Teach you how to distinguish the important factors that affect the taste of coffee.

Here we use a picture comparison to show you seven different degrees of coffee powder so that you can have a general concept at the beginning, of course, there may be more and more detailed distinctions in practice, but you can still get a basic visual distinction of the degree of coffee grinding from this article, and then you will naturally have more confidence in yourself-- whether in practice or when talking about it.

Tip: the comparison in the picture below is a 5-cent coin (about 21mm in diameter), similar in size to a 50-cent RMB coin (about 20.50mm in diameter).

Coffee bean grinding degree judgment 1: ultra-coarse grinding Extra Coarse Grind

Often used in ice-brewed coffee, such as coffee made from Toddy Coffee Maker.

Judgment of coffee bean grinding degree II: rough grinding Coarse Grind

It is commonly used in coffee made by French Press Pot.

Coffee bean grinding degree judgment 3: medium and rough grinding Medium-Coarse Grind

For example, coffee made with Eva Solo coffee maker and hand brewer Chemex Brewer.

Judgment of coffee bean grinding degree IV: medium grinding Medium Grind

Coffee made from a trickle pot Drip Pots is commonly used.

Judgment of coffee bean grinding degree 5: medium and fine grinding Medium-Fine Grind

Siphon pot (Vacuum Pots, Siphon Brewers), coffee made by Pourover Cones.

Judgment of coffee bean grinding degree VI: fine grinding Fine Grind

Coffee made by Espresso coffee maker and mocha pot Moka Pot.

Judgment of coffee bean grinding degree 7: ultra-fine grinding Extra Fine Grind

Finally, we review the three main coffee grinding levels in a larger picture, which shows the size of coffee particles in "coarse grinding" and "fine grinding" from top to bottom.

Source: country of coffee