![]() These experiments have taught me that the taste of your brew is within your control, as long as you have good beans to start with. Acidity is nice, but I know that some people would prefer a less acidic cup. With that said, I do detect a bit less acidity, which I personally do not mind because I do not have a strong opinion on acidity. I have noticed that coarser grinds result in a sweeter brew, something I've heard a lot of people say in video brewing guides. Also, I've been experimenting with two filters, which probably contributes to the cleanliness of the brew. I've found the cups that use a coarser grind setting have been easier to drink and generally more enjoyable. Unlike many cups I've made with a finer grind, the cups I've made recently with the coarser grind have been a bit less harsh. But, I am yet to research this topic in more depth. ![]() I suspect this is because pushing too hard can cause blockages in the Aeropress filter. This meant that I could push more slowly, which experts say leads to a better cup profile. On the 23 setting on my grinder, the Aeropress was significantly easier to plunge than it has been in the past. I meant to try 22 but after I looked at the device I realised I had pushed it up one more setting. I then tried slightly higher settings to see what I could do to change the cup, stopping at 20. I was pleasantly surprised by this brew and I found that it was easier to plunge the Aeropress to push the coffee into the mug below the device. I started with 16, the setting I use for my Kalita Wave. So, I set out to go coarser than the recommended 12 setting on my Baratza Encore. I wondered if I was missing something by not using a coarser grind. I am doing this because I've read a lot of World Aeropress Championship recipes and they mostly call for coarse grinds. Over the last few days, I've been using a slightly coarser grind on my Aeropress. My experiments with different grind sizes have made me realise that the muddiness that I'd seen in the past is not a given. While the coffees I made were usually enjoyable, sometimes I'd make one that I was not so happy with. A muddy cup is what it sounds like: the coffee looks muddy or cloudy. This is something I had gotten used to with an Aeropress. I recently revisited grind sizes, trying new ones to see their impact on my brew.įiner grind sizes like those I'd been using in the past often resulted in a very muddy cup. I got caught up in the excitement of getting a new brewing device. I did not think much else about grind size after that because the holiday season approached and I was about to get a Kalita Wave. The result was tasty from what I can remember smooth and less bitter than previous cups. ![]() My goal with the French press grind was to see if I could make a French press-like brew with an Aeropress. I set out using a French press grind with my brew. Later last year, I started to ask myself the question: what would happen if I tried different grind sizes? This was spurred by my purchase of an electric grinder which made it much easier for me to change my grind setting. I saw people say "Aeropress grind" or "V60 grind" and give a range and I tried to approximate the advice I'd seen. To me, grind size was something that you changed for different brewing devices. I followed the advice I had read and I did not think much of grind size. When I got my own grinder, I got used to grinding quite fine, too. It was not as fine as espresso but still a lot finer than what I use today. When I would buy pre-ground coffee, it was quite fine. This was where I started brewing with the Aeropress. The joy of having a grinder however means you can experiment with variations in grind size and see what results you like best. Our guest blogger James has been doing this with some interesting results.Īeropress recommends a "fine drip or espresso grind" for use with the brewing device. There is an accepted wisdom that different brew methods have a specific recommended grind size and that for Aeropress the grind is traditionally medium/fine. ![]()
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