If you buy ground coffee: the packet should say how finely ground it is. You need medium grounds for a cafetière – it will say if it’s suitable on the pack Too fine, and they’ll slip through the strainer, and too coarse, it’s hard to plunge. Can I use filter coffee in a cafetière? To … Read more
A medium-coarse grind will be similar in size to a french press grind but less chunky and will feel slightly smoother If you are using a cone-shaped pour over, then use a medium-fine coffee grind instead. What number is medium-coarse grind? 4 medium grind. Medium grind is the most common grind size for pre-ground beans, … Read more
A good batch of french press coffee requires a coarse, even ground This means that if you are buying pre-ground coffee, you want to avoid anything that’s ground for espresso, whose grind is too fine for French press. Your best bet for good French press coffee is of course to grind at home. Can I … Read more