Originally Posted by
buckleyboy
I’m actually a neophyte when it come to coffee (thanks to WuFlu), but a finer grind for a press? My burr grinder says fine is for espresso, medium for pour over/drip, and coarse for presses.
So, yes, I do grind my beans. Yes, I might be a snob. And no, I do not know what I am talking about.
French press and aeropress are different. The aeropress, with a short steep time and paper filter, can stand a smaller grind. French press has a long steep time (usually 4 mins or so) and a stainless mesh filter, so you go coarser to lessen sediment
as always, experiment for your tastes.