Brew Guide
The right grind size is the foundation of a great cup. Use this guide to match your brewing gadget to its ideal grind range, ratio and brew time — then dial in to taste.
Grind Size Reference
Particle size in microns (µm) for each brew method. Finer on the left, coarser on the right.
Turkish
150–300
Espresso
200–600
Percolator / Moka
300–700
AeroPress
400–900
Syphon
500–1100
Drip Brewer
600–1200
Pour Over
700–1200
French Press
800–1400
Cold Brew
1000–1600
Brew Methods
Turkish
150–300
microns
1:10
ratio
3-4 min
simmer, do not boil
Powder-fine, like flour. Brewed directly in a cezve.
Grind as fine as possible — finer than espresso. The coffee should feel like powdered sugar.
Espresso
200–600
microns
1:2
ratio
0:26 min
brew time
Fine, like table salt. High pressure, short extraction.
Dial in by shot time: aim for ~25-30s. Too fast = grind finer, too slow = grind coarser.
Percolator / Moka
300–700
microns
1:11
ratio
1:30 min
brew time
Fine-medium. Stovetop pressure brewing.
Use a fine grind but slightly coarser than espresso. Remove from heat as soon as it gurgles.
AeroPress
400–900
microns
1:15
ratio
2:20 min
brew time
Versatile. Medium-fine for standard, finer for concentrate.
Medium-fine is the all-rounder. Go finer + shorter steep for a punchier, espresso-style cup.
Syphon
500–1100
microns
1:15
ratio
1:40 min
brew time
Medium grind. Full-immersion vacuum brewing.
Aim for a medium grind similar to pour over. Stir gently and consistently for even extraction.
Drip Brewer
600–1200
microns
1:17
ratio
Auto
machine controlled
Medium grind for automatic drip machines.
Medium grind keeps the bed draining evenly. If your coffee tastes weak, grind a touch finer.
Pour Over
700–1200
microns
1:16
ratio
3:40 min
brew time
Medium grind. Clean, bright, manual filter brewing.
Target a 3-4 min total brew. Draining too fast = grind finer; stalling = grind coarser.
French Press
800–1400
microns
1:13
ratio
10:00 min
brew time
Coarse, like sea salt. Full-immersion, full-bodied.
Coarse grind keeps fines out of your cup. Break the crust at 4 min, plunge slowly at the end.
Cold Brew
1000–1600
microns
1:10
ratio
16 hours
steep cold
Extra coarse. Long cold steep for a smooth concentrate.
Use the coarsest grind. Steep 12-18 hrs in the fridge, then dilute the concentrate to taste.
Recipe Calculator
Pick a method and your coffee dose to get the water amount, target grind and brew time.
Pour Over
Medium grind
Coffee
18 g
Water
288 g
Target Grind
700–1200 µm
Brew Time
3:40 min
Ratio 1:16 — 18g coffee to 288g water.