What is the best grind setting for the C40?
Coffee Grind Size for AeroPress The AeroPress is a versatile coffee brewer with a range of different styles of coffee it can make, for an espresso-style coffee we found around 10-15 clicks works great but for filter brewing we recommend using 20-30 clicks on the Comandante C40. The grind adjustment is stepped and adjustable by 25-30 microns per click through a full range from Turkish to French Press. The grinder can hold up to 40 grams of coffee.If it actually grinds at Turkish level, it’s too fine. You might get lucky — you would have to be really lucky to get a serviceable grind, but it’s not totally impossible. Even it the grinder had an ‘Espresso’ on the grind selector it’s a gamble.
Is finer grind faster or slower?
Finer grounds, in contrast, have greater surface area and slow the flow of water similar to how water flows through sand much more slowly than over large rocks. When water flows more slowly, it has more sustained contact with the coffee grounds. More contact and slower flow means extraction happens more quickly. Your grind size affects both the flavor of your coffee and the performance of your brewer. If your coffee grounds are too fine, your coffee may become over-extracted. Over-extraction will result in an overly bitter and sometimes even burned taste.
Which grind is best for espresso?
Moving up in size, for espresso and Moka pots you want a fine grind. A good starting point is something just a little finer than granulated sugar. Grind size for espresso is perhaps the most critical of all the brewing methods. The consensus among coffee connoisseurs is that a fine grind creates the best espresso.Blade grinders are not suitable for espresso, or at least that’s what every barista will tell you. Every now and again, someone will show that if someone is in a pinch, you might be able to get decent espresso with a blade grinder, but consistency is a problem.
Which is better, a burr or blade coffee grinder?
The blade grinder breaks the beans rather randomly and unevenly with spinning blades, whereas with a burr grinder the beans are ground more evenly. This is because burr grinders consist of two accurately cut burrs at their core, one stationary and one rotating. Burr grinders are generally considered to be superior to blade grinders due to their ability to produce a more consistent grind with greater precision in grind size. Burr grinders also ensure a cooler bean, so that the flavor is not impacted.Burr size—generally speaking, larger burrs offer a faster and more consistent grinding experience. This is because the larger cutting surface can grind your coffee dose faster with less heat and friction, causing less static electricity and fewer inconsistencies in the cup.Grinding coffee beans without a grinder or machine can be convenient in emergencies and cost-effective, using DIY tools like a Nutribullet, Vitamix, Magic Bullet, juicer, or smoothie maker. However, they lack grind consistency, may damage the beans, and can affect flavor.