How much coffee grinds to use?

[Kevin D Pem]

#4 on the burr grinder for a .75 liter french press.

4! Why not just use the whole bean! Mine is set on 2.

 

[flyboy013]

Why not just use the whole bean!

Not sure I understand. I grind enough bean to make the coffee taste the way I like it.

 

[Kevin D Pem]

Not sure I understand. I grind enough bean to make the coffee taste the way I like it.

There is nothing wrong with your methods, my comment was uncalled for!

Burr grinders can't be beat, and French presses would have my vote, if I hadn't learned about stovetop espresso makers.

I like rich, strong, not bitter brew. I don't like grounds in the bottom of my cup. So you have a plan that I would settle in for.

I grind mine on #2. That makes an almost flour consistency. In a French press grounds would layer the bottom of the cup, so espresso it is.

I use 2/3 of the coffee that I would use on #4 for the same richness, thus my foolish comment.

I add to my grind several cloves. That adds greatly to the flavor! I use Arabica French roast organic for my cup of Joe. A purist would find my cup unbearable, but it suits me!

 

[Neal]

I believe @flyboy013 meant the setting that tells the grinder he has how much coffee bean to grind, I got the same one he uses so I know the setting he's talking about. It's not a coarseness setting, it's a quantity setting. Correct me if I'm wrong @flyboy013.

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