Coffee Grinding Tips
•Use the correct grind for the brew process you are using. 16 grinds are available from “Fine” to “Coarse”. “Fine” can be used for espresso, “Medium” is appropriate for automatic drip coffee makers, and “Coarse” is suited to French Press brewing. Experiment – your tastes may be better served by using a slightly finer or coarser grind.
•When adjusting to a finer grind, it may be easier to turn the grind- adjustment ring while the grinder is running.
•For drip coffee makers, a good starting point is to grind 1 ounce (28.35 grams) of coffee for every
4 cups of brew water as measured with the carafe (a carafe “cup” is about 41⁄4 ounces [125.7 ml]). Finer grinds require less coffee, but too fine a grind could cause an overflow in the brew basket of the coffee maker.
•Ground coffee loses flavour and aroma quickly. For best results, grind only as much coffee as you intend to use immediately.
•To preserve the freshness of coffee beans, keep beans in an opaque, airtight container and store them in a cool, dry place. Refrigeration is not recommended, as condensation tends to form on the beans whenever the container is opened. Freezing can help preserve beans stored for an extended period, but it will also impair the flavor.
NOTE: Grind frozen beans immediately upon removal from the freezer. If beans begin to thaw from a frozen state, condensation will form on the beans and the moisture may clog both the grinds and the mill.
•Grinding flavoured coffee beans is not recommended – they will impart an
•Do not grind spices. The Coffee Mill is intended for grinding whole coffee beans only.
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