The so-called Golden Ratio refers to the ideal proportions of water and ground coffee at the beginning of the brewing process, resulting in a full-flavored, balanced cup.

If your morning coffee is a total gamble—one day it's perfect, the next it's a cup of bitter disappointment—your problem isn't your coffee maker, it's your method. You're just guessing, and that's why ...

Whether your personal water-to-grounds ratio is a rich 15:1 or a mellower 20:1, whether you prefer a bold Sumatran blend or a ...