Category: Brewing tips

According to the USDA, a single teaspoon of instant coffee contains approximately 57mg of caffeine, but the amount of granules for one person can vary widely depending on personal taste. Getting the right instant coffee measurement is a simple, yet crucial, step toward crafting your perfect cup.

Experts agree that the perception of taste, including sweetness and bitterness, changes dramatically with temperature, so drinking coffee immediately after brewing can mask its true character. This is why understanding how long to let coffee sit before drinking is crucial for maximizing your enjoyment of every cup.

According to the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA), the 'Golden Ratio' for brewing is 55 grams of coffee per liter of water. Translating this into a precise number of teaspoons of ground coffee per serving is key to achieving a consistently delicious cup, no matter your brewing method.

According to a study published in the *Pakistan Journal of Medical & Health Sciences*, adding milk to instant black coffee significantly increased its pH level, making it less acidic. But does milk neutralize acid in coffee in the same way for all types of brews and for your stomach? The truth is more nuanced, involving chemical reactions and factors like fat content and brewing methods.