How much ground coffee to add when making coffee in a drip brewer.

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 ส.ค. 2009
  • With most drip brewers neither the markings on the carafe or the water reservoir, nor the brewer manual, are any help at all in helping you decide how much ground coffee to add per cup of coffee brewed. For a start, what size of cup or mug do you drink from? This short video walks you through the process so you can make a perfect brew every time.
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  • @thetruechez1364
    @thetruechez1364 6 ปีที่แล้ว +807

    For people that just wanna get to the the point, it’s 2tbsp (table spoons) for a regular cup of coffee

    • @LarryL619
      @LarryL619 5 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      I appreciated the video either way but thank you for the actual measurement. I don’t have the scooper he has on video.

    • @davidalfaro4189
      @davidalfaro4189 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you!

    • @ChadAmI80
      @ChadAmI80 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      While 2 tbsp is the correct measurement for 6 fl oz of water, I believe the issue people are having here is the title of video. Perhaps a better title would have been "How much ground coffee and water to add when making coffee in a drip brewer to limit any waste". Everyone has their favorite coffee mug, but if you know you are only going to drink 3 - 9 fl oz cups over the course of a few hours, you would want to know how much of the grounds to add to a total 27 fl oz. For some his explanation was too long, but he did throughly explain the challenges of different sized coffee mugs and the amount of grounds. Nice short videos are sometimes good, but I suspect he was making this video with the intent of going over the challenges involved and not just giving a simple answer. Use Google if you want a short and concise answer!

    • @youtubeuser1432
      @youtubeuser1432 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      YEAH IF YOU'RE A PUSSY. A REAL MAN WAKES UP 5 AM EVERY MORNING AND DRINKS ATLEAST 3 CUPS. STRAIGHT BLACK AND GETS THE DARK ROAST. WHICH IS EVEN STRONGER WITH THE HIGHEST CAFFEINE CONTENT WITH A PLAIN WHITE COFFEE MUG

    • @MrBlaze1boy
      @MrBlaze1boy 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      on average probably but i just used 1 tablespoon per cup and it was a bit on the hot strong side.....made my ass hair cover my bald spot lol
      What im looking for is a good ratio.....i use to have one that my parents used and it was perfect......unfortunately i forget it after using that damn kurig.

  • @Will-A.
    @Will-A. 3 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    Watched this video 4 times.... in the end, decided I'm fine with tea.

  • @townhouse8281
    @townhouse8281 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Been Making Coffee for years. Been listening to people explain how to make coffee for years. Yours is one of the best explanations i have ever heard. The manufactures don't make it easy with the "Coffee Cup" measure. Good Job

  • @SheliaKingsongwriter
    @SheliaKingsongwriter 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Thank you Coffee Detective. Looking forward to my next cup of coffee using this method.

  • @sonogramgrl
    @sonogramgrl 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I like how you explained the 4 times that cup and 4 times the heep. I know this might sound stupid, but I used to use a spoonful of coffee grinds for each cup. Then, I got new silverware. All of my spoons are bigger, now almost all my coffee pot's numbers are gone. So, I'm starting over, and having to use a regular measuring spoon. Also, I'm having family from out of town staying with me for a week, and I want to have coffee for them. Thank you.

  • @kenwalton1269
    @kenwalton1269 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Very helpful, confusing at the start, but solidly understood by the end :) have always been an instant man, and have only just purchased a drip brewer

  • @sky123me
    @sky123me 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you so much for basic instructions! I drink espresso, French press, or pour over coffee--I know how to make all of those. My husband is staying with his elderly parents, taking care of them, and he needs to know how to make their coffee with a Mr. Coffee machine. This did the trick.

  • @HumPhreyJan
    @HumPhreyJan 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks so much. Very detailed and very helpful indeed.👍🏼☕️❤️

  • @MrDDiRusso
    @MrDDiRusso 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I use a cheap Mr. Coffee brewer, 8 tbsp to 12 cups of water and it yields 10 to 11 actual cups of coffee because the grounds retain some water.

  • @EngMoatazMetwally
    @EngMoatazMetwally 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks a bunch , I’ve just prepared one of my best coffee cups I’ve ever tasted .

  • @PiglipsMaximus
    @PiglipsMaximus 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This is a brilliant video for various reasons

  • @laschicas2023
    @laschicas2023 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    So helpful, thank you!!

  • @RDKVids
    @RDKVids 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    What's mug size matter if the cups are right on the brewer? Long winded explanation that left me more confused than I was to begin with, perfect!

  • @marielyrodriguez7970
    @marielyrodriguez7970 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for making this video. Never grew up drinking coffee and need to learn how. I appreciate your help. Blessings

  • @onesweetZETA
    @onesweetZETA 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was helpful. Thanks!

  • @kimberlytate2623
    @kimberlytate2623 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank You for this great information!🙏🏻😀😀

  • @laurierowe617
    @laurierowe617 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you so much for sharing this tip! I've been trying to figure out this for a while

  • @nitsrah
    @nitsrah 12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    excellent tutorial

  • @leopoldbirkholm
    @leopoldbirkholm 10 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Great video. For me, using the metric system, I use 8 grams of coffee powder to 1.5 deciliter of water. I use a kitchen scale so it is 8 grams of coffee to 150 grams of water. For my thermos, I use 28 grams of coffee and 530 grams of water.

    • @aweigh1010
      @aweigh1010 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Best answer. I'm an American but recently discovered the beauty of the Metric system.

  • @miss_sapphire
    @miss_sapphire 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Awesome video! I've been trying to figure this out for a while now. I think that is a simple solution, just use the cup you'll usually be drinking from and do a scoop per cup. Then just take note of the reservoir where that lines up around the marks. Once you know about where that is based on how many cups you usually make, you can just eyeball it.

    • @travisberryhill7202
      @travisberryhill7202 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I’m gonna go with this, good ideal, very simple. Thank you

  • @i3londi87
    @i3londi87 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’m glad he explained because all of what he explained I was confused about lol

  • @susankraft1475
    @susankraft1475 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent video, I love the complete instructions and examples, it really helped me. Love the accent too!

  • @annaescarrega3959
    @annaescarrega3959 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks 😊so very much, I was LOST 😢, you explained everything in the best way...🎉 And thanks to you, I was able to UNDERSTAND. Best video. Now I can enjoy my ☕ coffee thanks to you. Columbia SC.

  • @JMVideos7676
    @JMVideos7676 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What was the water level on the coffee maker after putting in 4 cups of water from the measuring cup?

  • @steverocksyo
    @steverocksyo 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can you explain how a real 2 cups (12 fluid oz) comes to 3.75 cups on the pitcher? Aren't they either 6 oz increments or 8 oz increments?

  • @ercaramirez80
    @ercaramirez80 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you!! this makes way more sense!! i was cleaning the carafe before use as the instructions told me to and was trying to figure out how much water to put and it didn't make sense! it even says to use 12 cups and run the coffee maker before the 1st use and when i added the "12 cups" it only brewed 10! i made my first brew this am and it was a disaster.

  • @videomobb
    @videomobb 14 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks, I really needed this...helps alot.

  • @akash0219
    @akash0219 ปีที่แล้ว

    I made this then poured it in my glass. But at the bottom of my glass/cup there was a sludge of coffee. Couldn't drink finish it. Is it normal for the sludge to be there at the bottom of the glass?

  • @andrearodriguezrivera5974
    @andrearodriguezrivera5974 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you thank you thank you... this completely helps me

  • @AUTubeN22
    @AUTubeN22 ปีที่แล้ว

    what if I have coffee beans do I need to ground em up or will they work just with hot water over them? can I use a magic nutr-bullet to grind beans?

  • @marion6124
    @marion6124 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks, very helpful

  • @Louloupetals
    @Louloupetals 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Finally!! Thank you !!

  • @marinajackson4828
    @marinajackson4828 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    What if I have 5 cup coffee maker how many tablespoons of coffee should i put in. It's not a mug. Just a regular coffee cup

  • @sudheeraks
    @sudheeraks 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very helpful.👍

  • @notme8412
    @notme8412 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Community Coffee! Louisiana represent!

  • @MrEqp123
    @MrEqp123 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thank you, I drink coffee all day. this helps

  • @stephensharma4994
    @stephensharma4994 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    can you say which makes the best coffee ..
    ( a ) roast and ground beans
    ( b )spray dry coffee
    (c) freeze dried coffee

  • @lauwe54
    @lauwe54 ปีที่แล้ว

    best video over this drip machine thanks so much now i can use my machine the way it should be used ,thanks again

  • @amandas1270
    @amandas1270 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    clear as mud :)

  • @DiannaAtherton
    @DiannaAtherton 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Not everyone has one of those scupers that come with some coffee grounds. I use a tablespoon measuring spoon and do 1 heaping per cup of coffee. Tastes great and I perk coffee on my stovetop.

  • @onelovemanymemories
    @onelovemanymemories 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Get on with it!!!! I didn't expect Gone with the Wind length demo!!

  • @groupsaredumb
    @groupsaredumb 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    depending on if i want a good cup of coffee on the weak or strong side i will use 38 to 42 grams for 27 ounces of water

  • @yes350yes
    @yes350yes 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for your video-- I just want to say your coffee scoop doesnt look like it would hold 2tbsp. At first you said 2 tsp then changed it. So how much does it hold? I didnt get a scoop with my proctor silex but I have another scoop I can use that I know is 1 tbsp.

    • @ken8844
      @ken8844 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      He did say it 2 tablespoon. However since, he changing his measurement of amount of water he adds in, he added a little more. That was the change since he is adjusting his measurement bases on his cup or measuring cup.

  • @haroldsmith5920
    @haroldsmith5920 7 ปีที่แล้ว +160

    Get to the damn point! X amount of coffee to X amount of water.

    • @beheshtasiddiqui900
      @beheshtasiddiqui900 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      exactly

    • @toponly8505
      @toponly8505 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Thank you!

    • @CamCoEntertainment
      @CamCoEntertainment 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      If you want that, just fucking google it

    • @tbe8827
      @tbe8827 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      CamCoEntertainment then why did you watch the video 😕

    • @Coolwater83
      @Coolwater83 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      2 heaping tablespoons per cup and a half of water works for me

  • @dessireecarter4677
    @dessireecarter4677 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very helpful

  • @dd-5634
    @dd-5634 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Fast forward to 6:36 and just use a rounded ( for strong coffee use a heaping ) teaspoon for a cup of water
    That's what I use in my 1973 Havest Gold Proctor Silex 6 cup percolator
    I got ya fam

  • @tlcain7064
    @tlcain7064 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just did this exact thing a month ago. I realized the measurements don't match up on the carafe n the reservoir itself. I use my measuring cup instead

  • @paulclarke7696
    @paulclarke7696 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Spectacular Video Sir - Good work on the the cup sizes. Answered my question and can now drink coffee without wondering If I am mucking it up. Canada Thanks You eh. Best Line was ...4:30 "...Probably Excessive... but Possible

  • @AngeloPoulis22
    @AngeloPoulis22 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    so for one cup of coffee u need 2 tablespoons of coffee ( if u dont have that scoop u showed) and also i always drink just one every morning. is this bad for the machine to put just 1cup of water? cause all of them say minimum 2..it is just a sign or is the machine gonna malfunction in time if u always use small amounts of water? thanks

    • @jasonwatkins5601
      @jasonwatkins5601 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Angelo Poulis 17.42 (unit) water to 1 (unit)coffee grounds

  • @gailomeara6472
    @gailomeara6472 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Are 5 coffee scoops of beans,before grinding, to much for one cup?

  • @Atulipan
    @Atulipan 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good video, you nailed it. 1 heaping spoon per 1 cup of water :) easy.

  • @jaredrivera2763
    @jaredrivera2763 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Absolute best video on this topic so far. Thank you. Now my girlfriend and I are Learn-ed.

  • @dr.osamabasalem8743
    @dr.osamabasalem8743 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hahaha, finally found a lad that agreed. Brewing to taste is helpless 🤣🤣🤣

  • @CarltonLewisSuccess360
    @CarltonLewisSuccess360 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks!

  • @Juandrumx
    @Juandrumx 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Hello Sr. thank you for the detailed explanation. You would get a little coffee trophy from me because you are exactly correct. For years I've done commercial coffee brewing in giant pots in hotel kitchens for example and when it comes to a basic home 4 cup of brewing coffee there's no real explanation. of course I figure it out also with the measuring cup and the particular cop that I would drink the coffee out of, but still a heaping 2 tbsp could be two and a half tablespoon or maybe 3 tbsp for a darker brew.
    It is kind of funny but I understand it boils down to the taste of the actual drinker... I do want to compliment you on your video and the way that you explain things clearly and I will give you my thumbs up And subscribe just for the fun of it. Congratulations !

  • @Lodgesewing
    @Lodgesewing 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    very good

  • @timhardin5405
    @timhardin5405 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you sir!

  • @TheAzmountaineer
    @TheAzmountaineer ปีที่แล้ว

    Love Community Coffee! Another reason to miss Louisiana!

  • @eleanordixon9678
    @eleanordixon9678 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    A very handy tip from TH-cam. Put the water through the machine once without the coffee grounds. Then pour the hot water back in the tank, then put it through again with the coffee grounds in place. You get better coffee.

  • @victorcisneros.1196
    @victorcisneros.1196 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice! 👍🏼

  • @GGARC1A95
    @GGARC1A95 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you

  • @billv.3953
    @billv.3953 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    How much does the scoop hold?? He mentions teaspoons and tablespoons. Which is it?

  • @rocscee6902
    @rocscee6902 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Helpful.

  • @juelzc9519
    @juelzc9519 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thaaank you 🙏🙂

  • @TV-xc5ut
    @TV-xc5ut 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    good video, but wtf is fluid oz?

  • @rem45acp
    @rem45acp 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Another thing people overlook all the time is the water quality! Don't use tap water or well water. Use filtered, or use bottled from the 5 gallon water jug like I do.

  • @latoshaadams6963
    @latoshaadams6963 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks

  • @dustin2264
    @dustin2264 ปีที่แล้ว

    What about if your makinag a pot

  • @Brandon-dx6mm
    @Brandon-dx6mm 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was cool

  • @VirgoVixxin
    @VirgoVixxin 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    omg thanks for this

  • @overson15
    @overson15 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How about for a whole pot?? Going by the measurements the coffee basket should be full of grounds

  • @frankbooth2879
    @frankbooth2879 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    How many grams of coffee would you recommend if using a travel mug with 480 ml of water?

    • @CoffeeDetective
      @CoffeeDetective  8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Frank Booth Try 27 grams of ground coffee, and then adjust according to your preference.

    • @frankbooth2879
      @frankbooth2879 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks, that's perfect as that's around what i've been using.

    • @jasonwatkins5601
      @jasonwatkins5601 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Frank Booth 17.42 (unit) water to 1 (unit)coffee grounds

  • @adrienneallen2277
    @adrienneallen2277 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was just trying to find out if I fill the water up to the six in my coffee maker how many scoops will that be. I still don’t know. It was a good video but I already started putting water in my coffee maker.

  • @husnainzainb5077
    @husnainzainb5077 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ma sha Allah very detailed and helpful indeed , thank you very much for kind sharing.

  • @vhdisney
    @vhdisney 11 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    2:50 straight to the point

  • @ethanregier4657
    @ethanregier4657 ปีที่แล้ว

    Coffee tutorials have come a long way 😂
    Good stuff though.

  • @tonyj8935
    @tonyj8935 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    different ground coffees need different amounts personnally i dont use more than 1 tbsp per 6 oz some times i use 3/4 of a tablespoon

  • @azrael1263
    @azrael1263 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    good vid, the only problem is that I use metric and have to convert all the measurements.

    • @jasonwatkins5601
      @jasonwatkins5601 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Adrian McKee 17.42 (unit) water to 1 (unit)coffee grounds

  • @Seaspray127
    @Seaspray127 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love the analysis of the probem myself. I was reading 10 grams of coffee per 100 milliitres of water. Really? I don't have a gram scale unfortunately. Do you?

  • @mail06513
    @mail06513 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dude just solved one of life's mystery.

  • @c_twisted91
    @c_twisted91 ปีที่แล้ว

    How many scoops of coffee grounds for one whole pot of coffee that has 12 cups marked on it?

  • @Missval816
    @Missval816 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I do Folgers medium) and I do 3/4 cups of coffee to a pot (12 cups/6oz ea) and a pinch of baking soda! BREW!

  • @treborhendrymacintyre2478
    @treborhendrymacintyre2478 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic topic covered. Now i have a far better idea how to enjoy a nice dark brew……no milk i hear you say ! Thanks for the info !

  • @makeupfavs8193
    @makeupfavs8193 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ok do it taste? Because 5 minutes and I am clueless at what the answer is. Confusing video

  • @jantaylor6252
    @jantaylor6252 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent. Tu. X

  • @tom474e
    @tom474e 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I always start with columbian coffee, Folgers is dish water.

  • @WOMPITUS
    @WOMPITUS 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Ahh Community. A good Louisiana brand and the best of all the grocery store coffee.

  • @RL_Stine_88
    @RL_Stine_88 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow yeah I was WAYYY off. I knew something was up when I was filling up the coffee pot one fluid ounce at a time trying to follow the instructions on the side of my new fancy coffee bag to a Tee.
    Before, I was always told at work to just use the scoop 3 times and then fill it to twelve with water haha. Never knew what any of the numbers meant and always guessed it was fluid ounces.
    Haha no wonder my coffee was so light the first time I tried making it 🤭
    So since I use an 8 oz mug for coffee. I'm just going to fill up my mug with water for however many cups I'm trying to make. And then do a heaping scoop of coffee grinds per cup. Does that sound right fellow TH-cam commentators??

  • @JayDavies1989
    @JayDavies1989 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    helped me out! 1 scoop = 1 cup thanks man :)

    • @jasonwatkins5601
      @jasonwatkins5601 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      J Davies 17.42 (unit) water to 1 (unit)coffee grounds

  • @theilleagle73
    @theilleagle73 6 ปีที่แล้ว +72

    He's doing a better job of confusing than explaining. Ohhhh the irony!! ;-/

  • @twangoldenbass
    @twangoldenbass 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    These people act like they're damn rocket scientists explaining a new force in the universe.... Smfh

  • @timberland5146
    @timberland5146 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just use 7 tablespoons of coffee for 12. If I decided to go down to 10, I’d use 5 Tablespoons. I felt like that was too much though and that I could save money by using less so I wouldn’t have to buy more, more often. I like strong coffee though. I’ll try this way out.

  • @lionchamp29
    @lionchamp29 ปีที่แล้ว

    its amazing how little keureg`s have in them. I realized i used too much beans.

  • @VMSelvaggio
    @VMSelvaggio 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Not to mention, here in America, many bags of pre-ground or whole bean coffee from the local market will read: "Use 1 Tablespoon of coffee for 6 fl. ounces of water." -- Now, you and I know that 8 ounces is a cup, so they are telling you that 1 Tablespoon is not even 1 Cup of Coffee, but rather 3/4.
    Feels a little strange.

  • @jerryhubbard4461
    @jerryhubbard4461 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    James Hoffman, the guru of coffee says it is all about taste and what you like. If you use the recommended amount on the bag, you are wasting coffee. I brew with a Breville Precision machine. In the morning I load 60 oz of water and eight level tablespoons of fresh ground coffee beans. At night I make two cups of coffee, and I use 5 tablespoons of ground beans. My drinking cup holds two measured cups of coffee or 16 oz's

  • @sarahnorment
    @sarahnorment 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I'm more confused now than before i watched the vid. Lol

  • @lightduo
    @lightduo ปีที่แล้ว

    In my 12-cup coffee maker I feel the filter with coffee grounds and I even push it down to get more coffee in it yes a big container of Folgers coffee only lasts me of mouth and I'm the only one drinking out of it yes I drink all day at home because I'm home all day and I have a metal thermos which I put creamer in it not very much creamer and yes I love the drinking medium roast coffee I just go through a lot of it monthly budget of coffee one big can of Folgers every monthly

  • @Purpleiris444
    @Purpleiris444 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The measurements on the side of your coffeemaker probably refers to the amount of water. The measurements on the carafe of your coffeemaker probably refers to the amount of coffee made. So that is why measuring water in a measuring cup does not match up with the carafe…..I know this because my coffeemaker shows measurements for the coffee and the water. The coffee is less than the water...….What works for me is 2 cups of water and 3 heaping coffee scoops (like yours).

  • @makeupenthusiast7328
    @makeupenthusiast7328 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Why am I watching this? I’m going to make coffee the way I want anyway. It’s still entertaining though.

  • @looser56boogerboo78
    @looser56boogerboo78 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Whos knows how many table spoons for a 12 cuo coffee pot anyone? I use maxwell house???? Ty