How long should you grind beans for a two cup French Press,?

Question

I use a blend of 1/4 Columbian to 3/4 Brazilian for a not too, too hearty brew.

Answer 1

The amount of time depends on the grinder, the type of beans and the roast. Experiment with the time. If you rub the coffee between your fingertips it should feel finer than sand but not soft or powdery. Just trial and error with a stopwatch and keep testing the "feel" of the grind.
PS - Thumbs up for freshly grinding your coffee, keep it up.

Answer 2

For the french press you need a course grind. Too fine a grind will plug the press and you will get a lot of sluge in the bottom of your cup. If your using a blade grinder shorter is better. I would recommend a good burr grinder on the course setting.

Answer 3

stan,

I too use a french press...I think that method nets the best results.

I use a standard 'auto-drip' grind...I've found that the finer grinds, like espresso tends to come through the spring filters.