Brewing: What’s the Best Coffee to Water Ratio?

The 1 Perfect Ratio Of Coffee To Water For Every Brew Method

Brewing delicious coffee at home or in office isn’t complicated.
But with different brewing methods to choose from, something as basic as the ratio of coffee to water can be a bit confusing.

This simple guide on coffee to water ratios can assist you in your daily home brewing adventures.

So, let’s get brewing.

Main Contents

• A. What ratio of Coffee to Water?
• B. Coffee – Water Ratio Reference Chart?
• C. Pre Ground Coffee Vs. Freshly Ground
• D. Summary

A. What ratio of Coffee to Water?

Correct ratio of coffee to water is essential to improve quality of the coffee you brew .

There are several key factors when brewing a good coffee
(quality coffee beans, roast quality, freshness, grind size, water temperature), the coffee to water ratio is equally important.

To get the most accurate measurements possible, we always recommend using a scale to measure coffee and water to ensure your ratio is on point.

Below is a sample measurement chart of common cup sizes for each brewing method. You may adjust to any cup size to suit your taste.

B. Coffee – Water Ratio Table Reference

C. Pre Ground Coffee vs. Freshly Ground

Freshly roasted beans are best for brewing coffee, coffee does expire. When raw coffee beans are roasted, they release carbon dioxide from within the bean. They oxidise after roasting as the outside of the beans is exposed to air.

When you purchase pre-ground coffee off shelf, it’s already stale before you even open it. Grinding coffee beans just before brewing ensures maximum freshness and the best possible flavour from the beans. 

For fresh roasted beans that have been grounded, it is good for 1 month when stored in de-gas valve equipped coffee bag.

So always buy fresh whole coffee beans and grind them before brewing. Beans stored in coffee bag with de-gas valve can peak freshness last about two months.

D. Summary

Now that you’re an expert (or at least you’ve got some basic knowledge) on how to get the best ratio of coffee to water for common brewing methods.

No two coffee drinkers will have identical palettes, so don’t be afraid to adjust the ratios to find your perfect cup of coffee.
Coffee is an entirely personal experience, start experimenting it.

Guidelines are here to help you on your coffee journey. Happy brewing!!!

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