Choosing the right grind size is essential for brewing the perfect cup of coffee. Each grind size is suited to a specific brewing method, ensuring optimal extraction and flavor. Here’s a quick guide to help you choose the best grind for your preferred brewing style.
1. Whole Bean
• Best For: Customers who want the freshest experience by grinding their own beans.
• Brewing Methods: All types (grind to desired consistency).
• Recommended Coffee: Any blend from Voyage of the Bean. Whole beans allow you to explore and adjust to different brewing methods, ensuring freshness.
• Pro Tip: Whole bean coffee retains its flavor for longer, ideal for coffee enthusiasts who love experimenting with various brewing methods.
2. Fine Grind (Similar to Table Salt)
• Best For: Espresso, Aeropress, and Moka Pot.
• Brewing Methods:
• Espresso Machine, Aeropress, Moka Pot
• Recommended Coffee: Reserva Colombiana Tolima. The bold, rich flavors from the high-altitude Colombian beans shine in a concentrated espresso shot or Aeropress brew.
• Pro Tip: This grind ensures intense flavor extraction, perfect for those who enjoy strong coffee with depth and complexity.
3. Drip Grind (Medium - Like Sand)
• Best For: Automatic Drip Coffee Makers and Pour-Over methods.
• Brewing Methods:
• Drip Coffee Makers, Pour-Over
• Recommended Coffee: Peruvian Gold. This smooth, well-balanced coffee shines with medium grind methods, offering rich notes of chocolate and nuts in your drip or pour-over brew.
• Pro Tip: For customers who value convenience and consistency, this grind size works perfectly with home brewers or pour-over setups.
4. Coarse Grind (Like Sea Salt)
• Best For: French Press and Cold Brew.
• Brewing Methods:
• French Press, Cold Brew
• Recommended Coffee: Mayan Soul. The earthy, slightly spicy profile of this Chiapas blend is ideal for French Press and cold brew, offering a full-bodied, rich, and smooth taste.
• Pro Tip: Coarse grinds prevent over-extraction and reduce bitterness, perfect for slow brewing methods.
Grind Size vs. Brewing Time
In general, the grind size should match the brew time:
• Fine grinds are best for short brew times (espresso, AeroPress).
• Medium grinds suit moderate brew times (drip coffee, pour-over).
• Coarse grinds are ideal for long brew times (French press, cold brew).
Final Tips
• Freshness: Whole bean coffee retains its freshness longer, so if you want the best flavor, buy whole beans and grind just before brewing.
• Storage: No matter the grind size, always store your coffee in an airtight container, away from light, heat, and moisture, to preserve freshness.
At Voyage of the Bean, we offer all our coffees in whole bean or custom grind options, so you can always get the perfect grind for your brewing method!
