Double layer grind

[luke7ung]

Hi,

I have stumbled onto something, just wondering if I am wacky or there are alike out there.

Basically I fill 3/4 of fine ground coffee and 1/4 coarse one.  I smooth the fine layer with a fork before adding the 2nd coarse layer, AND tamp it real hard.  

I get less channeling problem this way.  My theory is the coarse layer provides hundreds tiny passages to the fine layer so that water goes thru coffee evenly.   What do you think?   Thanks.

Luke

[Yelta]

Re: Double layer grind

Hi,

I have stumbled onto something, just wondering if I am wacky or there are alike out there.

Basically I fill 3/4 of fine ground coffee and 1/4 coarse one.  I smooth the fine layer with a fork before adding the 2nd coarse layer, AND tamp it real hard.  

I get less channeling problem this way.  My theory is the coarse layer provides hundreds tiny passages to the fine layer so that water goes thru coffee evenly.   What do you think?   Thanks.

Luke

Sounds like a bit of stuffing around, what sort of Grinder and machine are you using, are your beans fresh, and what are the shots like?
Has channelling been a problem?

[Thundergod]

Re: Double layer grind

just wondering if I am wacky

Yep.
Just 1 more variable to go wrong.

[GregWormald]

Re: Double layer grind

So you would have some grounds being under extracted, and some over??

Hows it taste?

Greg

[simonsk8r]

Re: Double layer grind

Interesting idea though..... Hard to replicate, but interesting nevertheless...