How should I grind beans to make a great cup of coffee?
A. Different methods of brewing require different grind consistencies. Coffee used for drip brewing (most home coffee makers) should be ground to the consistency of granulated sugar. If the drip cycle takes less than four minutes, grind your coffee finer. If it takes more than six minutes, grind your coffee coarser. If you’re using a French press or percolator, the coffee should be ground coarse. And to get the best flavor in an espresso, the beans should be ground very fine, almost power-like with a slight grittiness.
