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☕ Coffee Ratio Reference Chart

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Drip Coffee

Ratio

1:16 (standard)

Grind

Medium

Water Temp

195-205°F

Brew Time

5-10 min

Example:

20g coffee + 320g water

Pour Over (V60, Chemex, Kalita)

Ratio

1:17 (lighter)

Grind

Medium-Fine

Water Temp

195-205°F

Brew Time

3-4 min

Example:

25g coffee + 425g water

AeroPress

Ratio

1:16 (flexible)

Grind

Fine to Medium

Water Temp

175-195°F

Brew Time

1-2 min

Example:

17g coffee + 270g water

French Press

Ratio

1:13 (stronger)

Grind

Coarse

Water Temp

195-205°F

Brew Time

4 min

Example:

30g coffee + 400g water

Espresso

Ratio

1:2 to 1:3

Grind

Very Fine

Water Temp

200-210°F

Brew Time

25-30 sec

Example:

18g coffee → 36g espresso

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