As any AeroPress enthusiast knows, using the ideal grind size is essential for extracting the full flavour potential from your beans. But with so many grind settings to choose from, how do you determine the best grind for AeroPress coffee?
This guide covers everything from grinder types and grind size comparisons to brewing tips and recommended grinders to help you master the perfect AeroPress grind.
Why Your AeroPress Grind Matters
Grind size significantly impacts the AeroPress brewing process, including:
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Flavour extraction - A finer grind exposes more coffee ground surface area to hot water for full-bodied flavour, while coarser grinds extract less.
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Total brew time - Finer grinds delay the flow through the filter, increasing your overall brew time. In contrast, coarser grinds allow for quicker brews.
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Body and clarity - Finer grinds produce coffee with a thick, creamy body, whereas coarser grinds make lighter, clearer coffee.
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Efficiency - The right grind allows the coffee grounds to properly absorb water. If the grind is too fine, it can lead to clogging, while a grind that’s too coarse causes under extraction.
Comparing AeroPress Grind Sizes
While AeroPress creator Alan Adler recommends a fine grind, many users find slight adjustments make a big difference. Here's how popular AeroPress grind sizes compare:
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Fine espresso |
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Fine |
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Medium-fine |
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Medium |
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While individual taste preferences vary, we suggest starting with a fine to medium-fine grind and adjusting from there to find your preferred balance of body, taste strength and brew time.
Selecting Your AeroPress Coffee Grinder
Investing in a high-quality coffee grinder ensures you can achieve your desired AeroPress grind profile every time. Here are the top grinder features to look for:
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Consistency - Even grind size is vital for proper colour and flavour extraction. That’s why quality burr grinders greatly outperform uneven blade grinders.
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Reliability - Opt for stainless steel burrs and gears as these are more durable and will give you better grind consistency over time.
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Cleaning - Make sure your grinder is easy to disassemble and clean. This isn’t just for convenience’s sake (which is non-negotiable) - it also lets you enjoy different beans without cross-contamination.
We recommend these AeroPress grinders for the best results:
AeroPress Grinding Tips
Make the most of your coffee-grinding efforts with these expert tips:
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Grind beans fresh before each brew to maximise flavour and aroma.
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Clean your grinder regularly to prevent oil buildup and stale grounds.
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Avoid overheating beans during grinding which can burn flavours.
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Store beans and ground coffee properly to maintain freshness.
Rave Coffee's AeroPress Range
With the right grinder and some recipe testing, you can easily achieve coffee bliss with your AeroPress. Using a fine to medium grind allows you to balance rich flavour with good flow-through.
Rave Coffee offers a wide selection of coffee beans and gear to help you get the most from your AeroPress, including high-quality manual and electric coffee grinders. We also carry must-have brewing accessories like filters , scoops and replacement parts .
And most importantly, we supply an array of single-origin and blended expertly roasted to shine using the AeroPress brew method. Explore our range today!