Types of coffee grinds

by Whittard of Chelsea7 Minutes

Like most coffee connoisseurs, we take our grinds seriously. And we're here to tell you that the right grind makes all the difference - yes, really. Stay with us to find out more.

Published 20/8/26. Reviewed 30/9/26

Fine, medium, coarse... what's the difference?

Can you use any type of grind with a cafetière or for drip coffee? using a grind designed for your equipment of choice can transform the results, from unpleasant and tasteless to smooth and flavourful.

Under-extracted coffee is often sour, sharp and even a touch salty, while over-extracted can be flat and bitter. But get the grind right, and you'll coax out the full flavour.

Here's our trick for getting it spot on, every time: the longer the coffee spends in water, the coarser the grind should be. So with a cafetière, where the coffee is fully submerged for a good few minutes, a coarser grind will give you the most delicious finish.

Cafetière Grind

A coarse grind makes cafetière coffee a thing of beauty.

Filter Grind

Pair a medium grind with a drip coffee filter like our Clever Coffee Dripper

Espresso Grind

Loyal to the AeroPress? a fine grind will bring out the best in your blend.

Turkish Grind

For traditional Turkish coffee, only a super-fine grind will do.

Choose your favourite or discover something new from our collection of coffee beans, and we'll grind each bag to your exact specification. Simply select your preferred grind size before adding it to your basket.