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The Coffee Grind Size Chart: Choose the Right Grind

Flow matters as well. In filter methods, the coffee bed acts like a barrier. Finer grinds pack together, slowing the flow and increasing contact time. Coarser grinds leave larger gaps, so water moves through faster, reducing contact time.

That combination is why espresso needs a fine grind and cold brew needs a coarse one: espresso has seconds to extract, while cold brew has many hours.