The Union General Coffee Co. Brew Guide
You have a bag of our coffee - now what?! Well that depends on how you brew it or how you want to brew it. Below are the most common ways to brew coffee with our suggested quantities. Coffee is very specific to taste - if you are finding it too strong, too weak, or something just isn't right - try adjusting your quantities, use pure water etc. Have fun experimenting - the road to a good coffee brew is never wasted.
A quick google search of how to make coffee and you will soon learn people get really geeked out with temperature, method, bloom time, grind size - but it doesn't need to be that way. Our methods using our coffee will produce great results every time - bring out the the best in our roasts. If you want to geek out - go for it - it's a fun journey to see how everyone brews - just don't get discouraged when you realize you can make great coffee without the hassle :)
If you want to start playing around with what experts say will make great brews, using the Golden Ratio for Coffee is a good place to start:
1:15 to 1:18 coffee-to-water ratio by weight.
This means:
- 1 part coffee to 15-18 parts water.
For example:
- 15g of coffee to 225g (or ml) of water gives a 1:15 ratio.
- 18g of coffee to 270g (or ml) of water gives a 1:18 ratio.
The exact ratio you prefer can depend on personal taste, grind size, and brewing method:
- 1:15 ratio tends to be richer and stronger.
- 1:18 ratio will produce a milder, more balanced cup.
You can adjust within this range until you find the strength that suits your taste best.
Now how do you want to brew? Keep it simple and use our methods for every day perfect coffee.