For 8 oz (237 ml) of water, use about 15 g of coffee, roughly 3.0 level tablespoons of ground coffee. That is a 1:16 ratio, our default for iced pour-over (japanese method).
15 gcoffee
3.0 tbsplevel, ground
237 mlwater (hot + ice)
~7.0 ozin the cup
Stronger or milder
| Ratio | Coffee | Tablespoons | Taste |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1:15 | 16 g | 3.2 tbsp | stronger |
| 1:16 | 15 g | 3.0 tbsp | our default |
| 1:17 | 14 g | 2.8 tbsp | milder |
Ratios are coffee to water by weight. A scale makes this easy and repeatable; tablespoons are approximate because grounds vary in density (about 5 g per level tablespoon).
How to brew it
- Grind: medium-fine.
- Water temperature: 200°F (93°C), with 40% of the water as ice.
- Brew time: 2½–3 minutes.
- Split the water: about 142 ml hot water and 95 g of ice in the carafe.
- Put about 40% of the total water in the carafe as ice, brew with the rest as hot water, and the coffee chills instantly as it drips.
Fixing the taste
| If it tastes… | Try this |
|---|---|
| Sour, thin, weak | Grind a little finer or brew longer; or use more coffee (lower ratio number). |
| Bitter, harsh, dry | Grind a little coarser or brew shorter; or use less coffee (higher ratio number). |
| Fine but flat | Use fresher beans, roasted within the last month, ground right before brewing. |
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Questions people ask
How many grams of coffee for 8 oz of water?
About 15 g at a 1:16 ratio, between 14 g (milder) and 16 g (stronger).
How many tablespoons of coffee for 8 oz in a iced pour-over (japanese method)?
About 3.0 level tablespoons of ground coffee.
What is the best iced pour-over (japanese method) ratio?
Start at 1:16 and adjust between 1:15 and 1:17 to taste.
Numbers on this page are estimates calculated from the assumptions shown. Coffees, beans and drinks vary; caffeine figures are typical values, not medical advice.