Coffee ratio charts: coffee to water, espresso drinks, grind size

Coffee ratio charts for the counter by the grinder or a café menu board. The pictures give the coffee to water ratio for pour-over, French press, AeroPress, cold brew and espresso, with grams for one cup. Espresso drinks appear as cut-away cups, with the espresso, milk and foam of each drawn in layers. A grind size chart runs from extra coarse to extra fine. Type cold brew or decaf as the direction and the same styles carry it.

• the counter by the grinder
• a café menu board
• a home brewing corner
• a barista training sheet

Frequently asked questions

Which ratios are given?

Pour-over 1:16, French press 1:15, AeroPress 1:12, cold brew 1:8 and espresso 1:2, with grams of coffee and water for one cup.

What do the layered cups show?

Espresso, macchiato, cappuccino, latte, flat white and mocha, each drawn with its layers of espresso, milk and foam labelled.

How does the grind chart work?

It runs from extra coarse to extra fine, with a pile of grounds drawn for each step and the brew method written beside it.

Are these ratios a rule?

They are starting points; taste and strength change with the bean, the grind and the water.

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