Solution Guide
Grind Finer
Easy
Can be done immediately with no special skills
Free
No additional cost required
85%
Success Rate
Step-by-Step Visuals
Tamping technique
Even distribution
Clean equipment
What To Do
Adjust your grinder to produce finer coffee particles. Make small adjustments (2-3 increments on most grinders) and pull a test shot.
Expected Result
Extraction time should increase by 3-5 seconds. Flavor should become more balanced with less sourness.
Effectiveness
Success Rate85%
Based on community feedback and expert recommendations
Full Guide
Goal
Grinding finer increases resistance, slows flow, and usually improves extraction and balance.
Steps
- Change grind finer by a small amount (2–3 clicks/steps on many grinders).
- Pull a shot and record time + yield.
- Keep everything else the same and repeat until the shot is in a good range.
What “better” looks like
- Shot time increases by ~3–5 seconds
- Sourness reduces and sweetness increases
- Body becomes fuller
Common mistakes
- Changing multiple variables at once (dose + grind + temperature)
- Making large grind jumps that overshoot into bitterness or choking
- Not letting the grinder purge/settle after adjustment (some grinders need 1–2g to stabilize)
Related
- If it becomes too bitter: consider grinding slightly coarser or reducing yield.
- Still sour: check temperature stability and bean freshness.
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