<p>While I do not own a Smart Grinder Pro, most local places that make cold brew/drip use a medium-fine grind. This picture below can give you a good illustration on how coarse you want your bean. 
<a href="https://i.sstatic.net/2xmcZ.jpg" rel="nofollow noreferrer"><img src="https://i.sstatic.net/2xmcZ.jpg" alt="enter image description here"></a></p>

<p>It is really preference, however, I have found that too fine of a grind (like espresso) will usually muddy up a filter and make it harder to pass through due to the lack of pressure. I am sure there is a setting guide either that comes with the box or online that you can use for drip/cold drip. Just remember to keep it coarse enough so that it does not come out too "powdery".</p>

<p>Image source: <a href="http://www.bruer.co/blogs/news/12222337-cold-bruer-experiments-with-grind-size" rel="nofollow noreferrer">http://www.bruer.co/blogs/news/12222337-cold-bruer-experiments-with-grind-size</a></p>

<p>Edit: My recommendation is to use the "Drip Grind" coarseness. That means, a grind that is not as powdered down as espresso; grinds should be no larger that ~1-1.5mm in diameter. Usually the finer a grind is, the more pressure is needed to account for the surface area created.</p>

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2016-02-23T15:19:24.423Z
Nice illustration. Is that your image? Otherwise, would you cite the source?
hoc_age
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Which of those are you recommending? You say medium-fine; you mean something between what is labeled as "espresso" and "drip"? Also I think you mean "too ***fine*** of a grind (like espresso)" -- you had said "coarse" in place of "find". Can you clarify?
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Geo
<p>I've been trying to find the best grind size to use in my Bruer cold drip setup.
I bought a Breville Smart Grinder Pro (highly recommended).</p>

<p>Has anyone used this grinder before, and if so what grind size would be the best for cold drip?  Thanks</p>

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2016-02-23T15:24:27.250Z
For coarseness specifically for [tag:cold-brew], see [this question](http://coffee.stackexchange.com/questions/1557/what-coarseness-of-grind-works-best-for-cold-brew). Is that the same as your question?
hoc_age
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# Breville Smart Grinder Pro setting for cold drip

(Asked by: username_0 on 2016-01-06)

I've been trying to find the best grind size to use in my Bruer cold drip setup.
I bought a Breville Smart Grinder Pro (highly recommended).

Has anyone used this grinder before, and if so what grind size would be the best for cold drip? Thanks

**Tags:** drip-brew, grinder, cold-brew

> **Comments:**
> **username_1**: For coarseness specifically for [tag:cold-brew], see [this question](http://coffee.stackexchange.com/questions/1557/what-coarseness-of-grind-works-best-for-cold-brew). Is that the same as your question?  

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### Answer by username_2 on 2016-02-23. Score: 2

While I do not own a Smart Grinder Pro, most local places that make cold brew/drip use a medium-fine grind. This picture below can give you a good illustration on how coarse you want your bean.
[![enter image description here](https://i.sstatic.net/2xmcZ.jpg)](https://i.sstatic.net/2xmcZ.jpg)

It is really preference, however, I have found that too fine of a grind (like espresso) will usually muddy up a filter and make it harder to pass through due to the lack of pressure. I am sure there is a setting guide either that comes with the box or online that you can use for drip/cold drip. Just remember to keep it coarse enough so that it does not come out too "powdery".

Image source: <http://www.bruer.co/blogs/news/12222337-cold-bruer-experiments-with-grind-size>

Edit: My recommendation is to use the "Drip Grind" coarseness. That means, a grind that is not as powdered down as espresso; grinds should be no larger that ~1-1.5mm in diameter. Usually the finer a grind is, the more pressure is needed to account for the surface area created.

> **Comments:**
> **username_1**: Nice illustration. Is that your image? Otherwise, would you cite the source?  
> **username_1**: Which of those are you recommending? You say medium-fine; you mean something between what is labeled as "espresso" and "drip"? Also I think you mean "too ***fine*** of a grind (like espresso)" -- you had said "coarse" in place of "find". Can you clarify?  

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