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The type of brew is reflected as a ratio under total.
Recommended Coffee Brew Ratios
| Type of coffee Brew | Brewing ratio to start with |
|---|---|
| Espresso (old school/dark roast) | 1:2 |
| Espresso (light roast) | 1:2.5 |
| Mocha Pot/Italian pot | 1:4 |
| AeroPress/AeroPress Go | 1:11 |
| French Press (Plunger) | 1:16 |
| Hario V60/Kalita (pour-over) | 1:16.5 – 16.6666 |
| Chemex | 1:17 |
| Auto Drip filter | 1:18 – 1:18.5 (we use 1:18.182) |
Try your own ratios, see what you think
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Interested in coffee brew ratios? Then why not read more on the SCA site here…
Or read our explanation about brew ratios in the three lessons we put together about it:
- Lesson 1&2: Brew variables series – Talk 1 & 2: Extraction and ABCD
- Lesson 3: Brew variables series – Talk 3: Ratio and Introduction to dose
- There was no additional lessons due to lack of interest 🙂