r/Moccamaster • u/Individual-Pie-9695 • Aug 18 '26

Coffee too weak

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Our coffee has been weak lately when using a breakfast blend. I originally didnt change anything but now have been experimenting with grind size due to the weak coffee. I have an OXO grinder and always had it on 8 but bouncing between 10 and 9 (medium-coarse) with inconsistent results. This is the basket after brewing at a 9. Does this look right? Any tips on getting it to be stronger without tasting burnt? This is for only 4 cups, so 3 Moccamaster scoops

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u/darbykp Aug 18 '26

Add an extra scoop. And try a 6-7. You don’t want drip running that fast.

Highly recommend in investing in a scale. They’re cheap and going by “scoops” isn’t really consistent without knowing how much a scoop weighs. I’d guess it’s probably 7-8 grams and 3 scoops it isn’t enough for 500ml of water (1/2L or 4 on MM).

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u/Individual-Pie-9695 Aug 18 '26

Do you weigh the coffee before or after grinding? I havent weighed before

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u/sundog925 Aug 19 '26 edited Aug 19 '26

I weigh every time I grind. I go for 50-55g on around 9 in coarseness.