Dialling in your grind is the method of fine-tuning your grind settings to achieve the exact level of granularity desired when turning beans into ground coffee. Getting your grind right makes the difference between a good coffee and a fantastic coffee.

The French press is potentially one of the most recognisable and accessible pieces of coffee equipment in the world. However, it is rarely used to its full potential, often left sat on a shelf as decoration or bundled into the back of a kitchen cabinet.

The method in this article is designed to give consistent, repeatable, delicious brews with great clarity of flavour and reduced turbidity (more. on that in a second). Let’s get brewing.

There are many fine nuances that go into a perfect cup of coffee, but one which we at Niche Coffee are particularly keen to explore is that of grinding. Our Niche Zero and Niche Duo grinders have been developed using the science of good coffee, so it stands to reason that we have a thing or two to say on the subject. If you’ve ever wondered how grind size affects coffee, you’re in the right place.