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So how does grind affect the bean ?

and whether its smooth or bitter?

And yes ...im talking coffee here, not my sour disposition or chronic moodiness due to lack of sex or sex realeted practices.... or anything vaguely related to even being touched by thr opposite gender *sighs*


Hence the post about coffee nuances

Yes ...my thrills are that small now🙄
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you say what I feel 🫩 so, how about that coffee
Well 🥲

@mindstruggle hahahaha😂🤣😂
I grind my coffee ..I find if I use the grinder on the setting where it basically turns to a fine powder it tastes richer ...like espresso
KiwiBird · 36-40, F
Coffee is a serious matter....way more important than a man
KiwiBird · 36-40, F
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The grind changes how quickly and evenly water can extract flavour from the coffee bean — and that has a huge impact on taste.

Think of it as surface area and flow:
1. Finer grind = more surface area
Water touches more of the coffee → extracts faster
Can lead to strong, intense flavours
But if too fine, you get over-extraction → bitter, harsh, muddy
2. Coarser grind = less surface area
Water extracts more slowly
Produces lighter, cleaner flavours
Too coarse = under-extraction → sour, weak, thin
3. Grind size must match brew method
Because different methods control how long water stays in contact:
Espresso (very fine) → fast, high pressure → needs quick extraction
Pour-over (medium) → moderate flow
French press (coarse) → long steep time → prevents over-extraction
4. Consistency matters as much as size
If the grind is uneven:
Fine particles over-extract (bitter)
Big chunks under-extract (sour)
That’s why good grinders aim for uniform particle size.
Simple way to think about it:
Too fine? → bitter
Too coarse? → sour
Just right? → balanced, sweet, complex
@KiwiBird oooh ...this helps !
🤗

Dammit😠....you know what this means ? !


I need a better grinder 😑
KiwiBird · 36-40, F
@OogieBoogie I think we all need a better grinder....male, female or bean🤣🤣🤣
@KiwiBird 🤣😂🤭😂
fun4us2b · M
The longer you grind it, the more caffeine it will release...and the more it will pass thru the filter

I use a percolator - so I don't grind it much, it's like little rocks...
@fun4us2b I've been playing with the grind & i swear its a smoother flavour when its coarser.

But then....i think im also waaaay to caffeinated rn to be able to make any sort of definitive assessment.

I just use a pour over method.
This....i also think leads to a smoother flavour.

I used to use a mocha pot, then a plunger thingy....but i love coffee when its got that nice rounded flavour.

ive also learnt to keep the water temp down.
fun4us2b · M
@OogieBoogie I like using my very old percolator - interesting about low water temperature...I do like it hot though...
Captainjackass · 31-35, M
I stick to soda, much easier to make and less likely to be confused with a sexual euphemism.
bookerdana · M
Im a Folgers tub fan,smooth consistent long lasting..I'm happy..I'm a drip fan😌

But my Dad was a percolator fan..sounded great in the morning

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I see no point in this coffee innuendo


 
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