Morning Routine Hacks: Simplify Your Pour Over Ratio

Mornings are hard — but your coffee routine doesn’t have to be.

If you love pour over coffee but hate the math (or the mess), here’s your shortcut to a smoother, simpler brew. Learn how to simplify your coffee-to-water ratio, skip the guesswork, and enjoy better mornings, one cup at a time.

Want to make one perfect cup of coffee? Start here:

• 1g of coffee : 15g (ml) of water

This 1:15 ratio is a golden starting point for pour over. It gives you a clean, flavorful cup — not too strong, not too watery.

Easy Math:

• 15g coffee → 225g water
• 20g coffee → 300g water
  

💡 Tip: Use a kitchen scale once or twice to figure out how much your scoop holds — then you can eyeball it later.

#1: Pre-Measure Your Coffee

Measure and grind your coffee the night before. Store it in an airtight container or your brewer (like a travel mug with lid). No scale needed in the morning — just pour and go.

#2: Use Your Mug as a Guide

Don’t want to measure water? Fill your mug with water, then pour that into your kettle. Once it’s boiled, you’ll know exactly how much to use.

Pair this with a consistent scoop of coffee and you’ve got a system.

#3: Pick One Ratio & Stick with It

Instead of tweaking your ratio every day, just find one that works and lock it in. Keep the grind, dose, and mug size consistent — and you’ll get great coffee without overthinking it.

Recommended ratios:

• 1:15 – balanced
• 1:16–17 – lighter, cleaner
• 1:14 – stronger, bolder

Mornings are for waking up — not stressing out.

By sticking to a simple coffee ratio and a few repeatable habits, you can brew a better cup in less time, with less effort.

Because great coffee should fit your life, not complicate it.