How much coffee for the perfect cup?
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Depends on how strong you like it. I like mine medium to dark, so I fill my grounds to the top of the line of the beaker holder (if that's what you call it). Makes for two latte mugs full of the perfect joe. Good luck!
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Hi Jessica~ I don't like my coffee too strong but not weak either. I use about 2 rounded/heaping tablespoons to the 8-cup French press and I let it steep for 2 minutes then press. For stronger you can just let it steep longer maybe 3 minutes. I had to experiment a little. I use Folger's 100% Columbian medium dark. I love French press coffee!
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I like mine on the mid-strong side, so I usually use four even scoops (of the included plastic measure) of a medium grind. Also I recommend using a cocktail spoon to stir, as you really want it well mixed.
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Hi Jessica,I'm not sure if I'm the best person to ask. I like my coffee thick and bold. I fill this particular press to the top of the black base with my grounds. I think standard press directions for wait time is right around 5 minutes. I wait closer to 15/20 minutes. Either way, it's a great press.
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I'm sorry John A. finds my coffee methods offensive however, that is what is to my liking. I also recently discovered using the press to do a cold brew method where the coffee grounds soak in room temperature or chilled water for about 12 hours before being pressed. It is much sweeter and richer than using hot water for a faster brew...I mix it in the evening and it's ready for the morning.
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I use 3 heaping scoops of very finely ground coffee per a full press. I also stir well and let it steep about 15 minutes.
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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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We routinely make two 12 oz cups, just adjust the grinds accordingly. We love our moccamaster, paired with the breville grinder and Weavers organic blend beans. Coffee bliss
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Yes, I usually make only 2-4 cups. I just had to learn to adjust the amount of course ground coffee instead of finely ground.
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If you brew enough coffee to reach the 4 cup mark on the Series 500 server, you get enough coffee for 1 1/2 standard cups (about 12 oz.). I've tried to brew just enough for one cup (about to the 3 cup mark on the 500 server) and the taste/consistency just wouldn't come out right. So the short answer is no, it is not too big.
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Ahh. the magic question. Depends on how strong you like your coffee, how fine your grounds are, how long you let it steep, even the brand of coffee. Personally, I use a scale to measure both grounds and water. I use a ratio of 1.25 grams to 1 oz of water. I know is sounds complicated but with the kg/lb toggle button it is real easy. so for a 18oz cup of coffee, I put in 24g of grounds. I let mine steep for 5 minutes then pour it all out into my cup and/or thermos. This prevents bitterness and maintains the same flavor throughout the whole pot. That is my preference. My suggestion is to start with your preferred brand of coffee, ground course, and start with your usual measure of coffee and water you would put in your regular coffee maker. Then adjust up or down depending on what you get till you figure out your magic formula.
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It's hard to say, based on how strong you like your coffee. I make 2 full cups usually, but it seems like you could get more.
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All you have to do is add more coffee. or if you prefer add less coffee for a lighter cup.
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I use two (standard size) 3oz. espresso cups. Since the on/off is manual, you can fill the cups as much or as little as you desire.
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I used 2.5 cups of coffee grounds and it was perfect! I usually use Starbucks brand coffee...Hope this helps.
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I agree, it depends on the size of your cup, but 6 to 8 cups should be about right.Nancy A.
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I've loaded just enough for 4 cups. I'm assuming you could use just enough for one cup.
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you can make just one cup if that is what you wish,just brew it for the right amount of time.
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Melanie, there are three settings for large, medium and small cups. You use 1 pod for whatever size cup you prefer. If you want a 10 oz cup and which I believe is the large, then try 1 pod each at medium button or just 1 pod at large if you prefer it a little weaker. We did purchase the extra pod where you can use your own coffee, but do not use it much. You will also find that some pod brands are stronger than others, i.e., Starbucks. We really like our Keurig.
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Hello Thank you for your question. Somewhere between 1.5 cups and 2 cups. You may want to experiment a little. Some people prefer a thicker growth and some people prefer a little thinner.
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I use medium ground good quality coffee and use about 28-30 slightly rounded Tablespoons of coffee for 36 cups--for a pretty strong coffee. You have to use some trial and error.
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I did an experiment for you and filled the kettle to the level I usually do and then poured it out into my coffee mug, which is a standard size. I got 8.5 mugs out of one full kettle. So if your cups are a little larger you'll get less, or if you use smaller, Japanese sized cups you'll get more.
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You may find 3 cup to be good size in the morning or if you drink once or twice a day, also it is perfect for 2 people. 2 cup is the best for one person, smaller one makes better coffee and if you drink every few hours 2 cup is the best to get that coffee feeling without to much coffee for whole day. I think 1 cup is 60 ml (maybe too small), 3 cups are 200 ml (maybe too big for one person). Please send email to Bialetti asking them to start making 2 cup size moka expres again :)