Coffee Ratios: Consistency is the Key
Coffee ratios are the amounts of coffee and water recommended within the industry for brewing coffee that will satisfy most coffee drinkers. However, these ratios are subjective and individual coffee drinkers will develop their own preferences. Following this coffee brewing guide help.
Once a desired coffee to water ratio is determined, using a scale to weigh the coffee makes it easier to maintain consistent results. Alternatively, you can establish the number of teaspoons or tablespoons of coffee for a fixed amount of water, although this method is less precise.
The ratios recommended within the industry are 1 gram of coffee to 14-18 grams of water. Of course, less water means a stronger coffee. The recommended ratio for Espresso is 1 gram of coffee to 2 grams of water.
A level tablespoon will contain ~5 grams of ground coffee.
Our Fabulous Bean long-handled coffee scoop holds ~8 grams of ground coffee. We recommend trying two level scoops (16 grams) or three level tablespoons of coffee per 8 ounces of water as a starting point, then adjusting to your personal preference.
Coffee Brewing Guide: Recommended Ratios
Coffee to Water Ratios and approximate yield from a 12 ounce / 340 gram bag of coffee are provided here. French Press and Pour Over methods of brewing typically require more coffee than Drip methods to achieve the same result. (See below for Espresso.)
1:14 = 2.0 grams of coffee per 1 oz. water. 340g/2.0 = 170 oz./ 6 oz. = 28 cups // 8 oz. = 21 cups (higher strength coffee)
1:15 = 1.9 grams of coffee per 1 oz. water. 340g/1.9 = 179 oz./ 6 oz. = 30 cups // 8 oz. = 22 cups (higher-medium strength coffee)
1:16 = 1.8 grams of coffee per 1 oz. water. 340g/1.8 = 189 oz./ 6 oz. = 31 cups // 8 oz. = 23 cups (medium strength coffee)
1:17 = 1.7 grams of coffee per 1 oz. water. 340g/1.7 = 200 oz./ 6 oz. = 33 cups // 8 oz. = 25 cups (lower-medium strength coffee)
1:18 = 1.6 grams of coffee per 1 oz. water. 340g/1.6 = 212 oz./ 6 oz. = 35 cups // 8 oz. = 26 cups (lower strength coffee)
For Espresso:
1:2 = 14 grams of coffee per 1 oz. water. 340g/14 = 24 oz. / 2oz. = 12 cups // 4 oz. = 6 cups (very high strength)
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