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COFFEE TO WATER RATIO
Applying the same ratio of water to coffee grounds each time you brew will
result in a more consistent cup of coffee. Using a scale to weigh your coffee is
the best way to stay consistent, but we understand that might not always be
possible. We also recommend brewing in 6 or 8 cup batches. In the case of
Bonavita brewers, 1 cup is equal to 5oz.
Using the tools that you have at your disposal, here is what we recommend
for your Bonavita brewer:
Batch Size
Water Volume
Coffee Weight
Coffee Scoops
(ground)
6-Cup batch
1000ml
55 grams
12 tbsp.
8-Cup batch
1300ml
65 grams
16 tbsp.
Brewing time is approximately 6 minutes for 8 cups of coffee. This will allow for
proper water flow and saturation time of the coffee grounds.
BREWING WATER AND TEMPERATURE
An average cup of coffee is over 98% water. Simply put, the water you use to
brew your coffee will affect the flavor of your coffee. So, we highly recommend
brewing with fresh, filtered water whenever possible.
Additionally, tap water and its mineral content varies by region of the country.
Using filtered water will help to minimize the scale build-up in your brewer, which
will help your brewer perform at its best.
The coffee industry’s standard for the temperature of the brewing water is 198°-
205°F (92°-96°C). This coffee brewer is specially engineered to heat the water
to precisely this range.
Brewing a Better Cup
Bonavita brewers are expertly engineered to take the guesswork out of brewing
the perfect cup of coffee and produce exceptional, consistent results with every
use. Our easy-to-use brewers keep things simple, with great coffee at the push
of a single button.
Following are a few tips to help you brew an amazing cup of coffee with your
new Bonavita brewer:
COFFEE QUALITY, FRESHNESS AND GRIND
The quality of the coffee has a great impact on brewed coffee’s flavor. Using
freshly roasted coffee and grinding the beans just before brewing are important
considerations. We recommend using coffee that was roasted in the last 30
days for the best flavor. In addition, we encourage use of an air tight container
or sealed bag stored in a dark cabinet to help extend your coffee’s lifespan.
Grinding coffee significantly speeds up the time in which coffee starts to lose
its’ flavor. Once coffee is ground the air begins to attack essential oils and other
volatile flavor components. It’s only a matter of hours before most of the ground
coffee’s aroma has evaporated. While we encourage grinding your coffee
immediately before brewing whenever possible, we know that there are times
when pre-grinding can’t be avoided.
Whether you are purchasing pre-ground coffee or grinding it just before you
brew, we recommend using coffee that is ground to a medium / course setting,
similar to course ground salt.
