Ratio: 1:16 (Coffee: Water)

To start, we recommend a 1:16 ratio of coffee to water. This is 72g of coffee to 1150g of water for a 12-cup pot. While measuring coffee by weight is ideal for consistency across roast levels, if needed, 2 TBSP of coffee for every cup line on the water tank is another good starting point.

Grind: Medium (Kosher Salt)

The consistency should be similar to kosher salt. Too coarse and water will flow too quickly past the grounds, leading to under extraction. Too fine, and the basket may overflow, and will likely have a hard time extracting properly due to the water slowly draining.

Coffee we enjoy brewed using an Auto-Drip Machine:

How to Brew: Load Water, Load Coffee, Brew

1. Add the proper amount of cold water for the number of cups of coffee you’d like to brew. Remember to use the ratio mentioned above.
2. Freshly grind your favorite Dynamite coffee to a kosher salt consistency (medium).
3. Ensure there aren’t any leftover grounds in the basket before brewing. If so, give it a good rinse. Load your filter into the basket and add the corresponding freshly ground coffee. Finally, ensure the filter touches all walls of the basket once loaded with grounds.
4. Everything set? Press that brew button and sit back! Your favorite coffee will be brewed in no time!

General Tips: 

1. Let coffee “off-gas” or rest before using. For dark roasts, wait 3-4 days to off-gas. For light roasts, wait 7-10 days to off-gas. This step will reduce the “bloom” when brewing, which can cause grounds to overflow into your coffee. (Not ideal first thing in the morning)
2. Ratio: Before maxing out your auto-drip machine, always check its maximum water capacity. At full capacity, a standard 1:16 coffee-to-water ratio often requires more grounds than your brew basket can hold, which can result in an overflow and a messy cleanup. When brewing a full pot, check your basket’s capacity first and adjust your water amount accordingly.

Enjoy!