Coffee To Water Ratio For French Press, Drip, Pour-Over, AeroPress and Espresso
I don't know about y'all, but I like to serve different coffees in different ways depending on who is sharing a cup with me. Obviously we are fans of the French press but we too dabble in alternative brewing methods, so I made us a master list here on the blog, so I'd have one place to go to brush up on the ideal coffee to water ratio for various brewing methods.
French Press:
- A common coffee-to-water ratio for French press brewing is about 1:15 to 1:17, meaning 1 part coffee to 15-17 parts water. For example, if you're using 1 ounce (28 grams) of coffee, you would typically use about 15 to 17 ounces (450 to 510 milliliters) of water.
Drip Coffee Maker:
- Drip coffee makers often use a coffee-to-water ratio of about 1:20 to 1:30. This means 1 part coffee to 20-30 parts water. For example, for 1 ounce (28 grams) of coffee, you would use about 20 to 30 ounces (600 to 900 milliliters) of water.
Pour-Over (e.g., Chemex):
- Pour-over methods typically use a coffee-to-water ratio of about 1:15 to 1:18. This means 1 part coffee to 15-18 parts water. For 1 ounce (28 grams) of coffee, you would use about 15 to 18 ounces (450 to 540 milliliters) of water.
Espresso:
- Espresso is a concentrated coffee brewing method with a much lower coffee-to-water ratio. The typical espresso ratio is about 1:1.5 to 1:2, meaning 1 part coffee to 1.5-2 parts water. For 1 ounce (28 grams) of coffee, you would use about 1.5 to 2 ounces (45 to 60 milliliters) of water.
AeroPress:
- The AeroPress is known for its versatility, but it often uses a coffee-to-water ratio of about 1:10 to 1:12. This means 1 part coffee to 10-12 parts water. For 1 ounce (28 grams) of coffee, you would use about 10 to 12 ounces (300 to 360 milliliters) of water.
It's important to note that these ratios can vary based on personal taste. Some people prefer stronger coffee and may use a higher coffee-to-water ratio, while others prefer a milder brew and may use a lower ratio. The key is to experiment and adjust the ratios to find the flavor and strength that you enjoy most. Hope this helps! Let the club know if you have anything to add or if something better works for you!
We designed the 32-ounce stainless steel Nowhere Coffee Club Classic French press coffee maker with three things in mind:
- Brewing cafe-quality coffee
- Built to last a lifetime
- Sustainable in design & use
Here are a few benefits of using a Nowhere Coffee Club French press.
Enhanced taste. Enjoy full-bodied flavor with more of your coffee's natural oils and flavor that pourovers and paper filters strip away.
Full-control. Dial in your signature brew by adjusting brew time, coffee to water ratio, and grind size until you make better coffee than your local cafe! Maintain consistency whether you brew 8oz or 32oz.
Stays Hot. Double-walled insulated stainless steel with a sealed pour spout ensures an optimal brewing temperature as well keeps your second, third, or fourth cup nice and toasty.
Built to Last. We designed our coffee maker to last a lifetime. It's all stainless steel, no plastic, and analog. It's so strong we parked a Jeep on it!
Less Waste. Our filtering system is stainless steel so the only byproduct of our coffee making method is coffee grinds. We recommend you dispose of them in your garden or compost as they are beneficial to the Earth.
Chemical-free Coffee. We do not coat the inside of our carafe with a non-stick coating. It's completely unnecessary and not worth the potential future health risk.
Reinvesting. We founded our company knowing that we need to reinvest in the planet and people. So we started Another Tree Planted where we donate a portion of our profits from every sale to plant trees. We wanted to make a difference in our local communities and hopefully some day make a difference in our global communities.
