This is for everyone that is buying ground coffee or even grinders, the answer is no! Although, espresso is really good coffee, the fine grind meant for espresso coffee machines is simply not meant for all types of operation.

I am writing this article not to show that I know more than all of you but merely to share a common knowledge that I have picked up after attending a free coffee course.

I think if you are like me, then after sipping espresso, which gives one the smooth and intense flavor, you immediately endorse it as a good coffee. This is a preconceived idea.

Therefore, when buying your coffee ground, you might be tempted to buy fine espresso powder. From there, it depends on what type of coffee makers you are using. Of course, if yours is an espresso machines, then you probably would get an equally good brew.

And this is what the free coffee course warns us not to get into! While, it is true that espresso is a good coffee, the important thing about brewing is to have the correct grind size!

Imagine a fine grind on a filter drip or french press coffee maker, you would probably get a very dilute coffee with some coffee grounds in it!

Sure, many of you probably have heard of all these, but for me, I only appreciate its importance after going through that free coffee course. Prior to that, I never know that the correct grind size is so critical to brew a great coffee.

This coffee course stresses the importance of even and consistent grind and not any particular grind size. The whole idea about grinding is to get even and consistent grind size.

Then, if you are shopping for a coffee grinder, my bet is that you would probably be looking for a grinder that can do espresso grind size, does any other size matters to you?

This is a fallacy that many people get into -always looking at the fine grind option. But, what if you are going to use french press one of these days? Would the grinder that you have purchased be able to give you a consistent and even coarse grind?

So, a good grinder is one that is not only able to produce even fine grind, but even coarse grind as well!

This is really common sense, but for me, it has to come in the form of a free coffee course that promises to coach me to brew perfect coffee to create this awareness in me. So, for pre-packed coffee ground, choose the grind that suits your coffee maker and for grinder, buy one that is able to grind all types of grounds well.

In a nutshell, brewing perfect coffee is not a tall order, all you need to do is to observe the simple rules, like knowing the correct grind size to use for your coffee maker…

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