690-1300 microns · 1:15 · 4 min
French press grind size: coarse
A French press uses the coarsest hot-brew grind. It steeps the full four minutes, so a coarse grind keeps it from turning bitter or muddy.
| Grinder | Start at | Range | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Zpresso J-Max | 4.2.0 | 4.0.0-4.4.0 | Guide → |
| 1Zpresso JX-Pro | 4.6.0 | 4.2.0-5.0.0 | Guide → |
| 1Zpresso K-Ultra | 9.5 | 9.0-10.0 | Guide → |
| 1Zpresso Q2 | 3.2.0 | 2.6.0-3.8.0 | Guide → |
| Baratza Encore | 28 | 28 | Guide → |
| Baratza Encore ESP | 32 | 32 | Guide → |
| Baratza Virtuoso+ | 28 | 28 | Guide → |
| Breville Smart Grinder Pro | 58 | 55-60 | Guide → |
| Capresso Infinity | Coarse | Coarse | Guide → |
| Comandante C40 MK4 | 30 clicks | 25-35 clicks | Guide → |
| Cuisinart Supreme Grind DBM-8 | Coarse | Coarse | Guide → |
| Fellow Ode Gen 1 | 8 | 6-10 | Guide → |
| Fellow Ode Gen 2 | 9 | 8-10 | Guide → |
| Fellow Opus | 9 | 8-10 | Guide → |
| KitchenAid Burr Coffee Grinder KCG8433 | 13 | 1-24 | Guide → |
| Niche Zero | 45 | 45+ | Guide → |
| OXO Brew Conical Burr Grinder | 13 | 11-15 | Guide → |
| Timemore Chestnut C3 / C3 Pro | 19 clicks | 17-20 clicks | Guide → |
| Timemore Sculptor 064 | 14 | 12-16 | Guide → |
Not built for French press: Baratza Sette 270, Breville Barista Express (built-in grinder).
If your French press tastes wrong
| It tastes | Why | Do this |
|---|---|---|
| Sour, thin, sharp | Under-extracted: grind too coarse or steep too short | Go 2 to 3 steps finer, or add 30 to 60 seconds of steep time |
| Bitter, dry, harsh finish | Over-extracted: grind too fine or steep too long | Go 2 to 3 steps coarser, or cut 30 seconds of steep time |
| Muddy, silty cup | Too many fines for a metal filter | Go coarser and pour gently off the top of the grounds |
| Weak but not sour | Not enough coffee for the water | Tighten the ratio: use 1 to 2 more grams per 250 g of water |
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