Coffee Ratio

The standard cold brew ratio is 1:8 — 1 gram of coffee for every 8 grams of water. For cold brew concentrate (which you dilute before drinking), use a stronger 1:4 ratio. A 1-liter batch at 1:8 uses 125g of coarsely ground coffee; a concentrate batch at 1:4 uses 250g. Cold Brew Ratio Quick Reference Style Coffee Water Ratio Serve As Regular strength 125g 1000g (1L) 1:8 Drink straight over ice Regular strength 63g 500g (500ml) 1:8 Half batch Concentrate 250g 1000g (1L) 1:4 Dilute 1:1 with water or milk Concentrate (medium) 167g 1000g (1L) 1:6 Dilute 1:0.5 (2 parts cold brew, 1 part water) All weights in grams. Measure by weight for consistency. ...

The standard French press ratio is 1:15 — 1 gram of coffee for every 15 grams of water. For a classic 12oz (350ml) French press, that’s about 23 grams (roughly 3.5 tablespoons) of coarsely ground coffee. This ratio gives you a full-bodied, balanced cup that’s neither weak nor overwhelmingly strong. French Press Ratio by Cup Size Use this table as your starting point. Measure by weight for consistency — volume measurements (tablespoons, scoops) vary too much by grind size. ...