The ratio of Coffee grounds-to-water when making coffee varies, but how many cups of cofee in a pound of grounds are possible? While it depends on your preference, one pound of coffee can make 64 cups, with each cup having a capacity of five ounces. This is for a brew of coffee that’s neither too strong nor too weak, and considering that you use the right equipment to make the coffee. Still, the final taste of the coffee you make would depend on factors like:

• The variety of the coffee
• How the coffee was roasted
• The size of the coffee grounds
• The geographical region where the coffee was grown and
• How well you’ve mastered the art of brewing coffee

Other factors will come to play, too, if you want quality 64 cups from a bag of coffee weighing one pounds. People have different tastes; some will like it hot, while others will prefer it cold. Whether cold or hot, the following tips will help you make coffee that’s great in taste.

Tip 1. Use Medium Sized Coffee Grounds

The size of the coffee grind particles affects the flavor and taste of the brew. Too fine grind and the coffee will have a taste of bitterness. Too big particles will result in a brew that lacks taste-or a flat taste in other words. Ensuring the grind is medium helps, and it’s advisable that you grind your coffee so that you can check on its texture. When preparing a grind, make it sure it’s just a few moments to making the coffee so as to retain its freshness and flavor.

Tip 2. Use Freshly Roasted or Ground Coffee

Freshly ground coffee beans make the best drink. The flavors are still intact, and it hasn’t absorbed flavors from the air. You can ensure your coffee is fresh by buying it in small quantities. Avoid storing it in a refrigerator, or better still, buy coffee beans and grind them yourself when you need to brew coffee. Avoid the habit of re-using coffee because the flavors have been reduced and the taste won’t be as great.

Tip 3. Use Water That’s at The Right Temperature

The temperature of the brewing water determines the taste of your coffee. Temperatures of between 195 degrees and 205 degrees Fahrenheit are recommended. It makes it possible to extract the flavors in a maximum way, that’s, unless you’re making cold coffee, in which case the temperature of the water doesn’t matter. It’s always necessary to allow the water to boil first then wait for it to cool only a little before mixing it with the ground coffee. When making hot coffee, water that’s too hot distorts the taste, while too low temperatures will have the coffee taste flat.

Tip 4. Use Filtered Water

Tap water containing chlorine introduces an odor and a taste to your coffee, affecting its quality. Softened water, too, has the same effect. The best type of water to use is water that has been passed through the process of filtration, such as bottled water. Filtered water contains no added chemicals that would make coffee to lose its natural taste.

Tip 5. Use The Ratio of Water to Coffee Grounds

Although this is a matter of personal preference, there’s the ratio that will result in coffee of medium strength. The brewer you use may show the ratios to use, or it may be indicated on the labels of the coffee bags you buy. Use two spoonfuls of coffee grounds per 6 ounces of water if unsure. It will give you a quality brew, provided all the other tips for making quality coffee are adhered to. Also, put in mind the water that may be lost in evaporation during some brewing processes and adjust accordingly.

Tip 6. Use the Right Length of Time to Make The Coffee

Brewing time affects the quality of the coffee brew, but it depends on the method used and the equipment. The right brewing-time can take as short as a few seconds to as long as four minutes. The variations of the times is because of the various types of coffee brewers available. Taking too long than the length recommended for the particular brewer results in over-extraction, with the coffee likely to be bitter. Taking less than the brewer’s recommended results in under extraction, and the coffee tastes flat.

Bonus Tip

Always make your coffee from clean equipment, or it will always taste funny. Wash your coffee maker immediately after you finish brewing, using plenty of water. Leftovers of coffee grounds produce a substance that sticks to your coffee-making machine and contaminates freshly made coffee, making it have a distinctly unpleasant flavor.

Making great coffee is not as difficult as it may appear. With the right ratio of water-to-coffee grounds, the right equipment, and some knowledge of the best practices, it becomes quite easy.

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