Bodum Santos Vacuum Coffee Pot

by Corinne
(Penn Valley, CA)

QUESTION:

I like my coffee very strong. I think I like my new vacuum pot but even after adding lots of extra coffee grinds and boiling the water for a few extra minutes it still comes out weaker than I like. Is there anything else I can do?

Thanks, Corinne


ANSWER:

There are three ways to increase the strength of your coffee.

1. Reduce the proportion of water to coffee grinds. (Use less water.)

2. Increase the proportion of coffee grinds to water. (Add more coffee grinds.)

3. Use a “stronger roast”.

(A low brewing temperature can also result in weak-tasting coffee, but that doesn’t appear to be the problem here.)

It sounds like you have tried the first two.

Now, perhaps, it is time to try some different coffees. Darker roasts typically taste stronger than mild or medium roasts.

If you like your coffee to taste strong, a mild roast won’t give you the kick you are looking for, however much coffee you use.

Try some darker roasts, and let us know how it goes.