5. Coffee to Water Ratio:
How much ground coffee do you use to make a cup of coffee? This is an important question that needs an answer. People differ in what they prefer. More coffee means a stronger cup of coffee. Making a strong cup of coffee does not mean the roast is dark, but it means adding more coffee. But the question remains, what is the appropriate ratio for making coffee (water to coffee ratio)?
In 1950, E.E. Lockhart conducted a study on coffee and found that most people in the United States preferred a 1:18 ratio (1 gram of coffee for every 18 grams of water), but this depends on your preference.
At Maared Al-Qahwa, we use a 1:15 ratio as we found it suitable for our coffee. Some people prefer a higher ratio because they prefer stronger coffee.
