Grinding Coffee
Roasted coffee must be ground before it can be used to brew coffee. Coffee is ground to different grades of fineness. This allows the coffee to be used in many different brewing methods. Some of the more popular degrees of grinding are outlined below.
Brewing method | Grinding grade |
Cafetiere | Medium |
Espresso | Very fine |
Filter/Drip | Fine to medium |
Jug | Course |
Percolator | Medium |
Trukish | Pulverised |
Vacuum Infusion | Medium fine to fine |
Storing Coffee
Coffee should be stored correctly to avoid losing flavour. Some tips for storing coffee are outlined below
- Store coffee in a well ventilated room
- Keep coffee in a air tight container. This prevents the oils from evaporating from the beans causing loss of favour and strength
- Keep coffee away from excess moisture
- Do not store coffee near any strong smelling foods. Coffee will absorb their odours