will it make correct grind for French Press?
1621971
This grinder does not do a very good course grind by itself. However, that is an upgrade kit available here: Hario Skerton Upgrade Kit that greatly improves the quality of course grind. I've been using it with the upgrade kit and have had very good results.
1621972
The fineness of the grind can be adjusted by tightening or loosening the nut holding the burrs together, but it's a trial-and-error situation.
1621973
I use a French press and the grind that I get from this grinder works for me. you can customize it to make it more fine or more course as you need. there are a couple of useful YouTube videos that demonstrate this feature - - ie adjusting the grind to suit your needs.
1621974
Yes it will, not 100% perfect, as the grinds are not 100% consistent (as in, some particles are different sizes from others), especially if you loosen it too much and make it too coarse. But if you veer toward the finer end of the coarse scale, the grinds get more consistent. This is due to the conical burr mechanism of this device, which is primarily for expresso machine or stovepot. If you want something more consistent, you might want to check out it's little brother, Hario coffee grind mini ( http://www.amazon.com/Hario-Coffee-Mill-Slim-Grinder/dp/B001804CLY/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1390204236&sr=8-1&keywords=hario+grinder+mini ), its mechaism is a lot more rigid and accommodating for a range of grinds.... This big one is just more loose on the loose settings. However I bought this one for it's size and stability of base. As I value stablity especially if I am grinding a large amount to fill my coffee storage box for the week ahead.....It depends what you are after, stability/large volume or portability/better-range-of-grind. For me, the french press settings, though not perfect, is GOOD ENOUGH for me....it makes a very drinkable french press brew for all but the most fussy connoisseurs. Hope this comprehensively answers your question.
853489
It can grind as fine or as coarse as you want depending on how long you run it. I use it for grinding the beans for all my coffee, whether it's coarse for my Chemex of really fine for my espresso.
1783266
Time depends entirely on the fineness of your grind. A coarse French Press grind can be done in 30 seconds, while a fine espresso grind will run you a couple minutes and a little effort.
485845
Not at all. Per Susan's comment, the finest isn't nearly fine enough for espresso, or Turkish -- maybe adequate for drip or French press ... that's about it. The purpose of a burr grinder is to produce similar-sized coffee particles ... for flavor/aroma; otherwise, a blade grinder will do the job (and cost less). This unit is a glorified blade grinder (look inside and you'll see that their idea of a "burr" is a joke -- just blades are used!). So, back it goes ... trying other brands (perhaps Cuisinart); otherwise, will stay with a blade grinder, which is better than a mortar and pestle. Live and learn. Not at all. Per Susan's comment, the finest isn't nearly fine enough for espresso, or Turkish -- maybe adequate for drip or French press ... that's about it. The purpose of a burr grinder is to produce similar-sized coffee particles ... for flavor/aroma; otherwise, a blade grinder will do the job (and cost less). This unit is a glorified blade grinder (look inside and you'll see that their idea of a "burr" is a joke -- just blades are used!). So, back it goes ... trying other brands (perhaps Cuisinart); otherwise, will stay with a blade grinder, which is better than a mortar and... » Read More Not at all. Per Susan's comment, the finest isn't nearly fine enough for espresso, or Turkish -- maybe adequate for drip or French press ... that's about it. The purpose of a burr grinder is to produce similar-sized coffee particles ... for flavor/aroma; otherwise, a blade grinder will do the job (and cost less). This unit is a glorified blade grinder (look inside and you'll see that their idea of a "burr" is a joke -- just blades are used!). So, back it goes ... trying other brands (perhaps Cuisinart); otherwise, will stay with a blade grinder, which is better than a mortar and pestle. Live and learn. « Show Less
1422458
Strictly a guess..I would think so; but remember, you are making a concentrate with the filtron that lasts for days in the refrigerator , and it takes many hours. I'm not sure a French press would be convenient for something like that.
1001222
It works fine for French Press. I don't brew espresso, but the finest grind seems fairly powdery.
1972009
I can't say. I use it for espresso. So I use a very fine grind. You can adjust it for any grind size. It takes about 5 minutes or so to grind enough for espresso. But that's a really fine grind but also a small amount. It would be considerably faster on a larger grind.
1232870
Yes, I believe it will. The finest grind (1) was too fine for us to use in our espresso machine. We used the 8 setting (it goes up to 30-something).
640822
Pro: The grind adjustment allows course grind for French press, or very fine for espresso. but Con: not convenient to readjust on a regular basis. Grinding more than about 5 coffee scoops can be tedious. Overall, I am pleased with this device. I have read that electric grinders cause the grounds to heat up and loose some of the flavor.
216391
Not as fine as espresso. But pretty fine. If you're getting it ground by someone or grinding it yourself there should be a French press setting.
443342
I bought mine particularly for use with a french press and it works great for me. I think it's consistency is reliant on the user's. ;)
411376
Yes, this will grind coffee into a fine powder. it is a great grinder that can adjust from fine to coarse.
623741
Pretty much. If you are grinding your own beans, make sure not to over grind. If buying beans already ground, make sure they are specifically for a french press. The grind size should be larger than an espresso grind. The finer the grind, the more particles. Hope this helps.
1009690
You can't use this type of blade grinder for the best French press. I do FP everyday and use a burr grinder (a small version of the kind in the grocery stores). Amazon has tons of them, as does BB&B;, Target, Macy's etc. French press needs a coarse, uniform grind the only a burr grinder can give. I have a blade grinder like this one, but only use it for flax seeds and such, not FP coffee. If I were using a drip machine, however, it would be fine.
472523
You should be able to adjust the burr to give you a fine enough grind for espresso. It probably will require some experimenting to get it just right.
262042
yes don't know much about coffee grind but finer would be best. I could see it working well for instant coffee and would be useful when filling a "my k cup"
1579701
I have only used it to grind coffee to a fine grind. I don't know the answer to your question.