Anonymous asked: I've always been a big fan of Intelligentsia and I've recently invested in a good burr grinder and a scale and I'm trying to figure out how to make the strongest possible cup of coffee without affecting the taste too much. Most of the guidelines I've seen suggest 53-75 g/L for a french press, though Blue Bottle seems to use 100 g/L. I know strength and the ratio will vary based on the type of beans, but have you done any tests to see what the point of diminishing returns is for caffeine?
Not only are you looking at brew strength, but you also have to look at the extraction you get from the coffee. If you use too much coffee, you’ll underextract and end up with sour tasting cup. We usually recommend around a 1:15 ratio of coffee to water.
Take a look at our Brewing Guides pages to see our recommended recipes: http://www.intelligentsiacoffee.com/brewing-guides
