Just nailed my coffee ratio by using way less grounds than advised, and I'm never going back.

2 comments

2 Comments

Good call. A lot of those charts overcomplicate it. I started using about two thirds of the coffee they suggest for my pour-over. The taste is cleaner and way less bitter, you know? It took some getting used to, but now a full scoop tastes crazy strong to me. Why follow a rule if your own way tastes better?

max_jackson561d ago

I hear you saying why follow a rule if your own way tastes better, but I have to disagree. Those charts come from a lot of testing to find a balanced flavor. If everyone just wings it, beginners might end up with sour or weak coffee and not know why. Sticking to the basics first helps you understand how grind size and water change things. Once you have that down, tweaking makes sense. But starting out by ignoring guidelines can lead to bad habits that are hard to fix later.