Grind & Brewing
Pick the right grind and brew great coffee with our tested recipes.
Which grind should I choose for my brew method?
Match grind to brewer: coarse for French press and cold brew, medium for pour-over, fine for espresso. Choose by brew method, not grind number.
What if I picked the wrong grind?
Take the bag to a local shop or grocery store with a grinder and ask for your brew method. If they can’t, we send a replacement.
Should I buy whole bean or ground?
Whole bean stays fresher and gives you control. Ground is more convenient. Pick the grind for your brewer.
How do I brew with a drip machine?
Use 1:17 coffee to water (about 60g to 1,020g), medium-coarse grind, fresh cold water.
How do I brew with a pour-over?
Flat-bottom: 25g to 400g water at 202F. Cone: 20g to 340g water at 205F. Medium grind, bloom with 60g, pour in stages.
How do I brew with a French press?
30g coffee to 480g water at 205 to 212F, coarse grind, steep 4 minutes, then press.
How do I brew with an AeroPress?
18g coffee to 288g water at 202 to 205F, medium-fine grind, steep 1.5 to 2 minutes, press gently.
What is the right coffee-to-water ratio?
Start at 1:16 to 1:17 by weight (about 2 tablespoons per 6 oz). Adjust to taste.
Why does my coffee taste bitter or sour?
Sour means under-extracted (grind finer, hotter water, longer). Bitter means over-extracted (grind coarser, cooler, shorter).