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My coffee is tasting quite watery lately... what am i doing wrong?
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There are many ways to make coffee. For me to help you I need to know how you made your coffee. Did you make drip coffee?
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Yes, i made a drip coffee.
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1. Not using enough coffee grounds. For drip coffee, you generally want to use between 55 to 65 grams or 2 to 3 tablespoons of ground coffee per 6 ounce cup of water. If you are using less coffee than this, it may produce a weaker, watery tasting coffee.

2. Using coffee that is too finely or too coarsely ground. For drip coffee, you want a medium grind size. A grind that is too fine may clog the filter and prevent proper extraction, resulting in weak coffee. A grind that is too coarse will not have enough surface area to properly extract the coffee flavors, also resulting in weak, watery coffee.

3. Water that is not hot enough. For proper extraction, drip coffee requires water between 195 to 205 degrees Fahrenheit. If your water is not hot enough, it will not extract the coffee oils and flavors properly, resulting in a weak, watery brew.

4. An old or dirty coffee filter or coffee maker. Old or dirty filters or a buildup of oils and minerals in your coffee maker can prevent proper extraction and lead to weak, watery coffee. Try cleaning your coffee maker and filters or replacing old filters to improve extraction.

5. Brewing time that is too short. If you are not brewing the coffee for long enough, it does not have adequate time to properly extract the coffee grounds, leading to a weak, watery cup of coffee. Most drip coffee makers recommend brewing for around 4 to 5 minutes.

So in summary, to fix watery drip coffee, try using more coffee grounds, grind the coffee to a medium grind size, use hotter water, clean your filters and coffee maker, and increase the brew time. Adjusting one or a combination of these factors should help you achieve a stronger, less watery cup of coffee.