If you’re a coffee enthusiast, you know that brewing the perfect cup of joe takes some effort. But did you know the biggest mistake most people make when making coffee is measuring incorrectly? Yep, measuring with tablespoons and cups can give an inconsistent result depending on your method and type of coffee. So let’s talk about why weighing your coffee matters and how to do it right.
Let’s break down why measuring by weight is important when making pour over or coffeemaker coffee. For starters, tablespoon measurements are inconsistent from person to person—it can be hard to tell if someone’s tablespoon is really “one tablespoon.” Measuring by cups can also be tricky because not all coffeemakers are created equal; two cups in one machine may not be exactly equal to two cups in another machine. Weighing your ingredients ensures that each cup of joe will turn out just the way you want it each and every time.
When it comes to making delicious coffee at home, there is no one-size-fits-all recipe. The ratio of grounds to water depends on what kind of beans are used as well as what kind of method (pour over vs french press vs automatic coffee maker) is being used. The amount of water used when making pour over coffee is just as important as weighing your grounds; too little water can lead to a bitter or overly strong cup while too much can dilute flavors and weaken taste. To avoid these issues, it is important to measure out exactly how much water you use for each batch - which means weighing it! A good place to start is 18 gram of water for every 1 gram of ground coffee - so if you are using 15 grams of grounds then you would use 270 grams of water.
Making pour over coffee is an art form in itself; one that requires precision and practice in order to master it. Weighing both your grounds and your water when making pour over coffee is key to ensuring a delicious cup every time! With each new bag of beans that you buy, remember—weight matters! So grab those scales and get brewing!