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Dial in your perfect cup. Select your method, see the recommended grind, and calculate your coffee-to-water ratio.
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How Much Coffee?
Coffee Needed
60
grams
Water Needed
960
grams (ml)
1 cup = 240ml (8 oz). Adjust to taste.
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Grind Size Guide
Select your brew method. We will show you the right grind level, a pro tip, and the best FFCC roast for the job.
Fine
Coarse
Extra Fine
Texture of powdered sugar. For Turkish coffee only.
Turkish Coffee
Fine
Texture of table salt. Packs tightly. Fast extraction.
Espresso
AeroPress
Medium-Fine
Slightly coarser than table salt. Balanced flow rate.
Pour Over
Moka Pot
AeroPress
Medium
Texture of coarse sand. The most versatile grind.
Drip
AeroPress
Medium-Coarse
Rough sand texture. Slower flow, cleaner cup.
Chemex
Pour Over
Coarse
Chunky, like sea salt. Low acidity, full body.
French Press
Extra Coarse
Rough pebble texture. Long cold steep, never bitter.
Cold Brew
Recommended for
French Press
Coarse
Pro tip
Grind just before brewing. Even particle size matters more than grind level for French press clarity.
Best FFCC roast
Valor — Sumatra Dark
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Quick Reference
Grind Level
Brew Methods
Ratio
Water Temp
Brew Time
Fine
Espresso · AeroPress
1:2 — 1:15
195°F
25–30 sec
Medium-Fine
Pour Over · Moka Pot
1:16
200°F
3–4 min
Medium
Drip · AeroPress
1:17
200°F
5–6 min
Medium-Coarse
Chemex · Pour Over
1:16
205°F
4–5 min
Coarse
French Press
1:15
200°F
4 min
Extra Coarse
Cold Brew
1:8
Cold
12–24 hr