# Moav Coffee Journal > Moav Coffee Journal is an independent editorial publication about brewing better coffee at home. We publish practical, recomputed brew guides — exact coffee-to-water ratios, grind sizes, water temperatures, and timings — written to be followed at the counter with a kettle in hand. Every recommendation is editorial and method-based; we sell nothing and test nothing we can't explain. Moav Coffee Journal publishes original, long-form guides about coffee brewing guides. Every article opens with a concise direct answer, is structured with clear headings and FAQs, and reflects mainstream expert consensus. ## Brewing Basics - [Burr vs Blade Grinder: Which Should You Buy?](https://moavcoffee.com/burr-vs-blade-grinder/): Choose a burr grinder if you want repeatable settings, switch among brew methods or need controlled grind adjustments. - [Coffee Grind Size Chart by Brewing Method](https://moavcoffee.com/coffee-grind-size-chart/): Match the grind to the brewer's recipe, then adjust from that starting point. - [Coffee to Water Ratio: How Much Coffee Per Cup (Chart)](https://moavcoffee.com/coffee-to-water-ratio/): Start with a 1:16 coffee-to-water ratio by weight: 1 gram of ground coffee for every 16 grams of brew water. - [Best Water Temperature for Coffee](https://moavcoffee.com/coffee-water-temperature/): Start around 92–96°C (198–205°F) where the water meets the coffee, then adjust one variable at a time. - [How to Make Better Coffee at Home With What You Have](https://moavcoffee.com/how-to-make-better-coffee-at-home/): To make better coffee at home, clean the brewer, use the freshest coffee you already have, measure coffee and water consistently, match the grind to the… - [How Many Tablespoons of Coffee Per Cup?](https://moavcoffee.com/how-to-measure-coffee-without-a-scale/): Start with 3 level tablespoons of ground coffee for 8 fluid ounces, or about 240 millilitres, of water. - [How to Store Coffee Beans and Keep Them Fresh](https://moavcoffee.com/how-to-store-coffee-beans/): Keep coffee in a tightly closed, low-air package or container in a cool, dry, dark cupboard. - [Is a Coffee Scale Worth It? Who Needs One](https://moavcoffee.com/is-a-coffee-scale-worth-it/): A coffee scale is worth it when changing doses or pour volumes make your brews inconsistent. - [Why Coffee Tastes Sour or Bitter](https://moavcoffee.com/why-coffee-tastes-sour/): Sour coffee often points to too little effective extraction; bitter, drying coffee often points to too much. ## Brew Methods - [Coffee Brewing Methods Compared for Home](https://moavcoffee.com/coffee-brewing-methods-compared/): Choose a coffee brewing method by deciding how many cups you make, how much attention you want to give each batch, what texture you enjoy, and how much… - [French Press for Two Cups: Coffee and Water](https://moavcoffee.com/french-press-for-two-cups/): For two 240-gram servings, start with 480 grams of water and 32 grams of coffee, a 1:15 ratio. - [French Press Grind Size: A Practical Starting Point](https://moavcoffee.com/french-press-grind-size/): Use a medium-coarse to coarse grind for French press coffee, with visible pieces closer to coarse sea salt than sand or powder. - [French Press Measurements by Size (Coffee Chart)](https://moavcoffee.com/french-press-measurements-by-size/): French press measurements should follow the water actually added, not the cup count on the box. - [French Press vs Pour Over: Which Fits You?](https://moavcoffee.com/french-press-vs-pour-over/): Choose a French press if you want a fuller-textured cup, enough coffee for more than one person and a brew that mostly waits after the pour. - [How Long to Steep French Press Coffee](https://moavcoffee.com/how-long-to-steep-french-press/): Steep French press coffee for four minutes as a dependable starting point. - [How Many Scoops for a French Press? A Simple Chart](https://moavcoffee.com/how-many-scoops-for-french-press/): Start with one 2-tablespoon scoop for every 150 grams, or about 5 US fluid ounces, of water. - [How to Make French Press Coffee: Ratio, Grind, and Timing](https://moavcoffee.com/how-to-make-french-press-coffee/): For French press coffee, start with a 1:15 coffee-to-water ratio by weight: 30 grams of coarse coffee for 450 grams of water. - [How to Make Pour-Over Coffee: A Simple Routine](https://moavcoffee.com/how-to-make-pour-over-coffee/): Use 20 grams of medium-fine coffee and 320 grams of water for a 1:16 starting ratio. - [How to Use an AeroPress: A Simple Method](https://moavcoffee.com/how-to-use-an-aeropress/): Set the AeroPress upright on a sturdy mug. Add a paper filter and 16 grams of medium-ground coffee, then pour 240 grams of water for a 1:15 ratio. - [Which French Press Should You Buy?](https://moavcoffee.com/which-french-press-should-you-buy/): Buy the simplest French press that fits your normal batch, filters to the texture you enjoy and is comfortable to clean. - [Why French Press Coffee Tastes Bitter or Muddy](https://moavcoffee.com/why-french-press-coffee-tastes-bitter/): French press coffee often tastes bitter when the grind is too fine, the steep runs long, the water is hotter than the recipe calls for, or brewed coffee… ## Full text for LLMs - [llms-full.txt](https://moavcoffee.com/llms-full.txt): every article as plain markdown in one file - Each article is also available as markdown at https://moavcoffee.com/.md ## Site - [About](https://moavcoffee.com/about/): editorial approach and standards - [All articles](https://moavcoffee.com/all/) - [Contact](https://moavcoffee.com/contact/)