Auto Drip
Set it and forget it
Automatic brewers are the most convenient way to brew a cup of coffee, hands down. They're super simple and built to make consistent cups — that's why we have one here at our Roastery. This recipe is for a 10-cup brewer. Scale it down for whatever size you're working with.
Scaling down?The ratio is about 1g of coffee per 16.7g of water. Cut both in half for a 5-cup brew, or use your machine's cup markings and adjust from there.
What you'll need
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Automatic brewerOne super sweet automatic brewer. Any brand works — this recipe scales to any machine.
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FilterThe right filter for your specific brewer — basket or cone depending on your machine.
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106g of coffeeGround Auto Drip — about 1 cup. A medium grind, right between drip and coarse.
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1,774g of waterAbout 7.5 cups. Use filtered water if you can — it makes a noticeable difference.
Step by step
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Prep the filter
Place the filter inside the brewer and presoak it with hot water, then dump the excess. This removes any papery taste and preheats the brewer.
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Add coffee and water
Place the coffee into the filter, then add 1,774g of water to the reservoir tank.
Level out the coffee grounds in the filter for a more even extraction — a quick shake or a finger swipe does the trick.
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Turn it on and let it brew
Turn on your machine and let it brew, baby. It's that simple.
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Grab a mug and enjoy
Pour yourself some really awesome coffee and enjoy.
Tips to level up
Use filtered water
Tap water quality varies a lot. Filtered water makes a noticeable difference in flavor — most of your cup is water, so it matters more than you'd think.
Don't leave it on the burner
Keeping brewed coffee on a hot plate keeps cooking it. Pour it into an insulated carafe right after brewing and it'll taste way better an hour later.
Rinse the filter every time
A quick rinse before adding coffee removes papery taste and preheats the brewer. This will help make your whole batch taste as good as it can!
Clean your machine regularly
Coffee oils build up and go rancid over time. Run a cycle with white vinegar and water once a month, then run two plain water cycles after. Your coffee will taste noticeably fresher.
