The short answer
For espresso, choose a coffee with enough body and use a fine espresso grind. For filter coffee, use a clean, aromatic coffee and a medium filter grind. For French press, use a coarse grind. If you own a fully automatic machine, order whole beans and let the machine grind them.
The method matters, but taste comes first. Esencia and Finca work beautifully across espresso, filter and automatic machines. Rosada is the more adventurous, aromatic choice for filter drinkers.
Which Nimmica coffee fits your way of brewing?
Fully automatic machine
Order whole beans. Esencia is our first recommendation because it is balanced, forgiving and easy to enjoy every day. Choose Finca for more intensity.
Espresso machine
Choose espresso grind when you do not own a grinder. Esencia gives a smooth, rounded espresso; Finca gives a deeper cup with dark cherry, chocolate and caramel.
An espresso that runs too fast may need a finer grind. One that barely runs may need a coarser grind. Freshness, dose and tamping also matter, so change one thing at a time.
Filter coffee
Choose filter grind for a classic drip machine, V60 or similar brewer. Filter brewing shows more aroma and clarity. Esencia is comforting and balanced, Finca is richer, and Rosada brings the most expressive fruit and floral character.
French press or cafetière
Choose French press / cafetière grind. It is coarser than filter grind because the coffee sits in the water for several minutes. A grind that is too fine can make the cup muddy and difficult to press.
Whole beans or ground coffee?
Choose whole beans if your machine grinds automatically or if you have a grinder at home. Grinding just before brewing preserves aroma for longer.
Choose ground coffee when convenience matters more or when you do not own a grinder. We prepare the correct grind before sending the coffee, so you do not need to translate coffee jargon into a millimetre setting.
A practical brew table
| Your equipment | What to order | Start with |
|---|---|---|
| Fully automatic machine | Whole beans | Esencia |
| Espresso machine without grinder | Espresso grind | Esencia or Finca |
| Filter machine / pour-over | Filter grind | Esencia, Finca or Rosada |
| French press / cafetière | French press grind | Esencia or Finca |
| Home grinder | Whole beans | Any coffee |
Why does the same coffee taste different in another machine?
Water temperature, grind size, dose, contact time and the amount of water all change extraction. Espresso is concentrated and emphasises body. Filter uses more water and often reveals more aroma. French press keeps the coffee in contact with water for longer and creates a fuller texture.
That is the idea behind One roast. Many moments. A good coffee does not need to belong to only one machine. It should meet you in the moment you make it.
Frequently asked questions
Is filter grind the same as French press grind?
No. French press is generally coarser. That is why Nimmica shows them as separate options when you order.
Can I use espresso beans for filter coffee?
“Espresso bean” usually describes a roast or recommendation, not a different kind of bean. A balanced coffee can work for both espresso and filter when the grind and recipe are adjusted.
What should I choose when I have a bean-to-cup machine?
Choose whole beans. We call this a fully automatic machine because it grinds and brews the coffee for you.
What if I pick the wrong grind?
Email us at info@nimmica.com before fulfilment and we will help where possible. We would rather answer one small question than send you a bag you cannot use.
Want the shortest route? Choose your brewing method, select a coffee and set the number of bags in one flow.