The higher the number in the ratio, which represents water, the gentler (or weaker) the resulting brew. So, if you take your coffee black, you may consider a slightly different ratio, like 17 or 18 to ...

A coffee expert breaks down the ideal 16-to-1 water-to-coffee ratio for a balanced and full-flavored brew. Pamela is a freelance food and travel writer based in Astoria, Queens. While she writes about ...