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☕ Coffee Brewing Calculator

Brewing Settings

Number of Cups

Cup Size (ml)

Coffee to Water Ratio (1:X) Typical range: 15-17. Lower = stronger, Higher = weaker

⚖️ Calculate Ratio from Recipe

Enter a sample water and coffee amount to calculate the ratio

Sample Water (g)

Sample Coffee (g)

Bulk Size Adjustment (%) Reduce coffee amount for larger batches (0-50%)

📋 Recipe Summary

Coffee Needed:

12.00 g

Water Needed:

250.00 g / ml

Actual Ratio:

1:20.84

Pour-Over Brewing Guide

⏱️ Brewing Timeline

Time	Scale Reading	Water to Add	Action
0:00 - 0:00	50 g	50 g	Pour water
0:10 - 0:15	-	-	Gently swirl
0:15 - 0:45	-	-	Bloom
0:45 - 1:00	100 g	50 g	Pour water
1:00 - 1:10	-	-	Pause
1:10 - 1:20	150 g	50 g	Pour water
1:20 - 1:30	-	-	Pause
1:30 - 1:40	200 g	50 g	Pour water
1:40 - 1:50	-	-	Pause
1:50 - 2:00	250 g	50 g	Pour water
2:00 - 2:05	-	-	Gently swirl

💡 Brewing Tips:

Bloom Phase: The first pour saturates the coffee grounds and releases CO2
Gentle Swirl: Ensures even extraction without disturbing the coffee bed
Pause Between Pours: Allows water to flow through evenly
Water Temperature: Use water at 92-96°C (198-205°F) for best results
Grind Size: Medium-fine (like table salt) works best for pour-over

About Pour-Over Coffee

Pour-over coffee is a manual brewing method that gives you complete control over the extraction process. By carefully controlling the water temperature, grind size, and pour rate, you can extract the perfect balance of flavors from your coffee beans.

Understanding Coffee Ratios

The coffee-to-water ratio is typically expressed as 1:15 to 1:17, meaning 1 gram of coffee to 15-17 grams of water:

1:15 - Stronger, more concentrated coffee
1:16-1:17 - Balanced, medium strength (most popular)
1:18+ - Lighter, more delicate brew

Why Bulk Size Adjustment?

When brewing larger batches, you may want to reduce the coffee amount slightly (10-20%) because:

Larger volumes extract more efficiently
Helps prevent over-extraction and bitterness
Maintains consistent taste across different batch sizes