What formula of water to coffee does Moccamaster recommend?

The industry standard for optimal flavor is two tablespoons of ground coffee to every 6 oz of water - or 55 grams of ground coffee per liter. Learn more: https://support.moccamaster.com/hc/en-us/articles/1500009389881-What-formula-of-water-to-coffee-does-Moccamaster-recommend

What kind of water should I use?

If it tastes good to drink, it will make good coffee. We recommend fresh tap, filtered, or bottled water. We do not recommend using reverse osmosis filtered water or distilled water, as it can damage the brewer’s boiling element.In reverse osmosis water and distilled water, all minerals are removed, and the water’s PH becomes slightly acidic. The water will leach minerals out of the copper boiling element to return to a neutral PH, eventually damaging the copper element permanently. Because we build Moccamaster coffee brewers to last for a long time, using reverse osmosis or distilled water could significantly reduce the brewer’s life.

What kind of filters should I use?

Moccamaster oxygen whitened filters are the perfect choice for clean, crisp coffee. Brown unbleached filters may leave a “cardboard” taste in your coffee, while permanent wire-mesh type filters can quickly clog with coffee oils. A clogged filter may result in your brew basket overflowing or steeping the coffee too long, potentially resulting in over-extracted bitter-tasting coffee.

Whether you're just getting started with your Moccamaster or have been brewing on it for decades, our educational articles below will provide you with essential tips and techniques to get the most out of your brewer.

Setting Up Your Moccamaster Coffee Brewer

Brewing With Your Moccamaster Coffee Brewer

The Science Behind the Perfect Cup of Coffee

How to Make a Perfect Cup of Coffee with a Moccamaster

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Fill your water reservoir of your brewer with cold, fresh water from a separate pitcher. This keeps coffee oils and buildup from transferring back into your machine.

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Fill your water reservoir of your brewer with cold, fresh water from a separate pitcher. This keeps coffee oils and buildup from transferring back into your machine

Cleaning and Descaling Your Moccamaster Coffee Brewer

It's important to keep your Moccamaster clean and descaled to ensure a lifetime of enjoyment from your brewer.

The Importance of Grind Size

Why is Freshly Ground Coffee Important?

How to Unlock Your Coffee's Best Flavor

5 Things You Should Know About Coffee Filters

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Pre-wetting your coffee filter will rinse out any residual particles from the paper. A damp filter will adhere to the sides of the brew basket better, staying open as you scoop your grounds and as the coffee brews.

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Pre-wetting your coffee filter will rinse out any residual particles from the paper. A damp filter will adhere to the sides of the brew basket better, staying open as you scoop your grounds and as the coffee brews.

Most Asked Questions

: The industry standard for optimal flavor is two tablespoons of ground coffee to every 6 oz of water - or 55 grams of ground coffee per liter. Learn more: https://support.moccamaster.com/hc/en-us/articles/1500009389881-What-formula-of-water-to-coffee-does-Moccamaster-recommend
: If it tastes good to drink, it will make good coffee. We recommend fresh tap, filtered, or bottled water. We do not recommend using reverse osmosis filtered water or distilled water, as it can damage the brewer’s boiling element.
In reverse osmosis water and distilled water, all minerals are removed, and the water’s PH becomes slightly acidic. The water will leach minerals out of the copper boiling element to return to a neutral PH, eventually damaging the copper element permanently. Because we build Moccamaster coffee brewers to last for a long time, using reverse osmosis or distilled water could significantly reduce the brewer’s life.
: Moccamaster oxygen whitened filters are the perfect choice for clean, crisp coffee. Brown unbleached filters may leave a “cardboard” taste in your coffee, while permanent wire-mesh type filters can quickly clog with coffee oils. A clogged filter may result in your brew basket overflowing or steeping the coffee too long, potentially resulting in over-extracted bitter-tasting coffee.