Word
brewing ratio
Phoneticsbrew·ing ra·tio
US/ˈbruːɪŋ ˈreɪʃioʊ/
UK/ˈbruːɪŋ ˈreɪʃɪəʊ/
Definition
compound. the relationship between the weight of dry coffee grounds and the amount of water used to make a drink, which determines how strong the coffee tastes
compound. the quantitative proportion of ground coffee mass to water mass utilized during the extraction process, typically expressed as a ratio or in grams per liter.
Examples
“To make a good cup of coffee, you must measure the brewing ratio carefully.”
“I prefer a brewing ratio of 1:16 for my morning pour-over to achieve a balanced flavor profile.”
“Advanced baristas manipulate the brewing ratio to highlight specific acidity levels or to compensate for the solubility differences in various roast profiles.”
Examples
simple
“To make a good cup of coffee, you must measure the brewing ratio carefully.”
contextual
“I prefer a brewing ratio of 1:16 for my morning pour-over to achieve a balanced flavor profile.”
complex
“Advanced baristas manipulate the brewing ratio to highlight specific acidity levels or to compensate for the solubility differences in various roast profiles.”
Real-World Examples
“Brew ratio is the weight of coffee grounds against the weight of water.” “The Sprudge brew guides utilize a brew ratio of 16:1 by weight, that is, for every 16 grams of water used, 1 gram of coffee is used.” Etymology
Derived from the Middle English 'brewen' and the Latin 'ratio' meaning calculation. It emerged as a technical term in specialty coffee culture during the late 20th century.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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