Coffee scoop
A coffee scoop is a ladle , i.e. a vessel with which you can measure a defined volume. To measure coffee powder for a cup of coffee, it has a volume of approx. 15 milliliters (cubic centimeters). The amount of ground, roasted coffee beans measured in this way is not exact, however, because the density of the powder depends, among other things, on the degree of grinding and on how firmly the powder is pressed into the coffee pod. Approximately 6 to 8 grams of ground coffee per cup (125 milliliters) of coffee is desirable. The same amount makes about one heaping tablespoon .
Coffee pods are usually designed as serving spoons made of plastic, stainless steel or aluminum . They are often injection molded from thermoplastic , sometimes transparent, or molded from sheet steel or aluminum. Formations as truncated cones or cones with a spherical end to facilitate complete filling and emptying are common.
In addition to these modern designs, there are also older metal containers that resemble small tankards . These older coffee solders can be used on both sides often by usually a page, the other two solder coffee summarizes.
The coffee powder is scooped out of a can, bag or sack with the solder and, depending on the type of preparation , poured into a coffee filter , portafilter or directly into a vessel suitable for brewing.