weak coffee

[nikijack]

Hi: I use a pour over, filter coffee. I roast my own beans, have a great grinder, fine ground beans. Use 4 or 5 Peet's coffee measures, for about half a mug. It still comes out weak and tasteless. Any ideas? Right now, I'm warming up the espresso machine, to get my caffeine fix for the day.

thanks,

Jack

 

[Enigma-2]

Have you tried using a dark roast?

Coffee is highly subjective so only you can decide what's best. I found my coffee too weak and switched to Farmers Brothers, 100% Arabica. Much stronger and better flavor.

(Never tried Peets).

 

[nikijack]

Thanks: My coffee is usually much darker than the pictures. maybe too dark. I use Sweet Helena's, and Pre-umber (Canada) - free shipping. I try a variety of beans. maybe i should reach out, and ask the supplier for the strongest beans.

How long does it take to brew? Adjust the time based on your grind size. Too short might result in under-extraction, making it weak.

You might be on to something. I had been pouring the water twice. Now, 3 times, it's a little stronger. I was impatient.

 

[Musicphan]

Hi: I use a pour over, filter coffee. I roast my own beans, have a great grinder, fine ground beans. Use 4 or 5 Peet's coffee measures, for about half a mug. It still comes out weak and tasteless. Any ideas? Right now, I'm warming up the espresso machine, to get my caffeine fix for the day.

thanks,

Jack

How are you making your coffee? What device? How many grams water and coffee are you using?

 

[nikijack]

Just roasting a Uganda coffee. Don't have high hopes.

 

[shadow745]

My vote would be to stick with the espresso setup and skip any lesser methods, bwahaha. Weak won't be a problem with a dialed in espresso setup.

 

[mjboise]

A Scale would be your friend. It would add consistency. Try 16:1 ratio final brew weight:coffee. Adjust the grinder until you can get the pouring done in 2:30 and it's done dripping out by just after 3 min. "Good Grinder" is an interesting comment. Burr Grinder, is what you'll really need to make proper adjustments and manage your extraction properly.

 

[nikijack]

A Scale would be your friend. It would add consistency. Try 16:1 ratio final brew weight:coffee. Adjust the grinder until you can get the pouring done in 2:30 and it's done dripping out by just after 3 min. "Good Grinder" is an interesting comment. Burr Grinder, is what you'll really need to make proper adjustments and manage your extraction properly.

I have the Acacia scale. I aim for 95 grams with the plastic filter, paper and finely ground coffee. Unfortunately, the expensive Acacia doesn't work. So I generally use 4 or 5 scoops with half mug of Yeti. It's better this week, with Gutamela. Last week was Uganda, like dishwater. Rancilio Rocky grinder. I've been using a Canadian supplier, with free shipping. Maybe I'll go back to sweet Maria, with expensive shipping and U.S. prices.

 

[nikijack]

I stir the sludge, making sure that all of the ground coffee is wet. And, sometimes, I brew it in a stainless steel cup, let it sit for 2 minutes, then pour.

 

[mjboise]

To do pour over properly, you'll have to get away from the espresso grinder and do drip grind. You'll need to get a scale that you can learn how to use properly. Check this out: https://pullandpourcoffee.com/category/learn/brew-methods/

 

[amtun13892]

Hi: I use a pour over, filter coffee. I roast my own beans, have a great grinder, fine ground beans. Use 4 or 5 Peet's coffee measures, for about half a mug. It still comes out weak and tasteless. Any ideas? Right now, I'm warming up the espresso machine, to get my caffeine fix for the day.

thanks,

Jack

weaker coffee depends on so many factors, most importantly ratio of grind to water. 1:16 is good start. , type of bean, origin, roast level, grind size, brew time ( exposture of bean to water) etc.

 

[mateorosi]

It sounds like you may need to adjust your brewing method. Try using hotter water, a longer brewing time, or increasing the amount of coffee grounds.

 

[Darya000]

Firstly, adjusting the coffee-to-water ratio and experimenting with a slightly higher amount of coffee grounds could lead to a stronger brew. Additionally, ensuring that your coffee beans are freshly roasted and properly stored will contribute to a more flavorful cup.

Secondly, pay attention to the grind size of your beans and the water temperature used for brewing. Optimal grind size and water temperature are crucial for achieving the desired extraction and flavor profile in pour-over coffee.

Lastly, refining your brewing technique, including pour pattern and brew time, can further enhance the quality of your coffee. With these adjustments, you should be able to enjoy a more satisfying cup of pour-over coffee without having to resort to your espresso machine