# Coffee Brewing Ratio Calculator AI Agent Connect

> Coffee Brewing Ratio Calculator MCP handles the math for your coffee recipes. Your AI client can calculate precise coffee and water weights, adjust grind sizes based on flavor, track the cost of every cup, and pull standard ratios for methods like espresso or pour-over.

## Overview
- **Category:** lifestyle
- **Price:** Free
- **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ixjcjMWKRXuHIs0KOET4hgGXG2wRoNjx6reDgWI6/ai-agent-connect
- **Tags:** coffee, brewing, espresso, barista, recipe

## Description

Stop guessing your coffee ratios. This MCP gives your AI client the math it needs to act like a professional barista. Whether you are dialing in a new bag of beans or trying to scale a recipe for a group, you can skip the manual calculations. You can use it to figure out exactly how much water you need for a specific target yield or to see if your grind is too fine based on how the coffee actually tastes. It also tracks the cost of your ingredients so you know exactly what each brew is costing you. It works with any standard brewing method, so you can quickly pull up the right ratios for a French press, cold brew, or espresso without looking them up manually.

## Tools

### calculate_brewing_parameters
This tool calculates the exact weight of coffee and water you need based on your target yield or dose.

### calculate_recipe_cost
This tool determines the monetary cost of a single brew using your bean price and recipe dose.

### evaluate_grind_adjustment
This tool provides guidance on whether to change your grind size after you taste your brew.

### get_method_defaults
This tool retrieves standard ratio ranges and grind characteristics for specific brewing methods.

## Prompt Examples

**Prompt:** 
```
I want to make 300g of pour-over coffee using a 1:15 ratio. How much coffee and water do I need?
```

**Response:** 
```
You will need 20g of coffee and 300g of water.
```

**Prompt:** 
```
My espresso tastes bitter. What should I do?
```

**Response:** 
```
You should use a coarser grind to reduce extraction.
```

**Prompt:** 
```
How much does a cup cost if my beans are $20 per 500g and I use 18g for my dose?
```

**Response:** 
```
The cost per cup is $0.72.
```

## Capabilities

### Recipe Scaling
Your agent calculates the specific coffee and water weights for any target volume.

### Flavor Correction
Your AI client suggests grind adjustments based on the flavor profile you describe.

### Cost Tracking
Your agent computes the price per cup based on your bean costs.

### Method Standards
Your AI client pulls standard ratios for espresso, pour-over, and other methods.

## Use Cases

### Dialing In Espresso
Your agent suggests grind changes when your espresso tastes too bitter or too sour.

### Scaling Pour-Over
You tell your AI client your target yield and it gives you the exact coffee and water weights.

### Budgeting for Coffee
You calculate how much a specific bag of beans will cost per cup brewed.

### Learning New Methods
Your agent provides the standard ratios for methods like cold brew or French press.

## Benefits

- Removes manual math from the brewing process.
- Provides immediate feedback for fixing bitter or sour flavors.
- Tracks ingredient costs per serving.
- Provides instant access to standard brewing ratios.

## How It Works

Connecting this MCP to your AI client gives it immediate access to brewing math and standards.

1. Connect your preferred client like Claude or Cursor to Vinkius.
2. Ask your AI client to calculate a recipe or cost.
3. The agent uses the specific tools to run the math.
4. You get precise weights, costs, or grind advice instantly.

## Frequently Asked Questions

**How do I use this MCP with Claude?**
You connect your Claude client to Vinkius once, and then you can start asking Claude to perform coffee calculations directly.

**Can this MCP help me fix bitter coffee?**
Yes, you can describe the flavor to your AI client, and it will use the grind adjustment tool to suggest a fix.

**Does it support different brewing methods?**
Yes, it includes standard ratios for espresso, pour-over, French press, and cold brew.

**Can I track how much my coffee costs?**
Yes, you can provide the price of your beans and the dose used to find the cost per cup.

**Do I need to host this myself?**
No, Vinkius hosts and manages the MCP so it is ready to use immediately after you connect.

**How do I calculate the water needed for my pour-over?**
Use the `calculate_brewing_parameters` tool with the mode set to 'pour-over' and specify your target yield or dose.

**What should I do if my coffee tastes sour?**
Use `evaluate_grind_adjustment` with the flavor 'sour'. It will recommend a finer grind to increase extraction.

**Can I calculate the cost of my coffee?**
Yes, use `calculate_recipe_cost` by providing the price per unit and the dose used in grams.