on how grinding impacts the flavor of your coffee.

To begin when you are making a cup of coffee, for simplicity purpose I like to use 1 healthy tablespoon for every 8 ounces of water. If you like to weigh things, by all means do, I just don’t like to get too crazy with precision as it can take the fun out of things. From here a simple way to know if you need to adjust your grinds is if the coffee is tasting watered down, you’re probably going too coarse with your coffee. If it feels too strong or bitter, then it’s possible you are going too fine with the grinds and need to make it a little more coarse. Everything is about extraction and the way you grind it will determine if you strike that balance in your cup. Never hesitate to email or call me with any questions. I am your personal roaster and barista. People are always surprised when I welcome them in my garage or answer the phone and spend time explaining anything, but that’s why we are having a unique coffee experience, which is intimate and a personal relationship with your morning routine.

First off whole bean is always the best way to experience your coffee, but if you are needing it ground, please use this as a guide for how you may want to grind your coffee.

Coarse Grind: French Press and Cold Brew use this grind

Medium Coarse Grind: Percolators and siphon pressure brewing methods usually use this type

Medium Grind: Any standard drip coffee maker or Keurig (with Keurig be sure to poke the middle of the coffee pod for proper extraction)

Medium Fine Grind: Pour over style coffee maker

Fine Grind: Espresso or Mocha Pots

If you need Turkish coffee, please contact me for suggestions. Currently I use my Java Preanger bean since it has a black pepper note that compliments nicely with cardamom. There are other beans that can work as well depending on your preference.

Some of the original 25 pound bags that I started my business with. They hang as a reminder how I started small and have now grown to standard 60 kg (135 lb.) bags as seen below.