How many grams of coffee per cup: this is the right dosage! It can be an awkward situation when you have visitors over for coffee. Of course, the amount of beans you need for 4 of you will be different then for your morning coffee. How many cups of coffee do you get from how many grams of ground coffee? The answer is simple: it depends on what you like and/or the personal preferences of your guests.

How many grams of coffee per cup you need depends on what you like best: stronger coffee needs more scoops. However, you also need to take into account the brewing method. Not easy right? Well, we are here to your rescue.

 

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But before we get into the exact measurements, let's take a step back. What beans should you choose to make the tastiest coffee for you? Find out with our coffee quiz.

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The dosage by brewing method

For "scoops of coffee," usually stick to a level tablespoon as the unit, but you can also measure the amount of coffee by grams of ground coffee beans, of course. Since you still have to grind beans, this changes the recommended amount. For the exact measurements for each brewing method, check out our brewing guide. 

Ground coffee per cup of brewed coffee

How many grams of coffee per cup? The golden rule for ground coffee is about 7 grams of ground coffee (about 3 level teaspoons) per 100 to 125 ml of water. 

Again: what the right amount is also depends on whether you like strong coffee or not and on how many cups of coffee you drink at all. Tastes differ!

Whole coffee beans per cup of coffee or espresso

So you use about 7 grams of ground coffee per cup of coffee. How many whole beans does this require? A little more. 

For a nice strong cup of coffee or an espresso, you need a slightly larger amount of ground coffee or coffee beans to the same amount of water. You use between 7-8 grams of whole coffee beans (about 4 level teaspoons) for strong coffee and also for espresso, usually between 7-8 grams of whole coffee beans (about 4 level teaspoons) per 30 to 40 ml of water.

Fine grind or coarse grind?

So the perfect cup of coffee is created by a combination of factors. The most important: What is the brewing method you use? For example, for filter coffee you need a fine grind, while for espresso machines you can also use a coarse grind. This has to do with the rate at which the hot water seeps through the ground coffee.

 

Discover your personal preference

How many grams of coffee per cup you need depends on the rules of thumb above, but you can also experiment with the level of the tablespoon more or less. The amount of coffee does not vary extremely much this way, but it does make a difference in taste!

 

Do you like funky flavors more? Then try our monthly coffee adventure called Discover Monthly. Fan of a more firm and full-bodied coffee? Then the beans from Brazil will suit you more. Craving some spice in the morning? Our Spicy Robusta from Indonesia is what you're looking for.

 

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