If you're like me, your coffee consumption changes with the weather, your mood, how tasty the roast is (yes, as the wife of a coffee roaster, I do happen to drink A LOT more coffee when Damo is experimenting!), and of course, how many visitors you’re hosting! (We even have customers whose boomerang adult children boost their coffee orders when they're home for university holidays!)
So, how much coffee do you really need to keep your mornings (and afternoons) running smoothly?
I've put together a bit of a guide to help you navigate, whether you’re a casual home barista, making coffee for the troops, or a dedicated coffee enthusiast...
First things first—we all need to dial in our perfect shot. The quantities below ensure you’ve got enough for experimenting, enjoying, and calibrating your equipment to suit the roast profile and the weather. (Yes, hot weather makes the beans expand, so you should be tweaking your grind, and humidity does all sorts of funky things to the beans—but more on that in another post! For today, let’s talk about how many beans you need to buy.)
(These calculations are based on espresso-based drinks, but if you’re a Hario V60 filter drinker, Aeropress fan, or stovetop brewer, scroll down.)
250g Bag*: Drinking 1 cup a day at home? This size is just right, lasting around 1.5-2 weeks. Perfect for those who enjoy a fresh brew each day and want to keep drinking while the roast is at its peak.
500g Bag: 2 cups a day more your speed? This size will keep you well-caffeinated for 2-3 weeks of epic coffee.
1kg Bag: If you’re making up to 4 cups a day, this is your go-to for about 2-3 weeks of coffee at home. Perfect for those who like to get their routine just right, with enough to tweak and experiment along the way.
*For our Hario V60 filter coffee fans, a 250g bag should give you about 20-25 single cups. If you’re into Aeropress, plunger, or stovetop brewing, you’ll find your coffee stretches a bit further or shorter, depending on your method and preferred strength.
How many do you do? Does my ready reckoner match your consumption or are you having a few too many, "Who drunk all the coffee?" "Opps it was me!" Moments...?! Love to hear your feedback.
Trace
Did you know when you choose Pirate Coffee, you’re not just enjoying great coffee—you’re also supporting a family-owned business that gives back. Our coffee does good by supporting men’s mental wellbeing. How good is that?!
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