How much coffee do I need?
- Thread starter Shel_B
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Ask a church lady. 
There's nothing on the packaging. I've not decided where I'll buy the coffee, so it may not be possible to ask one of the shop people.
The ol 1 tablespoon per 4-5oz never seems to fail to give something of a decent result. Doubt it'll be watery or too strong. Does the coffee have a strong or light scent. Not a surefire way of knowing if its definitely a light, medium. or dark brew but it helps. Dark brews are stronger smelling and light brews are lighter smelling for the most part.
Haven't decided where I'll buy the beans but will probably get a medium roast.
Sounds like your going to a coffee shop or bean roaster. Avoid coffee using Robusta beans which is the choice among people who think Maxwell House is good and tend to doctor their coffee with cream & sugar to hide the nasty flavor.
Here's a link to a chart and advice for using these large urns. Can't vouch for results as it has been a long, long time since I have used a large coffee urn.
https://chairsforaffairs.com/coffee-percolator-instructions/
https://chairsforaffairs.com/coffee-percolator-instructions/
Thanks! I'd seen that chart once before and totally forgot about it. Seems like a good place to start.
I will buy the beans either at Costco or the somewhat closer-by Peet's, which Costco carries along with Starbucks, a more local roaster, and their own label. If shopping at Peet's, I can get advice about quantity from the staff.
A good number of people at the event are not particularly fussy about coffee. Folgers, for example, would be fine. I want to take it up a notch or two, at least to the point where it's acceptable to me and my coffee-drinking friends.
Don't arbitrarily knock a good Robusta. One of my favorite coffees is a blend of Arabica and Robusta, but I do understand where you're coming from.
MH is terrible but has the necessary caffeine to keep me awake.
Measure the water in the urn for a exact measurement. Coffee makers will differ in what they deem is the size of a cup. For example if yours uses 5 oz as a cup that would be 250oz.
If you go to Costco their Kirkland coffee is pretty decent. I know someone who has similar functions using a large percolator urn and that coffee is good.
If you go to Costco their Kirkland coffee is pretty decent. I know someone who has similar functions using a large percolator urn and that coffee is good.
Read the directions on coffee container for brewing in a percolator.
I don't use coffee from containers. Don't use or have a percolator.
I buy whole beans and either grind them at home or have the coffee roaster/seller grind them, which is what will be done for this upcoming event.
1 gram of coffee to 15-17 grams of water.
Or 1 pound of coffee to right around 16 pounds of water (2 gallons) give or take.
Or 1 pound of coffee to right around 16 pounds of water (2 gallons) give or take.
If your 50 cup urn is 5oz cups, then you are at 250oz and right at that ratio of 1 pound per urn.
But as others have said, if you can find directions for the urn, see what the maker has to say about the ratio.
But as others have said, if you can find directions for the urn, see what the maker has to say about the ratio.
If your 50 cup urn is 5oz cups, then you are at 250oz and right at that ratio of 1 pound per urn.
But as others have said, if you can find directions for the urn, see what the maker has to say about the ratio.
But as others have said, if you can find directions for the urn, see what the maker has to say about the ratio.
Good tip on the measuring. Thanks!
The Costco coffee would be fine for this function. Our Costco carries four or five brands of whole beans and maybe one or two of those also comes in ground. The decision will be based on convenience and the size of bags available.
Of all that they carry, the Peet's is my favorite, but since this isn't for me, my personal preference is secondary.
