Choose the grind that matches the way you brew. Whole Bean gives you control at home. If you need coffee ground for you, start with your brewer’s instructions before choosing Standard, Coarse or Espresso. These names help narrow the choice, but the right grind also depends on your equipment and recipe.
Your options at a glance
Whole Bean for control at home
Choose Whole Bean if you have a suitable coffee grinder and want to adjust the grind yourself. It is a flexible option if you switch between brewers or like to fine-tune your cup. Grind only what you need, just before brewing. Check your grinder’s guidance before using flavored beans. A burr grinder gives you more consistent particles and adjustable settings. Remember that a setting number belongs to that grinder: a setting that works on one model is not a universal recipe for another.
Standard for the everyday drip routine
Most automatic drip brewers start with a medium grind. Standard is the everyday preground option on our menu; check your brewer’s instructions before choosing, or choose Whole Bean to adjust at home. A grind label alone does not tell you an exact particle size. If your brewer specifies a particular grind or you already know the setting you enjoy, use that guidance rather than assuming every bag labeled Standard will behave the same way.
Coarse for French press and cold brew
Coarse is a useful starting point for French press and many cold-brew recipes. For French press, follow the brewer’s instructions for steeping and pressing. For cold brew, start with the recipe for your particular maker: some call for medium-to-coarse rather than the coarsest possible grind. Coarse describes a range, so keep the coffee amount, water and brew time consistent while you find what tastes good. Choose Whole Bean if you want to make those grind adjustments yourself.
Espresso for an espresso setup
Espresso brewing calls for a fine grind, but the right fineness depends on the machine, basket and amount of coffee you use. Check whether your machine permits flavored and preground coffee and which basket it requires. Our Espresso option is not a promise of a perfect fit for every setup. If you need to tune the grind closely, Whole Bean and an espresso-capable grinder give you that control. Follow your machine’s guide rather than relying on a universal setting.
Pour over needs its own recipe
Pour-over brewers do not all need the same grind. Medium is a common starting point, while a Chemex recipe may call for medium-coarse. The brewer and filter both matter. Follow a recipe for your equipment, then adjust from there. Whole Bean is the flexible choice when you want to experiment instead of committing to one preground size.
Change one thing at a time
If the cup is not quite right, keep your recipe steady and make a small grind adjustment. A bitter cup may improve with a coarser grind; a weak cup may improve with a finer one. These are starting points, not diagnoses. Brew time, water temperature, coffee-to-water ratio and roast also affect the result. Taste again before changing several things at once.
Choose the flavor you want to brew
Once you have your grind, choose your flavor. Try Turtle for chocolate, caramel and a hint of hazelnut, or Mexican Chocolate for chocolate, cinnamon and vanilla. Pick the option that suits your brewer on the product page before adding your coffee to the basket.