If you’ve found yourself here on purpose, then you’re likely thinking of getting a Ninja coffee maker, or you’ve just purchased one. If it’s the latter, congratulations on the start of your coffee brewing adventure!
Now that we’ve got that out the way, we know you must have tons of questions about your new Ninja coffee maker, like how to use it and more specific questions about the Ninja coffee maker smart scoop size.
No worries! We’re here to give you the scoop on the Ninja coffee maker scoop size and more.
The Ninja Smart Scoop
While lots of coffee makers don’t come with a scoop, we’re pleased to say that the manufacturers of the Ninja coffee maker, or SharkNinja, are on the ball because they’ve included a “smart scoop” with their coffee makers.
At the least, the scoop takes the guesswork out of measuring, which saves you time and helps you get your hands and mouth on your freshly brewed cup much quicker!
So How Do You Use The Ninja Coffee Maker Smart Scoop?
We’re so glad you asked. The Ninja smart scoop has a large bowl on one end and a small bowl on the other. As per SharkNinja, the large scoop should be used for either a full, half, or quarter carafe serving, while you should use the small scoop for the other coffee sizes.
Now we know that this explanation is a little vague so let’s dig a little deeper to bring you a more accurate scoop on the Ninja scoop:
Serving size Number of Ninja scoops
8 oz. to 12 oz. 2 – 3 small scoops
14 oz. to 18 oz. 3 – 5 small scoops
28 oz. to 35 oz. 3 – 4 big scoops
56 oz. 4 – 6 big scoops
If these measurements seem mind-boggling and you simply want a guideline to get brewing and drinking, then use the handy measurement marks on the scoop along with your brewing option.
So, in a nutshell, the big scoop holds two tablespoons of ground coffee, while the small scoop holds one tablespoon of ground coffee.
How Accurate Is The Ninja Coffee Scoop?
The Ninja coffee scoop is designed to be as accurate as possible. However, while some people find the scoop recommendations to be a little on the weak side, others find it too strong. That said, we would advise you to use fewer or more scoops of ground coffee depending on your personal preference.
When in doubt, a scale is definitely going to be more accurate than a scoop.
The Ninja scoop recommendations are good enough to suit most coffee drinkers’ preferences; however, weighing your coffee on a scale is going to give you a much better consistency – especially if you’re a coffee connoisseur!
What’s The Quickest Way To Make A Single Cup Of Coffee In Your Ninja Coffee Maker?
- Start by adding 2-3 scoops of your preferred coffee grounds
- Add your filtered water
- Place your cup on the provided single-cup platform
- Now select the “cup” setting
- Press the “classic brew” button
This is probably one of the quickest ways to use your Ninja coffee maker because it ensures you’re still getting a great cup of your favorite coffee while learning the ins and outs of the Ninja coffee-making machine.
Lesser-known Benefits Of The Ninja Coffee Scoop
Did you know that the Ninja smart scoop is dishwasher safe? Well, it is, and this means that it’s probably the last scoop you’ll ever need to buy.
Another bonus is that the scoop is compatible with various Ninja coffee maker models, so whether you upgrade to a newer model or downgrade to an older Ninja model, you get to use the scoop forever!
Lastly, the Ninja scoop snaps perfectly in place on the side of your Ninja coffee maker for easy storage and usage (no more losing your scoop!).
How To Replace A Lost Ninja Scoop?
So you’ve lost your Ninja scoop? No problem! Simple head over to Amazon and purchase your replacement scoop, which is compatible with the Ninja coffee maker models below:
- CF090
- CF090C
- CF090A
- CF090C_CF4
- CF091
- CF090CO
- CF091C_CF4
- CF092
- CF091C
- CF092W
- CF097W
- CF097
And once you’ve got your replacement, remember that it’s not only useful for measuring coffee and condiments but everything in between!
So What’s The Final Scoop?
If you don’t have the time or interest in reading the manual, simply look down or up at your smart scoop, and you’ll see that the writings on the wall, or shall we say, scoop! The depiction on both the large and small sides of this double-sided scoop will allow you to make a quick and delicious cup of coffee in no time at all.
The two water temperature settings also allow you to make your morning bowl of oatmeal, tea, or cocoa which means you can cut down on other appliances! With so many blends and so little time, put your Ninja to work, and start espresso-ing yourself today!
Happy Caffeinating!
