Can You Re-Grind Coffee If the Grind Is Too Coarse?
As we all know, the grind size and water temperature are determined by the characteristics of the coffee beans. The goal is always the same: to brew the best possible version of that particular coffee. But sometimes, we forget to adjust the grinder and end up grinding a coffee that requires a fine setting with a much coarser grind. This creates a problem: the coarse particles significantly reduce extraction efficiency. If you brew the coffee as-is, there’s a high chance it will taste noticeably weaker and less flavorful. So naturally, people ask: “Can I put the already-ground coffee back into the grinder and grind it again using the correct setting?” Yes — you can! In fact, at world-class coffee competitions, some competitors use a two-stage grinding method to increase particle uniformity. But before you jump in, you should know that this method comes with two major drawbacks. If you can’t overcome these issues, I actually recommend using another method to “fix” the incorrectl...