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Brewing Guides, Ratios & Calculators
Good coffee at home is mostly a handful of variables: dose, water, grind, time and temperature. These guides explain each one in plain terms, give you starting recipes that work, and show you which knob to turn when a cup tastes off.
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How Much Caffeine Is in a Cup of Coffee? (By Drink and Brew Method)
An 8 oz cup of brewed coffee has about 96 mg of caffeine; a shot of espresso about 63 mg. See amounts by drink, why they vary, and how much is too much.
5 min readFrench Press Coffee Ratio: How Much Coffee to Use (With Chart)
The best French press coffee ratio is 1:15 — about 33 g of coffee per 500 ml of water. Charts for every press size, plus grind, time and fixes.
5 min readEspresso vs. Coffee: What’s Actually Different (Caffeine, Taste, Beans)
Espresso and coffee use the same beans — the difference is pressure, grind and ratio. Compare caffeine, taste, cost and gear to see which suits you.
5 min readCold Brew vs. Iced Coffee: Taste, Caffeine and How to Make Both
Cold brew steeps in cold water for 12+ hours; iced coffee is brewed hot and chilled. Compare taste, acidity, caffeine and time — with recipes for both.
4 min readCold Brew Coffee Ratio: Concentrate vs. Ready-to-Drink (Chart)
Use a 1:5 cold brew coffee ratio for concentrate (dilute 1:1) or 1:12 for ready-to-drink. Charts in grams and cups, grind, steep time and dilution.
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