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Coffee ratio calculator

Get exact coffee and water amounts for any brew method. Weigh both for the most consistent results.

Coffee30 g
Water480 g
Ratio1:16coffee : water

Grind:   Water temp:

Why weigh your coffee?

Scoops vary a lot depending on the bean and roast. Weighing coffee and water is the easiest way to make the same great cup every day. A simple scale with 0.1g accuracy is all you need.

Timemore Black Mirror Basic Scale

Weighing your coffee and water is the cheapest upgrade in coffee. This scale reads to 0.1g and has a built-in timer.

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Baratza Encore ESP

The grinder we'd hand to almost anyone. It covers everything from espresso to cold brew, and Baratza sells replacement parts so it can be repaired instead of replaced.

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