The grind is one of the most controllable steps a person at home has in brewing coffee. The right grind can produce a brew that will dazzle your taste buds and be aromatically explosive; an incorrect grind might leave you unimpressed. Adjusting the grind changes the number of fine particles that interact with water during brewing, which in turn changes the flavor and aroma. Each brewing method and type of brewing equipment requires a particular grind. Here are the best uses for a few different grinds:

1. Fine - gritty, not quite a powder. Use for espresso.
2. Medium Fine - Sand-like consistency. Use for brewing drip coffee with a wedge bottom filter (Mellita).
3. Medium - Use for brewing drip coffee with a flat bottom filter.
4. Coarse - Use for press pot.

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