I think I am using too much coffee

[redrocker652002]

For some reason I read, or thought I read, that 32 ounces of beans ground is the proper amount for a 16oz cup of coffee. I quick internet search tells me I am using about twice as much as I should be. Any pro's out there can advise on how much you used for a standard 16oz cup?

 

[tracer bullet]

I think you meant grams of beans...

I use 19 grams for a 2 oz. espresso shot every morning. I go with an identical amount for a roughly 6 oz cup of coffee if I stick it in my Aeropress. It's a bit strong but I like it that way.

32 grams for 16oz might be a good starting point. It's not too far off anyhow, I'd think. But if you think it's too strong, then it is, it's your choice. Knock it down 10 or 20% and try again.

 

[Skeeter686]

Two pounds of coffee beans in a pint of coffee? Would that actually make my heart explode? I guess you don't know unless you try it once!

 

[BongoYodeler]

I weigh out 24 grams of beans every morning prior to grinding it for my two cups of morning coffee. I measure the water per what’s marked on the coffee maker. But a quick check tells me it’s about 625ml water, which gives me 2 full coffee cups, or about 550 ml of coffee after accounting for the coffee ground absorption.

 

[DBhomebrew]

I use 32g for a 20oz, ~1:18 by weight. That's pretty light. Typical ratios are usually more like 1:15.

 

[Bobby_M]

30 grams for 500mL for pour overs.

 

[MaxStout]

I use around 1:16 coffee to water, by weight. So roughly 15g for an 8oz cup of joe, or a bit north of 60g for a 1L press.

 

[whoaru99]

I generally use 1:18 to 1:16 coffee:water in a drip brewer. Morning batch is 1L so about 55 to 62g, depending.

 

[Snuffy]

Two pounds of coffee beans in a pint of coffee? Would that actually make my heart explode? I guess you don't know unless you try it once!

I think you'd realize something amiss once your nipples cut thru your t-shirt,

 

[redrocker652002]

LOL. Maybe I had too much coffee that morning. Funny part is I have read the posts here and even my original more than once and never caught it until just now. Let's try 32 Grams of coffee for a 16oz cup. LOL

Based on what I am reading I am not that far off then. Thanks all who replied

 

[OakIslandBrewery]

LOL. Maybe I had too much coffee that morning. Funny part is I have read the posts here and even my original more than once and never caught it until just now. Let's try 32 Grams of coffee for a 16oz cup. LOL

Based on what I am reading I am not that far off then. Thanks all who replied

Some mornings too much coffee isn't enough!