A good coffee-to-water proportion for a mild taste?

Question

I love coffee, but can never seem to make it myself! What is a good (ground) coffee-to-water proportion for a mild taste?

Answer 1

If you are making a full pot in a home coffee maker (e.g. 10 cups - typically 50 oz. of water) the easiest thing to do is simply to measure a level 1/2 cup of ground coffee per pot.  It's less work and less room for error than measuring "scoops" or tablespoons which vary too much depending on who is scooping.

You can increase the ground coffee up to 3/4 cup if your tastes change and you want your coffee to be a bit more bold but anything less than 1/2 cup will taste watery.

Answer 2

I put in one scoop (1 TBL.) of coffee per 2 cups. water.

So 10 Cup coffee maker, 5 scoops.

Answer 3

I do the same amount that persist... does.  That's 1 tablespoon of ground coffee per 2 cups of water.  It's just the right amount for a good cup of coffee.  Anything less and the coffee tastes weak and anything more it tastes too strong.  Check out some flavored coffees...they're awesome tasting!