It is important for a barista to know how to set the coffee grinder and how to do the right dosage.
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Why is the dosage of the coffee so important?
Adjusting the coffee grinder dosage is one of the lesser-known steps in coffee preparation, but if the taste, aroma and quality of the coffee is not to be directly affected by the amount of coffee powder used, it is very important to take this into account.
If too much ground coffee is used, the coffee may be bitter. On the other hand, if too little ground coffee is used, the coffee can be tasteless and weak, rather watery.
Benefits of adjusting the coffee grinder dosage
The right setting of the coffee grinder dosage can bring many advantages.
Consistent coffee quality
Consistent coffee quality is one of the most important benefits derived from adjusting the coffee grinder dosage in a coffee shop; it refers to a coffee shop’s ability to produce coffee that has the same taste, aroma and body in every cup – a key factor in customer satisfaction and loyalty.
In addition, adjusting the dosage will increase the customer experience as you are not just selling a coffee, but the whole experience, good service, facilities and taste of the drink, resulting in customers recommending the cafe and more people wanting to visit.
Cost savings and revenue increases
If you achieve consistent coffee quality, you can brew multiple cups of coffee at once without sacrificing quality. This means you can serve your customers faster and more efficiently, increasing your coffee shop’s productivity and profitability.
Cost savings
If the dosing of the coffee grinder is set correctly, unnecessary coffee losses can be avoided and input costs reduced.
If the dosage is too high, coffee will be wasted and the cost of coffee will increase; on the other hand, if the dosage is too low, weak and insufficient coffee can be produced, affecting profitability and having a creeping effect on sales.
Revenue growth
When customers visit a coffee shop, they not only want a high-quality and balanced coffee, but also a special experience. If the quality of the coffee is consistent and satisfactory, customers will come back and hopefully recommend the café to their friends and family. By offering a consistently high-quality coffee with a special experience and service that makes it distinctive, the coffee shop can increase its customer base and sales.
Customer loyalty
Customer satisfaction is key to customer loyalty – if they are happy with the quality of the coffee you serve them, they are more likely to return to your coffee shop and become loyal customers. Customer loyalty is important to the coffee shop’s long-term profitability, as loyal customers can drive repeat purchases and referrals to other potential customers. With such a simple step in coffee grinding, you can incredibly increase the potential of your coffee shop.
How do you adjust the dosage of the coffee grinder?
Adjusting the coffee grinder dosage does not have to be a complicated process, on the contrary, it just takes a little knowledge and practice and you will be well on your way to improving the quality of the coffee you serve in your coffee shop.
We hope you find these steps on how to adjust the dosage of your coffee grinder useful so that you not only save money and increase sales, but also improve your barista skills and learn something new to practice.
How much coffee do you want to brew?
When dosing the coffee grinder, you must first determine the amount of ground coffee you need for a cup of coffee, because this amount can vary depending on the type of coffee and how it is prepared.
You don’t need the same amount to prepare an espresso as you do for a cup of filter coffee.
Presetting of the grinder
Once you have determined the amount of ground coffee you want to use, you need to set the coffee grinder to the grinding action, which may vary depending on the amount of coffee you choose.
The grinder is adjusted by turning the selection or adjustment ring on the top of the grinder. Turn it clockwise for a finer grind and counterclockwise for a coarser grind.
It is important that the barista makes the adjustment gradually and precisely. Remember not to change the setting abruptly as this can damage the grinder and result in over-extracted or bitter coffee, while too low a setting can result in under-extracted or bland coffee.
Taste test
The taste test is a very important step to make sure the coffee tastes right. Here you can play with the different settings: if the coffee you are grinding produces a drink that is too bitter or too strong, you can adjust the grind to the left for a coarser grind; if, on the other hand, the grind produces a coffee that is too soft or bland, you can adjust the grind to the right for a finer grind.
Recommendations
- Remember that setting the coffee grinder for a coffee shop should be a daily task and one of the first things to do before opening so you can ensure that every cup of coffee has the right taste and quality your customers deserve.
- It is very important to clean the coffee grinder properly and regularly so that coffee residue does not accumulate and the grinder is in optimal condition to produce high quality coffee.
- Keep a record of the settings you make on the grinder. Keeping a record of the doses you try and the results you get can help you spot patterns and find the ideal dose for each type of coffee, allowing you to offer different coffee options to your customers as well.
- Try different types of coffee. Certain types of coffee beans may require different dosing settings, so make sure you understand the characteristics of the coffee beans you are using in order to be able to accurately adjust the dosing.
Conclusion
It is important to determine the right amount of ground coffee for each cup and to adjust the coffee grinder precisely to achieve the right degree of grinding: also carry out taste tests and clean the coffee grinder regularly.
