Brewing Formula
A standard "cup" of coffee uses six ounces (177 ml) of water. The SCAA's standard measure of ground coffee for this quantity of water is 10 grams (+/- 1 gram) or slightly over a third of an ounce (or simply, two tablespoons). Since the ground coffee will absorb water, you will be left with approximately five and one-third ounces of coffee.
For larger quantities, use 3.75 ounces (+/- 0.5 ounce) of ground coffee per half-gallon water, or 2.25 gallons water per pound of coffee (for commercial, urn-style brewing devices), slightly less than the ratio for a single cup. For metric measures, use 55 grams (+/- 5 grams) per liter. (excerpts from CoffeeFAQ.com)
For a proper Brew Formula always be sure to:
For larger quantities, use 3.75 ounces (+/- 0.5 ounce) of ground coffee per half-gallon water, or 2.25 gallons water per pound of coffee (for commercial, urn-style brewing devices), slightly less than the ratio for a single cup. For metric measures, use 55 grams (+/- 5 grams) per liter. (excerpts from CoffeeFAQ.com)
For a proper Brew Formula always be sure to:
- Level the bed of coffee in the filter.
- Place clean, empty coffee bowl/pot under brew basket.
- Coffee-to-water ratios are based on full capacity brewing; for a balanced brew you must wait for the cycle to finish.
