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