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Coffee Brewing Guide

Get perfect coffee-to-water ratios, brew times, and tips for any brewing method. Pour over, French press, espresso, cold brew, and more.

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Applications

Dial in pour over ratios for competition-style cups, scale French press or batch drip recipes for households of any size, calibrate Aeropress recipes for travel, and build repeatable espresso and cold brew workflows for cafes and home baristas alike.

The Golden Ratio Method

Uses the Specialty Coffee Association's golden ratio: Light 1:16.7 (15g/cup), Medium 1:13.9 (18g/cup), Strong 1:11.4 (22g/cup) of coffee to 250ml water per 8oz cup. Brew time, temperature, and grind size recommendations are aligned with SCA brewing guidelines for each method.

Fun Fact: Coffee is the second most traded commodity on Earth after crude oil, and a typical 60kg bag of beans yields about 4,000 individual cups of coffee.

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