7 Easy Coffee Grinding Tips

Because grinding coffee can be an art in and of itself, here are a few tips that I found to help you make a great cup of coffee at home, especially if you grind your own beans.
Amount: If you don’t know how much coffee you want to grind, a good rule of thumb is to use 2 tablespoons of coffee beans for every 6-8 ounces of water.

Of course, you can feel free to adjust it to your specific tastes Timing: It’s best to grind your beans right before brewing, because the oxidation process begins immediately and can cause flavors to degrade noticeably in just a few hours. Make sure that you only grind enough coffee for one pot to make sure it is as fresh as possible Water Temperature: Another tip I read about issues make sure that you always start with cold water. Cold water has more oxygen and helps to flavor of the coffee.

But if you are using a French press or drip coffeemaker, put a small amount of hot water on the grounds for a minute so that the grounds swell just a little. Then you can poor the rest of the water Use Egg Shells:Another little tip, and this is taken straight from the cowboys guide to coffee drinking, is to add eggshells to coffee grounds because it helps make a smoother cup of coffee Pinch of Salt: Some people like to add a pinch of kosher salt to their coffee grounds just before brewing, they say it helps take the better edge of the coffee and results in a smoother brew Double-Up: Lots of people like using to coffee filters and brewing because it helps remove some of the oils which might cause bitterness but they still let the coffee flavor come through

Quick Bursts: If you using a blade grinder, make sure that you grinder coffee in short bursts. This prevents the coffee grinder from overheating and burning your coffee grinds. You should also hold it near the top and give it a good shake every few seconds so the grounds get mixed while grinding. Distal make sure you have a consistent grind throughout.