For a really good coffee, the ratio between the amount of water and the coffee powder is perfect. The espresso maker, also known as the stove-top maker, makes it easy for you, it does the work for you: here you fill the sieve to the brim with freshly ground coffee powder... done. For all other types of preparation, we use a scale for optimal coffee dosage. 

Coffee dosing without scales

You don't have a scale at the moment? No problem. We can do it without. Maybe not quite as accurate and perfect, but that will have to do for now. A really full heaped tablespoon of ground coffee (medium grind) is about 10 grams.

Coffee dosage: 

250ml water | 15g beans | 1.5 full heaped tablespoons coffee powder

500ml water | 30g beans | 3 fully heaped tablespoons coffee powder

750ml water | 45g beans | 4.5 fully heaped tablespoons coffee powder

1000ml water | 60g beans | 6 fully heaped tablespoons coffee powder

Espresso dosing: 

Simple espresso eg also for cappuccino:

18ml water | 9-10g beans | 1 full heaped tablespoon coffee powder

Double espresso e.g. also for Flat White:

36ml water | 19g beans | 2 full heaped tablespoons coffee powder

By the way, on our packaging you will find our recommendation for the perfect dosage for each coffee and espresso. But of course: it's all a question of taste! Try it out and slowly find the perfect coffee recipe for you. 

Also important for your perfect coffee

In addition to the correct dosage for your perfect coffee, the right grind for your coffee preparation method also plays an important role. If you prepare your coffee with the French press/steep pot, for example, you should grind the coffee beans much coarser than if you brew it with the hand filter or the coffee maker. You can find all the information here.

If you still have questions about the dosage or other coffee matters, just come to our café in Hamburg St. Pauli, we will be happy to advise you. Or send us an email. Because nobody should have to do without the perfect taste of coffee!