What are coffee grounds?
When brewing coffee, the coffee beans need to be ground down into small pieces, or grounds, to maximize flavour extraction and extract maximum caffeine from the beans. Coffee grounds come in two different grinds, coarse and fine. When brewing coffee at home, you want to use a grind that’s appropriate for the brewing method you’re using. If you grind your coffee beans too finely, they will take much longer to brew and taste over-extracted. Coffee beans are roasted in large batches for various companies, and a lot of the time, that company will sell their beans pre-ground. This means you don’t have to worry about grinding the beans yourself, but it’s important to note that the coffee beans are ground at a different time and a different way than they are when they’re fresh-roasted.
How much coffee per cup should you use?
When it comes to the amount of coffee grounds you’re using per cup, it all comes down to personal preference. If you are using a pour-over method, the standard is about 12 grams of coffee grounds for every 600 ml of water. If you’re using a standard drip coffee machine, the standard is about 15 grams of coffee grounds for every 600 ml of water. If you’re using a Keurig machine, the standard is about 18 grams of coffee grounds for every 600 ml of water. When it comes to espresso, however, the standard is about 7 grams of coffee grounds for every 28 ml of water. The reason for the lower amount of coffee grounds for espresso is that the coffee is meant to be stronger and have a stronger flavour.
Do different types of coffee require more or less coffee grounds?
Generally, coffee beans with a higher roast level will require more coffee grounds than a less roasted bean. Dark roast coffees are going to need a bit more coffee grounds than a lighter roast coffee. If you’re using a lighter roast, you’re likely going to need a bit less coffee grounds. If you’re using a darker roast, you’re likely going to need a bit more coffee grounds. It’s important to accept that your perfect cup of coffee is always going to be different than the last one, and you want to pay attention to how you’re brewing it.
Conclusion
The coffee grounds per cup ratio you choose should depend on your personal taste, the type of coffee beans you’re using, and the brewing method you’re using. If you’re using a pour-over method, you’ll likely use a bit less coffee grounds than someone using a drip coffee machine. If you’re using a Keurig machine, you’ll likely use a bit more coffee grounds than someone using a drip coffee machine. It’s important to remember that the amount of coffee grounds you use will likely change throughout your coffee brewing journey. The first cup of coffee you make will likely be quite different than the 100th.