Answer to netizens’ questions: 8 common coffee powder-water ratio parameters for reference in brewing methods

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Answer to netizens’ questions: 8 common coffee powder-water ratio parameters for reference in brewing methods

Netizens often ask what is the coffee powder to water ratio for a certain coffee brewing device. In fact, each type of coffee bean has a different most suitable coffee powder to water ratio for different devices. And everyone has their favorite coffee powder to water ratio no matter what device they use or what coffee they drink. It just takes constant experimentation and tasting to find it. Today, the editor lists several common coffee powder to water ratio ranges for coffee brewing devices for reference. As for what coffee powder to water ratio you should choose when brewing coffee, you still need to adjust it according to your own preferences and explore different beans.

1. Hand brewing kettle:

The hand-brewed coffee pot is a method that many people like. You can feel the coffee liquid slowly flowing in a soothing manner, and the coffee brewed by hand has a soft and rich flavor.

The water-to-powder ratio of hand brewing is generally between 1:10-1:16. If you like a lighter coffee, you can choose a powder-to-water ratio of 1:14-1:16; if you like a stronger coffee, you can choose a powder-to-water ratio of 1:10-1:11; if you like a moderate coffee, you can choose a powder-to-water ratio of 1:12-1:13.

2. French Press:

The French press is relatively simple to operate, but many people don't like to use it because it will inevitably have tiny coffee grounds. When brewing coffee with a French press, it is generally OK to brew it according to a coffee powder to water ratio of 1:15-1:18, and the water temperature is between 88-94 degrees.

3. Moka Pot:

Moka pots are available in 3-person, 9-person, 12-person, etc. You can choose the specifications you need. Moka pots usually use a powder-water ratio of 1:12-1:18 when brewing. In most cases, there is a safety valve at the bottom of the Moka pot, and its position is where the water level reaches. In addition, fill the powder tank and flatten it without pressing it.

4. Siphon pot:

Siphon pots come in different sizes depending on the number of people. Usually, siphon pots are brewed at a coffee powder to water ratio of 1:12-1:20. If one person drinks 130 ml of coffee, you may need to add 150 ml of water, about 8-10 grams of coffee powder. Different sizes can be increased proportionally according to the amount for a single serving.

5. AeroPress:

The water-to-powder ratio range of AeroPress is relatively wide. Different coffee beans, different water temperatures, different stirring and standing times, so the powder-to-water ratio of AeroPress varies greatly, some can reach 1:3, and some can reach 1:17.

Therefore, we use the amount of coffee beans as the standard. Usually, the amount of coffee beans used is 14g-20g. In rare cases, more than 25g of powder can be used, but there are also champion cases. For example, the brewing champion in Dublin in 2016 used 30g of powder, brewed with 120g of water for the first time, and then used 80g to dilute it. Therefore, AeroPress has greater possibilities, as long as you dare to break through the original thinking and try it.

AeroPress needs to be diluted with hot water after brewing. The most common ratio is 1:13-1:16, but it also depends on the different coffee beans.

6. Royal Belgian Pot:

Royal Belgian pots are not common in life. Usually, a coffee powder-to-water ratio of 1:9-1:10 is sufficient. The amount of water usually used is between 380ml-400ml, and the amount of coffee powder is about 40g.

7. Turkish pot:

Turkish coffee pots come in different sizes, and there are usually pots for different people, so you need to pay attention to the amount of coffee you need when brewing. Usually, a single serving of Turkish coffee is 10g of powder, and 50ml of water is added before brewing. The coffee powder in the Turkish coffee pot is ground very finely, so be careful not to burn it during the brewing process.

8. Drip coffee:

As drip coffee becomes more and more popular, many people choose to buy drip coffee and brew it directly for convenience. No special utensils are needed. A coffee cup and hot water are enough, which saves time, money and effort.

For drip coffee, the weight of a single bag of coffee powder is usually 8-12g. Usually, water with a temperature of 85-95 degrees Celsius can be used. The water-to-powder ratio should be between 1:14-1:15, that is, for 10g of drip coffee, 140-150ml of water should be added. You can also adjust it according to your preference.

The above is a summary of the commonly used powder-water ratios for 8 types of coffee brewing methods, but it is only for reference, because during the recasting process, it must be determined based on actual conditions.

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