Quick answer
Each bottle of Dark Ultra 20x Coffee Concentrate makes 14 cups. Use 1 tablespoon of concentrate per 8 ounces of water or milk for a standard-strength cup, or adjust to taste.
Why the 14-cup yield depends on your cup size
The 14-cup figure assumes an 8-ounce serving. If you drink from a 12-ounce mug or use more concentrate for a bolder flavor, you will get fewer cups per bottle. Measure your usual cup once so you can plan accurately.
Hot vs. cold: same ratio, different order
The dilution ratio stays the same whether you drink it hot or iced. For hot coffee, stir concentrate into hot water or steamed milk. For cold coffee, dissolve the concentrate in a splash of hot water first, then add cold water or milk and ice. This prevents clumping and preserves a smooth texture.
Water vs. milk: adjust for richness
Water gives a clean, black-coffee taste that suits Dark Ultra's bold profile. Milk or a dairy alternative adds creaminess and softens the intensity. Start with the standard 1-tablespoon ratio, then add more concentrate if you prefer a stronger drink. Dark Ultra is designed to work well both ways.
Step-by-step dilution guide
- Measure your cup: Fill your usual mug with water and pour it into a measuring cup to find its capacity in ounces. Most mugs hold 8 to 12 ounces. Knowing your cup size tells you exactly how many servings you'll get from the bottle.
- Start with 1 tablespoon per 8 ounces: For an 8-ounce cup, stir 1 tablespoon of Dark Ultra concentrate into 8 ounces of water or milk. This is the standard ratio for a balanced, bold cup. Use a measuring spoon; a rounded tablespoon can overshoot and waste concentrate.
- Adjust for your taste: Taste the drink. If you want it stronger, add another 1/2 teaspoon of concentrate; if it's too intense, add more water or milk. Make small adjustments—concentrate is potent, so add gradually.
- For hot coffee, stir into hot liquid: Heat your water or milk first, then stir in the concentrate until fully dissolved. Do not boil the concentrate directly. Adding concentrate to hot liquid prevents clumping and preserves flavor.
- For iced coffee, dissolve first: Dissolve the concentrate in 1 ounce of hot water, then pour over ice and add cold water or milk to reach 8 ounces total. The hot-water step ensures smooth dilution even in cold drinks.
- Track your servings: Note how many tablespoons you use per drink. At 1 tablespoon per 8-ounce cup, one bottle yields 14 cups. If you use 1.5 tablespoons, you'll get about 9 cups. Adjust your expectations if you prefer a stronger pour—you'll get fewer cups per bottle.
Product facts
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Dark Ultra 20x Coffee Concentrate | Make 14 Cups Hot or Cold, With Milk or Water, in Seconds: Makes 14 cups hot or cold, with milk or water, in seconds. You can plan exactly how many servings you get per bottle, whether you drink it black or as a latte.
Dark Ultra 20x Coffee Concentrate | Make 14 Cups Hot or Cold, With Milk or Water, in Seconds
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Dark Ultra 20x Coffee Concentrate | Make 14 Cups Hot or Cold, With Milk or Water, in Seconds: Blend of organic, fair trade coffees from Colombia and Sumatra with an assertive but complex flavor profile. The bold taste stands up to milk and ice without getting lost, so you can adjust the ratio to your preference.
