How much coffee grinds to use?

[Neal]

I have been careless about how much coffee to grind with my drip brewer and have most likely been using too much. Yesterday's brew didn't taste that great so I figured it's time to do my homework. A quick google search says 1-2 tablespoons per 6 oz of coffee. So this morning I did my job of following the guidance and it's amazing how much better it tastes!!!

Yeah, I know...a little behind on these things...okay, a lot!

 

[redbaron]

For a 12 cup coffee maker it’s 1.25 to 1.5 cups of ground coffee.

The darker the roast, go less on the grind to offset the bitter. I have a really dark bean I like and it’s a 1.25cup for the perfect taste.

I also think it tastes better in a larger portion than it does in the kcup, but that’s probably a personal preference

 

[Buster]

I use right at 1.5 tablespoons per cup.

I have been weening myself down from the pot of coffee a day I used to drink to where I now put 4 cups in the brewer if it's just me drinking coffee. Sure do sleep a lot better but miss that all day coffee.

 

[Boat Bum]

I also think it tastes better in a larger portion than it does in the kcup, but that’s probably a personal preference

I absolutely believe that.

 

[Kevin D Pem]

I drink one mug a day (or not at all). I add three scoops (don't know the size) to the stove top espresso pot, and three or four crushed cloves in hot water used to dilute the espresso. I use my burr grinder for very finely ground coffee (goes further that way). Because I use a burr grinder I get less oil so not at all bitter.

 

[SGilbert]

Easy peasy: I use Keurig cups. Pre measured and fresh every time.

 

[GTS225]

WOW! You guys like strong coffee. I put three tablespoons in the filter for the 12-cup line on the Mr. Coffee carafe, but we both use flavored creamers. (I also use about 3/4-shot of irish cream in just one cup a day.)
Am I waayyyy under-use on the grounds?

Roger

 

[whereRVapp]

We love our Moccamaster. 55 grams of coffee per 6 ounces of water. Luckily their scoop makes it easy to get close to that number for a pot of coffee.

 

[J&JD]

WOW! You guys like strong coffee. I put three tablespoons in the filter for the 12-cup line on the Mr. Coffee carafe, but we both use flavored creamers. (I also use about 3/4-shot of irish cream in just one cup a day.)
Am I waayyyy under-use on the grounds?

Roger

The Irish Cream will definitely make it tasty Judy D

 

[Buster]

We love our Moccamaster. 55 grams of coffee per 6 ounces of water. Luckily their scoop makes it easy to get close to that number for a pot of coffee.

Just got the smaller Moccamaster for the RV last month and I left the bigger one at the S&B rather than moving it back and forth.

The thing I like the most is that the Moccamaster is as simple as can be. No thinking needed first thing in the morning.

 

[Dan_Frisbie]

I usually mix a couple of different brands/roasts together for my daily drink. I put it in mason jars and just shake out about half a filter depth in my Mr. Coffee.
Maybe I should measure it and see how much I'm really using...

 

[Boat Bum]

I use 6 heaping and 1 level of the measuring spoon that comes with my coffee. I have no idea if it is the recommended or what, it just tastes right to me after experimenting over time. I suspect it's more than called for.

 

[DennisT]

4 tablespoons for 12 ounce cup.

Like it strong and anything is better than the government surplus we had on the submarine

Used to be a few pots a day when I first got out but, when the choices are water, koolaide, powdered milk, or coffee - you get hooked on coffee.

Does depend on the coffee and I adjust if needed depending on what I buy based on sales.

 

[rraslack]

Easy peasy: I use Keurig cups. Pre measured and fresh every time.

Yep! we just made that transition. Great!

 

[flyboy013]

#4 on the burr grinder for a .75 liter french press.

 

[Kevin D Pem]

#4 on the burr grinder for a .75 liter french press.

4! Why not just use the whole bean! Mine is set on 2.

 

[flyboy013]

Why not just use the whole bean!

Not sure I understand. I grind enough bean to make the coffee taste the way I like it.

 

[Kevin D Pem]

Not sure I understand. I grind enough bean to make the coffee taste the way I like it.

There is nothing wrong with your methods, my comment was uncalled for!

Burr grinders can't be beat, and French presses would have my vote, if I hadn't learned about stovetop espresso makers.

I like rich, strong, not bitter brew. I don't like grounds in the bottom of my cup. So you have a plan that I would settle in for.

I grind mine on #2. That makes an almost flour consistency. In a French press grounds would layer the bottom of the cup, so espresso it is.

I use 2/3 of the coffee that I would use on #4 for the same richness, thus my foolish comment.

I add to my grind several cloves. That adds greatly to the flavor! I use Arabica French roast organic for my cup of Joe. A purist would find my cup unbearable, but it suits me!

 

[Neal]

I believe @flyboy013 meant the setting that tells the grinder he has how much coffee bean to grind, I got the same one he uses so I know the setting he's talking about. It's not a coarseness setting, it's a quantity setting. Correct me if I'm wrong @flyboy013.

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