How Much Coffee to Use in Bunn Coffee Maker

This guide will show you how much coffee to use in your Bunn coffee maker to get the perfect cup of coffee every time and without waste. 

Drip coffee makers hold a market share of 8.1% in the US and are slated to grow at a CAGR of 4.8%.

That’s because a drip coffee maker like the Bunn coffee maker is easy to use, relatively more affordable, can brew coffee in large quantities, doesn’t need high maintenance, and can give you a great cup of coffee in the morning in no time (thanks to some of the models that can be pre-programmed).

But it’s important to know how much coffee to use in Bunn coffee maker to keep the coffee tasting consistent. 

Read on to find out how much coffee for Bunn 12 cup or 10 cup coffee maker would be ideal. 

How Much Coffee To Use In A 12 Cup Bunn?

According to Bunn, they recommend one to two heaping tablespoons per cup of coffee. Check the video titled How Much Ground Coffee Should I Use Per Cup.

So if you’re using a 12 cup Bunn, use 12 to 24 tablespoons of coffee for the carafe.

A coffee scoop equals two tablespoons of coffee grounds. So, if you’re using a scoop, how many scoops does that make?

That’s 6 to 12 scoops of coffee to put into the filter basket. If you want to weigh coffee using a scale instead, two tablespoons are roughly 10 grams.

A general rule of thumb recommended by Bunn is to use a brewing ratio of 10 tablespoons of coffee per 50 ounces of water. This translates to using 1 tablespoon of coffee for 5 ounces of water. 

Another point to note is that the coffee cup size in many coffee makers, including Bunn, is 5 ounces instead of the standard 8 ounces cup that we are used to. 

Therefore, for making 12 cups of coffee in the Bunn coffee maker, you need 12*5=60 ounces of water. Since you need 10 tablespoons of coffee for every 50 ounces of water, for 60 ounces of water, you need 12 tablespoons of coffee.

In other words, to make coffee in a 12 cup Bunn, you need 12 tablespoons of coffee or 60 grams (since 2 tablespoons are 10 grams).

How much coffee to put in Bunn coffee maker depends a lot on how strong or weak you want your coffee.  

For weak coffee, you could try using 10 tablespoons of coffee instead of 12. In weight, that’s 50 grams of coffee. On the reverse side, for a stronger cup of coffee, you could use 14 tablespoons or 70 grams of coffee.

As mentioned earlier, the number can vary between 12 and 24 tablespoons of coffee per 12 cup coffee maker.

How Much Coffee Do You Put In A 10 Cup Bunn Coffee Maker?

Considering 5 ounces of water for every cup, you need 5*10=50 ounces of water for the 10 cup Bunn coffee maker.

Sticking to the recommended coffee to water brewing ratio, if you need 10 tablespoons of coffee for every 50 ounces of water, then that’s a straightforward 10 tablespoons or 50 grams of coffee. 

Of course, you can take it up to 20 tablespoons or 100 grams of coffee depending on how strong or weak you want your coffee.

How Much Coffee To Use In A Bunn Commercial Coffee Maker

Bunn coffee makers are frequently seen in industrial kitchens or offices.

People typically purchase pre-measured bags of ground coffee from the same supplier who provides the coffee maker in order to save time and maintain consistency.

Use 2 tablespoons (10 grams) of coffee per cup. Use 24 tablespoons if your coffee machine holds 12 cups.

If you’re new to a Bunn coffee maker, you should get to know how to do the initial set-up and use the machine properly for balanced coffee.

Safety and Health Impacts of Using a Bunn Coffee Maker

Coffee brewed in a Bunn coffee maker is generally safe and healthful, but there are a few possible dangers that should be considered. Incorrect usage of a Bunn coffee maker can result in burns due to the high temperatures required to brew coffee.

Additionally, if you use a Bunn coffee machine, you should know that the filters should be changed periodically since they may contain toxins that may leech into your coffee.

Finally, Bunn coffee makers might be a health danger if they are not cleaned frequently because of the presence of germs and mould.

• Potential for burns from high temperatures
• Chemicals in the filters can leach into the coffee
• Bacteria and mold can accumulate if not cleaned regularly

What Is The Bunn Brewing Difference?

To get a great cup of flavorful and rich coffee without any bitterness, the “3T” in the brewing process should work in perfect tandem – temperature, time, and turbulence.

So what makes the Bunn coffee maker different from other automatic drip machines?

The inbuilt hot water tank of the Bunn coffee machine for ready-to-brew coffee keeps water at the recommended brewing temperature of about 200°F (93°C).

The quick 3-minute cycle of the Bunn brewer is ideal for making coffee that’s the most flavorful with the least amount of bitterness. 

Over-extracted, harsh flavors are produced by brew cycles when ground coffee is exposed for longer than 6 minutes.

The special spray head design of the Bunn coffee maker produces just the perfect amount of turbulence to suspend the ground coffee and fully and evenly extract the flavor.

Water drips straight through most coffee makers, not equally exposing all coffee grains to the water, thus failing to give you a robust cup of coffee.

Tips To Use Your Bunn Coffee Maker For The Best Coffee Ever!

Follow these tips to get the most out of your Bunn coffee maker.

1. Fill the thermal carafe with hot water and let it sit for around 30 seconds to pre-heat. Before brewing coffee, empty the full carafe.
2. Did you know that the Bunn filters are special? 
3. They are designed for strength and made with a particular grade of paper. The sides are taller, preventing overflow and coffee grounds from entering the cup. So, always use Bunn filters. 
4. Always use fresh coffee beans and grind them right before brewing. You can adjust the amount of coffee to your preferred strength.
5. Avoid using decaf coffee or fine-grind coffee or soft water as these could overflow into the decanter. Choose a medium grind instead.
6. Use enough coffee – fill up to approximately 1 and ½ inches of coffee in a flat-bottom filter or one to two heaping tablespoons per cup.
7. If you want to keep coffee for longer than 20 to 30 minutes, use a thermal carafe. 

Coffee can be kept in a thermal carafe for roughly two hours or in a glass decanter for up to 30 minutes.

7. After brewing, discard the filter and the grounds right away to avoid letting any undesirable flavors that were held in the old coffee grounds soak through.
8. At least once a week, wash your Bunn brewer with mild dish soap and water, paying specific attention to the spray head region. 

Never use any soap or cleansing agent that has citrus additives.

9. Wash and clean the decanter daily. 
10. Avoid mixing old brewed coffee with freshly brewed batches. 

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