coffeesuds
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i have a grinder that i have bought 3 years ago and got back into grinding again after a lay off and i can't remember the measurments as to how many beans to grind for 1 tsp?
coffee beans per table spoon?
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shadow745
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Actually that can be inconsistent due to variations in bean origin, processing/roasting methods, etc. Unless you stick with the same coffee all the time that is. For all brew methods I'm a big believer in using scales for measurement, rather than volume.
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i'm not about to go out buy some scales that's for sure. i just thought i would ask a simple question,that's all.
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shadow745, if i went to use a scale, what would be the measurments? are cooking scales that measure in ounces,the same as you are talking about?
alphawave7
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I think a gram scale would be more appropriate. As Shadow eluded, my current batch of monsooned malabar is very bulky (swollen by the monsoon season)..compare that to a small-bean ethiopian (which frequently gets through the grid of my roasting basket), and you can see the difficulty in giving even a general answer. 
bamabeaner
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how many grams of coffee would you suggest per 500ml of water? whole or ground? I am using an autodrip brewing method. I have been struggling with consistancy of flavor through brewing. I would appreciate some advice.
shadow745
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For 74 oz. (2188ml) of water I use around 3.8 oz. (107 grams) of grounds. You can convert to the amount you typically use. I get great results with this ratio. Your coffee freshness, grind quality/consistency, water temperature makes the difference. It's not just the ratio of coffee to water that's involved in great coffee.
