Sunday, January 24, 2010

What Strength is "Regular" Coffee vs "Strong" Coffee



I put this on here for my sons or others who are not experienced cooks or coffee drinkers. If you don't know the difference your recipes that use coffee could taste different.

Don’t know what constitutes a “strong” instant coffee versus a “regular” whole bean coffee? Here’s a helpful chart from the good folks at Folger's.

Ground Coffee
For Regular Strength GROUND Coffee

6 fluid ounces water   
1 tablespoon  Ground Coffee     

30 ounces water
1/4 cup Ground Coffee

60 ounces water
1/2 cup Ground Coffee
                      

For Strong Strength GROUND Coffee
6 fluid ounces water 
2 TBSP  Ground Coffee
           

30 fluid ounces          
1/2 cup Ground Coffee

60 fluid ounces    
1 cup Ground Coffee

Instant Coffee Crystals

Regular Strength
6 fluid ounces water      
1 rounded teaspoon Instant Coffee Crystals    

12 fluid ounces
2 rounded teaspoon Instant Coffee Crystals


Strong Strength

6 fluid ounces water

2 rounded teaspoon Instant Coffee Crystals

12 fluid ounces

4 rounded teaspoon Instant Coffee Crystals