Julie in CA Posted December 18, 2010 Share Posted December 18, 2010 I have Folgers Classic Decaf. {Sigh} Don't tell me something else would be better, 'cause this time I've got to just go with what's on hand. How many tablespoons of coffee do I need to put in my Mr. Coffee machine to go with the 12 cups of water?? :confused: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionfamily1999 Posted December 18, 2010 Share Posted December 18, 2010 We have a scoop :p from what I remember, though, it's a teaspoon per cup of water.... I think. Really though, Folgers decaf...... I don't think it'll matter too much if you don't get the measurment right :lol: Sorry, I couldn't help it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skirch Posted December 18, 2010 Share Posted December 18, 2010 Hmmm, I use a scoop and a half. No idea how much that is. Here's a chart though! http://www.blackbearcoffee.com/Brewing%20Ratio%20Charts.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skirch Posted December 18, 2010 Share Posted December 18, 2010 Looking at that chart though, that seems like a lot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie in CA Posted December 18, 2010 Author Share Posted December 18, 2010 Really though, Folgers decaf...... I don't think it'll matter too much if you don't get the measurment right :lol: Sorry, I couldn't help it. Do you have *any idea* how hard it is for a perfectionist (like me) to let go of the idea that I should be serving better coffee than this?? :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiver0f10 Posted December 18, 2010 Share Posted December 18, 2010 Looking at that chart though, that seems like a lot! I agree. I make 12 cups and would say I use a little less than 2/3 cup grounds. I can't imagine 1.5 cups grounds as the charts lists! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teeleigh2000 Posted December 18, 2010 Share Posted December 18, 2010 I think my scoop is 2 tablespoons and I use 2 scoops in a 4-cup pot. So for 12 cups would guess 6 scoops for a total Of 12 tablespoons. Hth... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam L in Mid Tenn Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 I use a rounded half tablespoon per cup. Some people who like really strong coffee will put 2 table spoons per cup. That is just nasty. I've never had anyone complain about my coffee. I think a half tablespoon per cup should be agreeable to most coffee drinkers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 Do you have *any idea* how hard it is for a perfectionist (like me) to let go of the idea that I should be serving better coffee than this?? :tongue_smilie: Not hard enough :D Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truscifi Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 I use a heaping tablespoon per 2 cups of water, but I have a good coffee pot. See it isn't just about the coffee, it is also about the pot! No added pressure, though!!!! :lol::lol::lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lionfamily1999 Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 Do you have *any idea* how hard it is for a perfectionist (like me) to let go of the idea that I should be serving better coffee than this?? :tongue_smilie: Ah, but I am a coffee drinker... I cringe for you! I use a heaping tablespoon per 2 cups of water, but I have a good coffee pot. See it isn't just about the coffee, it is also about the pot! No added pressure, though!!!! :lol::lol::lol: It's funny... because it's true :smilielol5: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 Mr. Ellie, who is meticulous about his coffee, says that "1 cup" actually equals 6 ounces, not 8. He uses 1 scoop (which is about 1 TBS) of coffee per 1 cup of water (1 cup being 6 ounces). He uses Folgers, and a Hamilton Beach Brewmaster; people rave about his coffee, including people who say they don't like Folgers.:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarlaS Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 Mr. Ellie, who is meticulous about his coffee, says that "1 cup" actually equals 6 ounces, not 8. He uses 1 scoop (which is about 1 TBS) of coffee per 1 cup of water (1 cup being 6 ounces). He uses Folgers, and a Hamilton Beach Brewmaster; people rave about his coffee, including people who say they don't like Folgers.:D :iagree::iagree: 6 oz. is a "cup" for coffee. I use this amount both for grounds and for beans to be ground. I have a cheap coffeemaker, but grind my beans each pot. I've found over the years that this works nicely for me. I get compliments on my coffee. I use Eight O'Clock mostly, but shop where there's a high turnaround. Is this helping, or are you more confused than ever now? :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie in CA Posted December 19, 2010 Author Share Posted December 19, 2010 Not hard enough :D Bill Well, surely the special dessert layout will make up for the coffee? :001_huh: Coconut cheesecake with bittersweet chocolate ganache Strawberry swirl cheesecake made with home-grown berries Flourless chocolate cake with chocolate ganache glaze Peanut butter chocolate mousse cake Carrot cake with cream cheese frosting homemade english toffee freshly whipped cream for those who might want to add it to...whatever... What if I set out some things to add to the coffee? Kahlua? Irish Cream? Frangelico? Rum? Bourbon? Brandy? Do people ever add such things? :bigear: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truscifi Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 Well, surely the special dessert layout will make up for the coffee? :001_huh: Coconut cheesecake with bittersweet chocolate ganache Strawberry swirl cheesecake made with home-grown berries Flourless chocolate cake with chocolate ganache glaze Peanut butter chocolate mousse cake Carrot cake with cream cheese frosting homemade english toffee freshly whipped cream for those who might want to add it to...whatever... What if I set out some things to add to the coffee? Kahlua? Irish Cream? Frangelico? Rum? Bourbon? Brandy? Do people ever add such things? :bigear: Oh my yes, the dessert layout will definitely distract from...well, everything if I was there! And yes, people do add such things to their coffee. Also, there are some nice flavored creamers for people who don't drink. And dh and I occasionally make our own 'flavored coffee' by adding half a cinnamon stick or vanilla bean to the grounds while they brew. Really though, most people who want coffee are satisfied with whatever you have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawna in Texas Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 Hmmm, I use a scoop and a half. No idea how much that is. Here's a chart though! http://www.blackbearcoffee.com/Brewing%20Ratio%20Charts.htm This is how I do it. 2 T coffee per 6 oz. cup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoughCollie Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 Mr. Ellie, who is meticulous about his coffee, says that "1 cup" actually equals 6 ounces, not 8. He uses 1 scoop (which is about 1 TBS) of coffee per 1 cup of water (1 cup being 6 ounces). He uses Folgers, and a Hamilton Beach Brewmaster; people rave about his coffee, including people who say they don't like Folgers.:D :iagree: 1000% Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawna in Texas Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 Mr. Ellie, who is meticulous about his coffee, says that "1 cup" actually equals 6 ounces, not 8. He uses 1 scoop (which is about 1 TBS) of coffee per 1 cup of water (1 cup being 6 ounces). He uses Folgers, and a Hamilton Beach Brewmaster; people rave about his coffee, including people who say they don't like Folgers.:D The scoop I bought, which was hanging up near the coffee section at HEB is 2 T. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blessed with seven Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 We have Maxwell House in the fridge and it says 8 tbs per 10 cup, we have a 12 cup and I put 10 heaping tablespoons, it was quite strong but we like it a little strong, the heaping I think made it a bit much :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladydusk Posted December 19, 2010 Share Posted December 19, 2010 Well, surely the special dessert layout will make up for the coffee? :001_huh: Coconut cheesecake with bittersweet chocolate ganache Strawberry swirl cheesecake made with home-grown berries Flourless chocolate cake with chocolate ganache glaze Peanut butter chocolate mousse cake Carrot cake with cream cheese frosting homemade english toffee freshly whipped cream for those who might want to add it to...whatever... What if I set out some things to add to the coffee? Kahlua? Irish Cream? Frangelico? Rum? Bourbon? Brandy? Do people ever add such things? :bigear: Oh,my, yes. That dessert list has my mouth watering. Some of the fresh whipped cream in the coffee (and kahlua) would be lovely, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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