How to Make Drip Coffee: Ratio, Grind, Temperature & Brewing Tips

Drip coffee is one of the simplest ways to make coffee at home. Add water, place ground coffee in the filter, press a button, and let the machine do most of the work.

Simple, however, doesn’t always mean foolproof.

If your drip coffee tastes weak, bitter, sour, flat, or completely different from one morning to the next, the problem is usually not the brewing method itself. More often, one of a handful of variables needs adjustment: coffee-to-water ratio, grind size, water temperature, beans, water quality, or equipment cleanliness.

A reliable starting recipe is:

Coffee-to-water ratio: About 1:16
Grind: Medium
Brewing temperature: Roughly 195–205°F (91–96°C) at the coffee bed
Coffee: Freshly ground whole beans when possible
Water: Fresh, good-tasting water

From there, you can make small adjustments until your automatic drip brewer produces the cup you actually want.

☕ What Is Drip Coffee?

Drip coffee is made by allowing hot water to pass through ground coffee held inside a filter.

An automatic drip machine handles most of the process for you:

1. Water heats inside the machine.
2. Hot water is distributed over the coffee grounds.
3. The water extracts soluble flavor compounds from the coffee.
4. Brewed coffee passes through the filter.
5. The finished coffee collects in a carafe or mug.

Pour-over coffee uses the same basic principle, but the brewer manually pours the water rather than relying on an automatic machine.

That automation is what makes drip coffee so convenient.

Once you’ve established a good recipe, a quality machine can reproduce it with relatively little effort.

🏆 Easy Drip Coffee Recipe

If you’re starting from scratch, use this as your baseline:

For About 4 Cups / 600 g Water

Coffee: 37–38 grams
Water: 600 grams
Ratio: About 1:16
Grind: Medium

For About 8 Cups / 1 Liter Water

Coffee: 60–62 grams
Water: 1,000 grams
Ratio: About 1:16
Grind: Medium

Remember that coffee-maker “cups” are often smaller than standard 8-ounce measuring cups, so the markings on your machine may not correspond exactly to these volumes.

Whenever possible, work from ounces, milliliters, or grams of water instead of relying solely on the numbered cup markings.

For a deeper look at measurements, see How Many Ounces Are in a Cup of Coffee? Coffee Cup Sizes Explained.

⚖️ What Is the Best Coffee-to-Water Ratio for Drip Coffee?

A good starting point is approximately:

1:16 coffee to water by weight

That means using 1 gram of coffee for every 16 grams of water.

For example:

Coffee	Water	Approximate Ratio
15 g	240 g	1:16
20 g	320 g	1:16
25 g	400 g	1:16
30 g	480 g	1:16
40 g	640 g	1:16
50 g	800 g	1:16
60 g	960 g	1:16

The Specialty Coffee Association’s published home-brewer requirements have historically used approximately 55 grams of coffee per liter of water as a Gold Cup reference point, which works out to approximately 1:18.

Meanwhile, the National Coffee Association offers an easier volume-based starting point of 1–2 tablespoons of ground coffee for every 6 ounces of water.

There is no reason your personal recipe has to land on one exact number.

Try roughly 1:15 to 1:18 and adjust based on taste.

For the full measurement guide, see Coffee-to-Water Ratio Guide: How Much Coffee Per Cup?.

🥄 How Much Coffee Should You Use Without a Scale?

A scale is the easiest way to make drip coffee consistently, but it isn’t mandatory.

If you’re using tablespoons, a practical starting point is:

1–2 tablespoons of ground coffee per 6 ounces of water

The National Coffee Association uses that range as its general drip-coffee guideline.

Because tablespoons measure volume rather than weight, the actual amount of coffee can vary depending on:

• Grind size.
• Roast level.
• Bean density.
• How tightly the coffee fills the spoon.

That’s why grams are more repeatable.

But tablespoons are perfectly capable of getting you started.

⚙️ What Grind Size Is Best for Drip Coffee?

Start with a medium grind.

The National Coffee Association compares an appropriate starting drip grind to approximately the texture of kosher salt.

You don’t need to obsess over matching a visual reference perfectly. Grinder settings vary considerably, and the ideal grind also depends on:

• Brewer design.
• Basket shape.
• Batch size.
• Coffee roast.
• Coffee dose.

Think of “medium” as a starting point rather than an absolute setting.

Then let taste tell you which direction to move.

🔬 Why Grind Size Matters

Grind size controls how quickly water can extract compounds from coffee.

Finer coffee has more exposed surface area and tends to extract more quickly.

Coarser coffee extracts more slowly.

With drip brewing, you’re trying to find a grind that allows sufficient extraction during the machine’s fixed brew cycle.

If the grind is much too fine, water may pass through slowly and extract too aggressively.

If it is much too coarse, the water may pass through without extracting enough flavor.

That’s why adjusting the grinder is one of the most powerful tools you have for improving automatic drip coffee.

😖 Coffee Tastes Bitter? Try a Coarser Grind

If your coffee tastes:

• Harsh.
• Dry.
• Hollowly bitter.
• Astringent.
• Unpleasantly intense.

…your grind may be too fine.

Try moving your grinder one or two settings coarser while leaving everything else unchanged.

Then brew again.

If the cup improves, you’ve learned something useful about that particular coffee and machine.

Do not change the dose, water amount, grind, and beans simultaneously.

Changing one variable at a time makes troubleshooting much easier.

🍋 Coffee Tastes Sour? Try a Finer Grind

Sour coffee can signal insufficient extraction.

You may notice:

• Sharp acidity.
• Thin body.
• Weak sweetness.
• A flavor that seems unfinished.
• A sourness that dominates everything else.

Try grinding slightly finer.

This increases the coffee’s available surface area and can help the water extract more from the grounds during the brew cycle.

However, don’t assume every pleasant fruity note is a defect.

Light-roast coffees naturally tend to display more obvious acidity than dark roasts.

The goal isn’t to eliminate acidity. It’s to achieve balance.

💦 Coffee Tastes Weak or Watery?

Weak coffee can result from several problems.

Too Little Coffee

Increase your coffee dose.

If you’re brewing at 1:18, for example, try moving toward 1:16.

Grind Is Too Coarse

The water may be passing through without extracting enough flavor.

Try grinding finer.

Batch Is Too Small for the Brewer

Some full-size coffee makers don’t perform as consistently when making extremely small batches.

If your machine has a dedicated 1–4 cup or small-batch mode, use it.

Coffee Is Old

Stale coffee can taste flat regardless of how carefully you measure it.

If the bag has been open for months, adjusting the ratio can only do so much.

🌡️ What Is the Best Water Temperature for Drip Coffee?

A traditional target range for hot coffee brewing is approximately:

195–205°F (91–96°C)

With an automatic drip machine, however, you generally don’t control water temperature directly.

The machine does.

That’s one reason the quality of the coffee maker matters.

The Specialty Coffee Association’s published home-brewer certification requirements have historically required water contacting the coffee to reach at least 92°C (about 198°F) and remain no hotter than 96°C (about 205°F) during the relevant portion of the brewing cycle.

SCA Certified Home Brewers are independently tested for factors including temperature, brew time, extraction, and consistency.

You don’t need an SCA-certified machine to make good coffee, but certification can be useful if brewing performance is a priority.

🔥 What If Your Coffee Maker Doesn’t Get Hot Enough?

Some inexpensive or aging machines struggle to heat water adequately.

Possible signs include coffee that repeatedly tastes:

• Thin.
• Sour.
• Underdeveloped.
• Lukewarm immediately after brewing.

Before blaming temperature, make sure you’re also using enough coffee and an appropriate grind.

But if every coffee remains under-extracted despite reasonable adjustments, the machine itself may be limiting you.

That can be a good reason to consider replacing an older brewer.

Our How to Choose a Coffee Maker: Types, Features & Buying Guide explains what to look for when shopping.

⏱️ How Long Should Drip Coffee Brew?

With automatic drip coffee, brew time is largely determined by the machine.

The National Coffee Association gives approximately five minutes of coffee-water contact as a useful drip-brewing reference.

The SCA’s historical home-brewer requirements allowed a broader range of more than four but less than eight minutes at full capacity, depending partly on grind.

You generally should not attempt to control automatic brew time manually.

Instead, adjust the grind.

If water passes through the grounds far too quickly, grind finer.

If the brewer struggles and drains extremely slowly, grind coarser.

🫘 Whole Bean or Pre-Ground Coffee?

Both work.

But if flavor and consistency are priorities, whole bean coffee ground shortly before brewing gives you an important advantage.

Grinding dramatically increases the coffee’s exposed surface area.

Once ground, coffee loses aromatic qualities more quickly.

Whole beans also allow you to choose the grind size appropriate for your machine instead of being stuck with whatever grind the manufacturer selected.

For buying recommendations, see Best Whole Bean Coffee: Top Brands, Roasts & Buying Guide.

⚙️ Burr Grinder vs. Blade Grinder

If you’re buying a grinder, a burr grinder is generally the better choice.

Burr grinders crush beans between two grinding surfaces and produce a more consistent distribution of particle sizes.

Blade grinders chop the beans with spinning blades.

They are inexpensive and can work, but the grind tends to be less uniform.

That matters because tiny particles can extract very quickly while large chunks extract much more slowly.

A more consistent grind makes it easier to produce balanced coffee.

🌅 What Roast Is Best for Drip Coffee?

Almost any roast can work.

Light Roast

Light roast can highlight:

• Fruit.
• Floral aromas.
• Citrus.
• Tea-like flavors.
• Origin character.

You may find that lighter coffee benefits from a slightly finer grind to encourage extraction.

Medium Roast

Medium roast is probably the easiest all-purpose option.

Expect flavors such as:

• Chocolate.
• Caramel.
• Nuts.
• Brown sugar.
• Balanced fruit.

Medium roast tends to work especially well in automatic drip brewers because it is forgiving.

Dark Roast

Dark roast emphasizes:

• Dark chocolate.
• Toast.
• Caramelized flavors.
• Roasted nuts.
• Smoke.
• Bittersweet notes.

Because darker beans tend to be relatively soluble, you may find that a slightly coarser grind helps if the coffee tastes harsh.

For more detail, read Dark Roast Coffee: What It Is, Flavor, Caffeine & Brewing Guide.

💧 Use Water That Tastes Good

Your finished drip coffee is overwhelmingly water.

If the water tastes unpleasant before it enters the machine, coffee is unlikely to hide the problem.

The National Coffee Association recommends starting with cold, fresh water and suggests filtered water when appropriate.

If your tap water has:

• Strong chlorine odor.
• Metallic flavor.
• Unpleasant mineral taste.

…try filtered water.

But completely distilled water isn’t necessarily ideal for coffee either. Minerals play a role in extraction and flavor.

You don’t need exotic bottled water.

You need water that tastes clean and pleasant.

🚿 Hard Water Can Affect Your Coffee Maker Too

Hard water contains relatively high concentrations of minerals such as calcium and magnesium.

Those minerals can accumulate inside the coffee maker as scale.

Over time, scale can affect:

• Water flow.
• Heating.
• Brew time.
• Machine performance.

This is why descaling matters.

Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for your particular machine rather than using one generic cleaning recipe for every brewer.

📄 Paper vs. Reusable Metal Filters

The filter changes more than whether you have something to throw away afterward.

Paper Filters

Paper traps more fine sediment and coffee oils.

The result is generally:

• Cleaner.
• Lighter in texture.
• Lower in suspended sediment.
• More transparent in flavor.

Paper filtration also retains much of coffee’s diterpenes, including cafestol and kahweol.

Metal Filters

Reusable metal filters allow more oils and very fine particles into the beverage.

That can produce:

• Fuller body.
• Richer texture.
• More sediment.
• A flavor closer to other metal-filter methods.

Neither is automatically better.

Choose according to the cup you enjoy and the filter your brewer supports.

💦 Should You Rinse a Paper Coffee Filter?

It can be a useful step.

Place the paper filter in the basket and rinse it with water before adding coffee.

This can:

• Remove loose paper fibers.
• Reduce potential papery flavors.
• Help the filter sit properly in the basket.

If rinsing directly into your carafe, discard that rinse water before brewing.

It’s a small extra step, and you may not notice much difference with every filter brand.

But it’s easy enough to experiment with.

🔺 Cone vs. Flat-Bottom Filter Baskets

Automatic drip coffee makers generally use either a cone-shaped or flat-bottom basket.

The basket geometry changes the shape and depth of the coffee bed, which can influence how water travels through the grounds.

You don’t need to choose one simply because someone claims it is universally superior.

Instead:

1. Use the correct filter.
2. Start with a medium grind.
3. Use a consistent ratio.
4. Adjust the grind according to taste.

The ideal grind for your cone brewer may differ slightly from the ideal setting for a flat-bottom brewer.

That’s normal.

🫗 Step-by-Step: How to Make Better Drip Coffee

Here’s the complete process.

1. Start With a Clean Coffee Maker

Old coffee oils can produce stale, bitter flavors.

Make sure the carafe, filter basket, and reusable filter are clean.

2. Add Fresh Water

Use the amount you actually want to brew.

If you want precision, weigh the water rather than relying entirely on the brewer’s cup markings.

3. Insert the Filter

Use the size and shape recommended by your coffee maker manufacturer.

If using paper, rinse it first if desired.

4. Weigh Your Coffee

Start around 1 gram of coffee for every 16 grams of water.

For 800 grams of water, for example:

800 ÷ 16 = 50 grams coffee

5. Grind the Beans

Use a medium grind as your starting point.

Grind shortly before brewing when possible.

6. Add the Grounds

Distribute the coffee relatively evenly in the basket.

There’s no need to tamp it.

Drip coffee is not espresso.

7. Start the Brew Cycle

Let the machine complete its normal cycle.

Avoid repeatedly removing the carafe or interrupting the brew unless necessary.

8. Gently Swirl the Finished Coffee

The concentration of coffee entering the carafe changes throughout the brew cycle.

A gentle swirl helps mix the finished pot more evenly.

9. Taste It Black First

Even if you normally use milk or sugar, taste a small amount before adding anything.

Ask:

• Is it sour?
• Bitter?
• Weak?
• Dry?
• Sweet?
• Balanced?

That gives you information for tomorrow’s adjustment.

🧪 How to Dial In Drip Coffee

You don’t need complicated coffee-science equipment.

Use a simple process.

Brew #1

Use:

• 1:16 ratio.
• Medium grind.
• Same beans.
• Same water.

Taste.

If It Tastes Sour or Weak

Grind slightly finer.

If It Tastes Harsh or Bitter

Grind slightly coarser.

If the Flavor Is Good but Too Weak

Use more coffee.

Try moving from:

1:17 → 1:16 → 1:15

If the Flavor Is Good but Too Strong

Use slightly less coffee.

Try:

1:15 → 1:16 → 1:17

Once the coffee tastes good, stop changing things.

Your goal is not to find a mathematically perfect recipe.

Your goal is to make coffee you look forward to drinking.

😬 Why Does My Drip Coffee Taste Bitter?

Possible causes include:

Grind Too Fine

Try coarsening it.

Too Much Coffee

If the cup is simply overpowering, reduce your dose.

Dark Roast

Some darker coffees naturally contain more pronounced bitter and roasted flavors.

Dirty Equipment

Old coffee oils can taste rancid or bitter.

Coffee Sitting on a Hot Plate

Coffee can become increasingly unpleasant when left heating for a prolonged period.

If you drink the pot slowly, a thermal carafe may be preferable.

🍋 Why Does My Drip Coffee Taste Sour?

Possible causes include:

Grind Too Coarse

Move finer.

Too Little Coffee

Increase your dose.

Brewer Temperature Is Too Low

An underperforming machine may struggle to extract properly.

Light Roast

Some light coffees naturally contain bright fruity acidity.

Before deciding the coffee is defective, determine whether you’re tasting pleasant acidity or genuinely unpleasant sour under-extraction.

💧 Why Does My Coffee Taste Flat?

Flat coffee often points to freshness or water rather than extraction alone.

Possible causes include:

• Old beans.
• Coffee ground long ago.
• Beans stored poorly.
• Dirty brewing equipment.
• Stale water.
• Incorrect grind.
• Extremely weak ratio.

Start by trying freshly ground coffee.

If your beans have been sitting open for months, no grinder adjustment can restore aromas that are already gone.

🥵 Should You Leave Drip Coffee on the Warming Plate?

Only as long as necessary.

A warming plate keeps coffee hot, but prolonged heating can gradually make the beverage taste:

• Stale.
• Bitter.
• Cooked.
• Flat.

If you normally finish a pot quickly, a glass carafe and warming plate are perfectly practical.

If you’re still drinking the same pot hours later, consider:

• Brewing smaller batches.
• Using a thermal carafe.
• Transferring coffee to an insulated container.

A thermal carafe keeps coffee warm without continuously heating it from below.

🧊 Can You Make Iced Coffee With a Drip Coffee Maker?

Yes.

One simple method is to brew stronger coffee and pour it over ice.

The extra strength compensates for dilution as the ice melts.

Some modern automatic drip machines have dedicated Over Ice settings that modify the brewing process specifically for this purpose.

Iced drip coffee should not be confused with cold brew.

Iced coffee: Usually brewed hot, then cooled.

Cold brew: Extracted using cool or room-temperature water over many hours.

For traditional cold brew, see Homemade Cold Brew Coffee Recipe.

🧼 How Often Should You Clean a Drip Coffee Maker?

Clean parts that contact coffee regularly.

After brewing:

• Discard used grounds.
• Remove the filter.
• Rinse the brew basket.
• Wash the carafe.
• Rinse reusable filters.

The National Coffee Association recommends cleaning brewing equipment after use and periodically washing relevant components with hot, soapy water.

Coffee oils can accumulate on equipment and affect later brews.

That is one of the easiest problems to prevent.

🚿 How Often Should You Descale a Drip Coffee Maker?

Descaling frequency depends on:

• Water hardness.
• Brewing frequency.
• Machine design.

The National Coffee Association notes that major manufacturers commonly recommend descaling approximately every three to six months.

Your machine’s instructions should take priority.

Some manufacturers permit diluted vinegar.

Others recommend a dedicated descaling solution.

Do not assume one procedure is appropriate for every machine.

⏰ Should You Use the Programmable Timer?

Absolutely—if it makes your morning easier.

But there is one small freshness tradeoff.

If you grind coffee before bed so the machine can brew automatically eight hours later, those grounds have had hours of additional exposure to air.

Will that ruin your coffee?

No.

Freshly ground beans immediately before brewing will generally preserve more aroma, but convenience matters too.

If waking up to an automatically brewed pot makes your morning substantially better, use the timer.

Coffee does not have to become a laboratory exercise.

🌙 How to Prepare Drip Coffee the Night Before

If you use programmable brewing:

1. Fill the reservoir with fresh water.
2. Insert a clean filter.
3. Measure the coffee.
4. Grind the beans.
5. Add grounds to the basket.
6. Set the brew timer.
7. Make sure the carafe is correctly positioned.

For maximum freshness, you could measure whole beans the night before and grind them in the morning—but that obviously eliminates much of the convenience of automatic brewing.

Choose the compromise that fits your routine.

☕ Drip Coffee vs. Pour-Over

Both methods pass hot water through coffee held in a filter.

The major distinction is control.

Automatic Drip

The machine controls:

• Water delivery.
• Temperature.
• Brew timing.

Advantages:

• Convenient.
• Repeatable.
• Good for larger batches.
• Minimal attention.

Pour-Over

You control:

• Pour rate.
• Water distribution.
• Bloom.
• Timing.
• Agitation.

Advantages:

• More control.
• Easy to experiment.
• Excellent for highlighting subtle coffees.

Neither is inherently superior.

On a rushed weekday morning, automatic drip may be vastly more useful.

On a quiet Sunday with an exceptional single-origin coffee, you may enjoy the control of pour-over.

☕ Drip Coffee vs. French Press

The biggest distinction is filtration.

Drip coffee usually passes through paper or fine filtration.

French press uses a metal mesh filter.

As a result:

Drip Coffee

Often tastes:

• Cleaner.
• Lighter-bodied.
• More transparent.

French Press

Often tastes:

• Fuller.
• Heavier.
• More textured.

French press also allows the coffee and water to steep together before separation.

If you enjoy a heavier cup, explore Best Coffee for French Press: Beans, Roast, Grind & Buying Guide.

🚩 Common Drip Coffee Mistakes

Using Too Little Coffee

If your coffee resembles brown water, start by checking your ratio.

Using the Wrong Grind

Medium is the best general starting point.

Grinding the Entire Bag at Once

You lose one of the biggest freshness advantages of whole beans.

Never Cleaning the Machine

Coffee oils and mineral deposits don’t disappear by themselves.

Assuming Every Coffee-Maker Cup Is 8 Ounces

It often isn’t.

Using Bad-Tasting Water

Coffee cannot completely hide unpleasant water.

Changing Five Variables at Once

You’ll never know which change improved the cup.

Assuming Darker Means Stronger

Roast level and brew strength are different things.

Leaving Coffee on a Hot Plate All Morning

It may still be hot, but that doesn’t mean it still tastes its best.

❓ Drip Coffee FAQ

What is the best coffee-to-water ratio for drip coffee?

Start around 1:16 by weight and experiment roughly between 1:15 and 1:18.

If you don’t have a scale, the National Coffee Association recommends starting with 1–2 tablespoons of ground coffee for every 6 ounces of water.

What grind is best for drip coffee?

Start with a medium grind, approximately similar in texture to kosher salt.

Adjust finer if the coffee tastes weak or under-extracted and coarser if it tastes harsh or over-extracted.

What temperature should drip coffee be brewed at?

A common target is approximately 195–205°F (91–96°C) where the water contacts the grounds.

Automatic coffee makers control this temperature for you.

How long should drip coffee brew?

Approximately five minutes is a useful general reference, although actual brew time depends on machine design and batch size.

SCA home-brewer standards have historically allowed roughly four to eight minutes of contact time at full brewing capacity.

How much coffee do I need for 8 cups?

First determine what your coffee maker means by “8 cups.”

Coffee-machine cup markings are often smaller than 8 fluid ounces.

If you’re brewing about 1 liter of water, start with approximately 60–62 grams of coffee and adjust according to taste.

Can I use pre-ground coffee in a drip machine?

Absolutely.

Whole beans ground shortly before brewing generally provide greater freshness and grind control, but pre-ground coffee is convenient and works perfectly well.

Why does my drip coffee taste bitter?

Common causes include a grind that is too fine, overly dark coffee, excessive extraction, dirty equipment, or prolonged time on a hot warming plate.

Why does my drip coffee taste sour?

A grind that is too coarse or insufficient extraction may be responsible.

Try grinding slightly finer.

Do I need expensive coffee beans for good drip coffee?

No.

Freshness, grind consistency, ratio, water, and brewing performance matter enormously.

An affordable coffee you genuinely enjoy brewed correctly can easily be more satisfying than an expensive coffee brewed poorly.

Should I rinse paper coffee filters?

It’s optional but useful.

Rinsing can remove loose paper fibers, reduce papery flavors, and help seat the filter properly.

Is a permanent metal filter better than paper?

Not automatically.

Paper creates a cleaner cup with fewer oils and fine particles.

Metal allows more oils and sediment through, creating greater body.

Choose the style you prefer.

How often should I clean my coffee maker?

Clean the carafe and removable coffee-contact components regularly—ideally after use—and descale according to the manufacturer’s maintenance schedule.

Is drip coffee the same as pour-over coffee?

Both use percolation through a coffee bed and filter, but drip coffee is automated while pour-over water is manually controlled.

🏆 The Bottom Line

Making better drip coffee doesn’t require an expensive machine or a complicated morning ritual.

Start with four fundamentals:

1. Use the right amount of coffee

Aim around 1:16 coffee to water.

2. Start with a medium grind

Then adjust according to taste.

3. Use fresh, good-tasting water

Coffee is mostly water, so water quality matters.

4. Keep your equipment clean

Old coffee oils and mineral buildup can sabotage otherwise good beans.

From there, let your taste guide you.

If the coffee is weak or sour, grind a little finer.

If it’s harsh or bitter, try slightly coarser.

If the flavor is balanced but too weak, increase the dose.

If it tastes good, resist the urge to keep “fixing” it.

One of the biggest advantages of automatic drip brewing is repeatability. Once you’ve found the right beans, ratio, grind, and machine settings, write them down and make the same recipe again tomorrow.

Great drip coffee doesn’t need to be complicated.

It just needs to be consistent.

🔗 Related Articles

• Coffee-to-Water Ratio Guide: How Much Coffee Per Cup?
• How Many Ounces Are in a Cup of Coffee? Coffee Cup Sizes Explained
• How to Choose a Coffee Maker: Types, Features & Buying Guide
• Best Whole Bean Coffee: Top Brands, Roasts & Buying Guide
• Dark Roast Coffee: What It Is, Flavor, Caffeine & Brewing Guide
• Best Coffee for French Press: Beans, Roast, Grind & Buying Guide
• Homemade Cold Brew Coffee Recipe

📚 Sources

• National Coffee Association — Drip Coffee — Guidance on drip brewing, grind size, coffee-to-water measurements, water, filters, cleaning, troubleshooting, and descaling.
• Specialty Coffee Association — Certified Home Brewers — Information about SCA testing and certification of home coffee brewers for brewing quality, consistency, temperature, and performance.
• Specialty Coffee Association — Minimum Certification Requirements for Coffee Brewers — Published technical requirements covering coffee dose, water-contact time, and brewing temperature.
• PubMed — Physical Characteristics of the Paper Filter and Low Cafestol Content Filter Coffee Brews — Research examining paper filtration and the retention of coffee diterpenes including cafestol and kahweol.