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Useful phrase

“What ratio do you recommend?”

Ask how much coffee and water someone suggests using.

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Meaning

When to use it

Use it when you want advice on how much coffee and water to use.

Examples

Natural examples

  • What ratio do you recommend for this coffee? — Example
Replies

What someone may say back

  • Start with a simple recipe and adjust from there. — A ratio is a starting point you can change.
Australian English

Usage note

A ratio says how much coffee and water you use. A less technical question is How much coffee do I use?

Practice mission

Try it in real life

Ask a barista, roaster or coffee educator for a starting brew ratio.

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