Question regarding drip brewing and how many scoops per cup

[germantown rob]

Getting a kitchen scale, they are under $25, is a good investment for consistent coffee doses. I don't weight all the time but I do double check once in awhile or if I am changing from the norm. You can see that basic measurement math doesn't always work for dry goods and if you are using a 1/2 cup and thinking you are using 100g of coffee you are making a pot around half recommended strength.

There are a ton of coffee's to try out there that don't cost what a real Kona costs. Fresh roast is always going to trump a stale Kona and be 1/2 the price delivered. Watch making full pots with fresh roast, it will bloom and overflow the brew basket.

[Savor the Stick]

I have recently gone to 6oz cup= 2 tbls of coffee(per Alton Brown). makes a good strong cup of coffee.

[14holestogie]

I'm old school. I know I've got it about right when the first sip brings a "Whoa!" out of the little woman.

[Sauer Grapes]

Originally Posted by 14holestogie

I'm old school. I know I've got it about right when the first sip brings a "Whoa!" out of the little woman.

My little woman doesn't drink coffee unless it has more sugar and milk than coffee.

I used the measurements above today and it was damn good. I think I made it stronger a couple days ago though.

After 21 years in the Army, good coffee melts the spoon....great coffee pours like molasses.

[MrJerry]

First of all, who drinks a 6 oz cup...I now that size won't do me any good.

A 10 cup pot = 10 6oz cups. A 12 cup pot = 12 5oz cups. That's right , the two hold the same amount of water.

I don't use a scoop. I recommend a 1/2 level measuring cup of whole beans (ground course for a flat basket filter and medium fine for a cone filter) to make the perfect pot of coffee.

Play around a bit and find out how much works best for you. And don't forget to have fun doing so.

[germantown rob]

Originally Posted by tobii3

After 21 years in the Army, good coffee melts the spoon....great coffee pours like molasses.

I have some Sweet Maria's french roast blend when taken into a rolling second crack and made strong will grow hair in places that hair doesn't grow, I have yet to get a spoon to stand up in it but it sounds like you have more practice then I . I will gladly send some to you.