How much ground coffee should I use to brew 100 cups?
150 tablespoons does sound good…I like it stronger but it seems like a good average. If you are going to need to buy coffee in large amounts for a weekly gathering then you could probably get it in pre-packaged 100 cup packs. Maybe you’ll find your bulk gourmet ground coffee here http://www.dailycuppacoffee.com/coffee/ground-coffee. And remember, you can’t please everyone.
You either have a lot of guests coming over, or an important exam tomorrow. It would be better to know about the equipment you’re using, but the rule of thumb is to grind 1-2 generous tablespoons of whole coffee beans, or use 1-2 regular tablespoons of coffee already ground. Let’s assume your guests don’t mind a coffee strength slightly above average and go with 1.5 generous tablespoons of whole coffee beans, multiplied by 100 cups for a total of 150 generous tablespoons. There are 32 tablespoons in a pound, or five pounds of coffee beans total. If your tablespoons are going to be generous, why not err on the side of caution and have 6 pounds of coffee beans ready for the big party.
