Posted by All Done on December 19, 2006, at 10:48:24
In reply to Re: Coffee for dummies, posted by dessbee on December 19, 2006, at 10:36:04
> This might help you:
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> "I recommend 1 level tablespoon of ground coffee per cup capacity of the coffee maker. This measure will give a strongish brew, for even stronger coffee use rounded or heaped tablespoon measures, for weaker coffee use dessert spoon measures or reduce the measure by 1 cup at a time i.e. 4 tablespoons in a 5 cup capacity coffee maker. Experiment to learn your preference but note that ratios will vary for different coffees and remember, although not ideal, you can always add more fresh boiled water if it's too strong, but you can't make a weak brew stronger. "
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> http://www.aphrodite-chocolates.co.uk/how_make_gourmet_coffee.htm
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>This is really helpful, dessbee! I think I'll try using level tablespoons and see what everyone says. Even if I tried it beforehand, I wouldn't know if it tasted right or not, so I'll have to wait until Christmas.
Ooh, and that's a good hint about adding water, if it's too strong. It almost seems counterintuitive to make it too strong at first. Then again, I've never claimed to have any intuition when it comes to coffee.
At least now I can say, "well, they said on the internet..." ;)
Thanks for finding that for me!
Laurie
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