Here is a quick cheat sheet on the common ratios for some popular brewing methods. Also check out our great selection of coffee!
- Pour Over
- French Press
- AeroPress
- Drip Coffee Maker
At the bottom of the page check out the handy grind guide.
In all cases I use grams and a scale to weigh the beans. I know it is a bit of a pain, but it is the most accurate way to get consistency. Listed is also a "target" that I use for many coffees. If you like your cup a bit bolder go towards the higher end of the gm/oz scale. The target is the weight is where I expect to bring out many of the nuances of the flavors. Try it and then adjust from there!
As a general rule, it is 17:1 (water/coffee) ratio...and then make adjustments to taste. I also use grams to weigh the water even though water is not typically measured in grams but will give us a starting spot.
Pour Over Coffee
Brew time should be under 3 min 30 sec. with med/course grind at 195-202 degrees Fahrenheit.
| Water (ml) / 0z. | Coffee (gm) | Coffee (oz) |
| 1,000 ml / 30 oz. | 48 gm (45-56) | 1.7 oz (1.59- 2.0) |
| 500 ml / 15 oz. | 24 gm (22.5-28) | .85 oz (.8-1.0) |
| 250 ml / 8.5 oz. | 12 gm (11.3-14) | .43 oz (.4-.5) |
French Press
Brew time 4 Minutes with course Grind at 195-202 degrees Fahrenheit
How to brew with a French Press.
| Water (ml) / oz. | Coffee (gm) | Coffee (oz) |
| 1,000 ml / 30 oz. | 59 gm | 2.0 oz. |
| 500 ml / 15 oz. | 29 gm | 1.0 oz. |
| 250 ml /8.5 oz. | 15 gm | .5 oz |
AeroPress
There are so many techniques (you'll see in the videos) but here is the basic based on using the upright method.
Brew time is 20-40 seconds after a 10 second stir at a 175 degree Fahrenheit with a fine grind.
| Water ml / oz. | Coffee (gm) | Coffee (oz) |
| 2 Mark on Chamber (makes 8 oz when finished) |
15 gm to 22 gm | .5 oz. - .8 oz |
|
4 Mark on Chamber |
30 gm | 1 oz. |
Drip Coffee Maker
Medium Grind
FORGET the "cups" listed on the brewer and or coffee... use the ratios here.
| Water (ml) / oz. | Coffee (gm) | Coffee (oz) |
| 1,000 ml / 30 oz. | 59 gm | 2.0 oz. |
| 500 ml / 15 oz. | 29 gm | 1.0 oz. |
| 250 ml /8.5 oz. | 15 gm | .5 oz |
Grind Size Guide
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GRIND SIZE |
BREW METHOD |
|---|---|
|
Extra coarse |
Cold Brew Coffee |
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Coarse |
French press, percolator |
|
Medium-coarse |
Chemex |
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Medium |
Cone shaped pour over brewers, flat bottom drip machines, siphon coffee, Aeropress (with 3+ minute brew time) |
|
Medium-fine |
Cone shaped pour over brewers, Aeropress (with 2-3 minute brew time) |
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Fine |
Espresso, Moka pot, Aeropress (with 1 minute brew time) |