Quick Answer
Weak coffee is almost always a ratio problem — not enough coffee for the amount of water.
Try These First
- Increase your coffee dose
Start by adding a little more coffee, not more water. - Grind slightly finer
Extracts a bit more flavor per gram. - Check your ratio
Compare against our coffee-to-water ratio guide. - Use fresh coffee
Stale, past-roast-date coffee extracts less flavor no matter how you brew it.
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