What ratio of grounds to water would I use if I want the exact caffeine content of a typical cup of joe instead of the concentrate?
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Strength depends on coarseness of grind and brewing time (and temperature). You have to experiment. I'd say that filling the cone halfway with medium grind plus 2 day fridge brew would yield roughly normal strength coffee.
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I wouldn't worry too much since this system makes fairly weak concentrate. Just follow the instructions.
779133
Believe me. Its plenty!It 100% cafe...so how much caffeine is that? Then there is the extract added..
110214
I use 3 teaspoons in my coffee. You might use that as a guideline to answer that question.
676248
To make REGULAR-STRENGTH COFFEES:2 Tbsp for each 6-ounces of water for LIGHT ROASTED coffees; only use 1 Tbsp per 6-ounces of water for MEDIUM ROAST COFFEES; a bit less for dark/caramelized coffees. Your particular coffee beans/roast may differ slightly in proportions. Yes, you have to double or triple the amount to make a concentrate. It takes LOTS of ground coffee to make a standard hot brew; it takes even more to make a cold concentrate. It also depends on the coarseness/fineness of the grind. I use a drip/percolator grind and it is always great in a press. French Press grind is between drip/percolator grind. Have fun with your yummy brewed/steeped/infused coffees! To make REGULAR-STRENGTH COFFEES:2 Tbsp for each 6-ounces of water for LIGHT ROASTED coffees; only use 1 Tbsp per 6-ounces of water for MEDIUM ROAST COFFEES; a bit less for dark/caramelized coffees. Your particular coffee beans/roast may differ slightly in proportions. Yes, you have to double or triple the amount to make a concentrate. It takes LOTS of ground coffee to make a standard hot brew; it takes even more to make a cold concentrate. It also depends on the coarseness/fineness of the grind. I use a drip/percolator grind and it is always great in a press. French Press grind is... » Read More To make REGULAR-STRENGTH COFFEES:2 Tbsp for each 6-ounces of water for LIGHT ROASTED coffees; only use 1 Tbsp per 6-ounces of water for MEDIUM ROAST COFFEES; a bit less for dark/caramelized coffees. Your particular coffee beans/roast may differ slightly in proportions. Yes, you have to double or triple the amount to make a concentrate. It takes LOTS of ground coffee to make a standard hot brew; it takes even more to make a cold concentrate. It also depends on the coarseness/fineness of the grind. I use a drip/percolator grind and it is always great in a press. French Press grind is between drip/percolator grind. Have fun with your yummy brewed/steeped/infused coffees! « Show Less
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It depends on what "cup" measurement the brewer uses. Some are 4 ounces and some 6 ounces, but none are a standard 8 ounce cup. The ratio is 10-12 grams of coffee per 8 ounces or about 235 grams of water. Overflowing is a sign your grind is too fine.
320010
Go big or go home, you can always use less water and coffee. I had the 6 cup and I had to brew 3 of them in order to receive my daily caffeine fix. The coffee was outstanding but waiting for it to brew was about a 15-20 minute wait.
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Minimum 1 drop, just pour enough water so the grounds can absorb and then release 1 drop of coffee.Maximum infinite, just keep pouring. Adjust grounds as necessary to get the flavor profile you want. For me ~14g ground is good for 8-12 oz coffee, I tried to get 16-24oz with that and lacked boldness.
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On the left hand side of the machine is a clear plastic water level guide showing 4 to 10 cups. Fill water to level you want to make.Use a tablespoon measuring spoon to measure out the coffee. I use one well rounded spoonful for each cup I want to make plusone "for the pot". Adjust according to the strength you like
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I would say 4 cups which would be half the water allowed would be the least amount you could make at one process My assumption only, the directions does not note how little you can make at one processing. I always make the full 8 cups, It is better brewed coffee too!
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You have control of caffeine content. The more concentrate you use, the higher the caffeine content. You will have to experiment.
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It all depends on the brand and grind of the coffee and how big the cup is you are using, but usually one heaping tablespoon per cup. The method I see the most is to put the coffee in your boiling water and let it brew for a minute or so, then pour the coffee threw the sock to filter out the grounds. Enjoy!
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Coffee is my business, LOL So, if you have a drip coffee pot put filtered water in the reservoir up to 8 and then put toddy in the glass craft to the 2 and let it brew!!!I
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I've seen a ratio of 16:1 being said to be "perfect", that would be 16 grams of water to 1 grab of coffee. It does require weighing the coffee and water but it will give you an idea and you can adjust from there. This will make it probably make it stronger than you are used to, it did for me.
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Sure! Just put less coffee in the filter, and use less water -- to brew 2 cups, for example, just use half the coffee and water you would for a full pot. Be aware, though, that an "official" cup of coffee is just 6 ounces (5 ounces for hot tea, in case you were wondering!). So if you drink a mug of morning coffee, be sure to make at least half a pot (2 cups).
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There is none, use the water level on the left hand side to determine amount to fill. Use the suggested amount of coffee from the back of the package of coffee to put in basket. Adjust over time to fit your preferences. I use the amount for 10 cups on robust to make an 8 cup pot of coffee [water mark 8]. This the best coffee pot bar none in my experience.
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The SCAA (Specialty Coffee Association of America) recommends " a ratio of 1.63 grams (whole bean) coffee per 1 fluid ounce of water". So 34 oz would need 55 grams. More SCAA recommedations here: http://www.scaa.org/?page=resources&d;=cupping-standards
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Dead easy. 4 tbs of standard ground coffee (starbucks, peets etc) in the bottom. Boil kettle (I have a kettle I use for tea), let the water sit for 1 min so it is not boiling and scalds the grounds. Pour the just off the boil water on grinds, let sit for 4 mins then plunge the plunger and pour. It sounds much more complicated written down than it is in practice. Advantages over a coffee machine, 1) cheaper, 2) much easier to clean - just rinse out grounds and pop in dishwasher. You just unscrew the plunger components. 3) Easy to make small amounts 4) No filters or capsules required. However, if you drink a lot of coffee, you may prefer a machine. Google 'how to use a french press coffee maker'. Dead easy. 4 tbs of standard ground coffee (starbucks, peets etc) in the bottom. Boil kettle (I have a kettle I use for tea), let the water sit for 1 min so it is not boiling and scalds the grounds. Pour the just off the boil water on grinds, let sit for 4 mins then plunge the plunger and pour. It sounds much more complicated written down than it is in practice. Advantages over a coffee machine, 1) cheaper, 2) much easier to clean - just rinse out grounds and pop in dishwasher. You just unscrew the plunger components. 3) Easy to make small amounts 4) No filters or capsules required.... » Read More Dead easy. 4 tbs of standard ground coffee (starbucks, peets etc) in the bottom. Boil kettle (I have a kettle I use for tea), let the water sit for 1 min so it is not boiling and scalds the grounds. Pour the just off the boil water on grinds, let sit for 4 mins then plunge the plunger and pour. It sounds much more complicated written down than it is in practice. Advantages over a coffee machine, 1) cheaper, 2) much easier to clean - just rinse out grounds and pop in dishwasher. You just unscrew the plunger components. 3) Easy to make small amounts 4) No filters or capsules required. However, if you drink a lot of coffee, you may prefer a machine. Google 'how to use a french press coffee maker'. « Show Less