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how many scoops of coffee per cup

Use 1 level coffee scoop per small “cup” of coffee (about 6–8 oz of water), then adjust up or down for strength.

Quick Scoop

  • Standard scoop size: about 2 tablespoons (around 10 g) of ground coffee.
  • Typical rule:
    • 1 scoop per 6 oz of water for a medium brew.
* Slightly heaped scoop (or 1.5–2 scoops) per 8–12 oz mug for **stronger** coffee.
* A light coffee: about ½–¾ scoop per 6–8 oz.

Easy reference

  • 1 “small cup” (about 6 oz): 1 scoop.
  • 12 oz mug: 2 scoops.
  • Full pot, 8 small cups (about 48 oz): 8 scoops.

Think of it this way: start with one scoop per cup, taste, then next time add or subtract about half a scoop until it hits your personal sweet spot.

TL;DR: For most home brewing, use 1 scoop (2 tbsp) of coffee per 6–8 oz of water, then tweak the number of scoops to make it stronger or milder.

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