Content

• Steps
• Method 1 of 7: Using a regular coffee maker
• Method 2 of 7: Using a French press
• Method 3 of 7: Using a Chemex Coffee Maker
• Method 4 of 7: Using a regular teapot
• Method 5 of 7: Making an espresso
• Method 6 of 7: Using a Geyser Coffee Maker
• Method 7 of 7: Start With Good Coffee
• Tips
• Warnings
• What do you need

All over the world, people wake up with a rich coffee aroma or go out to cafes for their first cup! As coffee lovers, we are faced with this simple choice: make or buy. There are advantages to buying ready-made coffee, but for the price of a couple of cups at your favorite coffee shop, you can have a week or two of a gourmet drink straight from your kitchen. We will show you how to do this.

Steps

Method 1 of 7: Using a regular coffee maker

1. 1 Prepare what you need. You will need a coffee maker with a clean coffee pot and filter, a coffee grinder and a cup.
2. 2 Grind the grains. Set the grinder to medium setting (or whatever is required for your coffee maker). You can also use ground coffee, but the aroma will be weaker. The choice of grains is key. If you want something light and pleasant, try aromatic coffee or a mild blend. If you are looking for a strong, energizing and awakening drink, you may prefer espresso or cone beans. When mixing different types of grains, wonderful combinations are often obtained.
3. 3 Place the filter in the coffee maker. Follow the instructions for your particular coffee maker to select the correct filter size and place in the coffee maker. If it's removable, you can rinse the filter and basket in hot water to remove paper odors.
   • There are also reusable gold filters that fit many coffee makers. They reduce paper consumption, are easy to clean and do not impart any paper odor to the beverage.
4. 4 Add coffee. Most coffee makers are rated for 2 teaspoons of coffee per cup. Adjust this proportion to suit your taste: for strong coffee, add more ground beans, for weak coffee, add less. If you brew too strong a coffee, you can always just add it to a cup of hot water.
5. 5 Fill the reservoir. Use the coffee pot as a measuring cup, filling it with the correct amount of water for the amount of coffee used. Most coffee pots have markings on the side.
6. 6 Turn on. Press the power button. A couple of minutes after the coffee maker has preheated the water, the coffee should start brewing. Some coffee makers brew quickly, some more slowly. Slow does not mean bad, the end result can be a richer flavor. Listen to some music or entertain yourself for the few minutes while the coffee is brewing. The coffee is ready when you stop hearing the sound of the bubbling sound.
7. 7 Enjoy! Pour yourself a cup of coffee and add cream and / or sugar as desired.

Method 2 of 7: Using a French press

1. 1 Prepare what you need. You will need a French press (aka a teapot), coarse coffee, a wooden or plastic spoon, a timer, and cups.
2. 2 Grind the coffee. For a French press, coarsely ground coffee is required to obtain a drink with an even and rich aroma. If you are looking to buy a grinder, keep in mind that millstones are much preferable to blades due to the coarseness of the grind.
3. 3 Add ground coffee to the pot. Pour coffee directly into a clean, dry coffee pot. A good rule of thumb is one tablespoon of grains for every cup of water. This means that we put 4 tablespoons of coffee in a teapot for 4 cups.
4. 4 Bring water to a boil. Pour it into the pot in a circular flow to soak all the coffee. Fill until the top metal ring is about 2 to 3 centimeters away.
   • Leaving some space on top allows the grains open up, blossom and form foamthat you often see on espresso.
5. 5 Set a timer. The secret to a great French press coffee is timing. Set the timer to 4 minutes and when done with the previous step, turn it on.
   • After the first minute, stir the thickened to release color and distribute it evenly. Fill the pot with nearly boiling water, pouring it up to the top metal ring. Do not use a metal spoon. Use a plastic or wooden spoon or stick instead. Lacquered chopsticks are also suitable.
6. 6 Cover with a lid. Place the perforated lid on and push down on the pot mechanism, making sure the lid is aligned with the edges of the pot.
7. 7 Click! When 4 minutes have passed, gently but firmly press the plunger down towards the bottom. This will filter out the grounds and stop the brewing process.
   • Note: If you forget to stir after the first minute, this step can be difficult.Do not push the piston downward, just lift it up a little, then repeat as you work toward the bottom. Pressing forcefully can lead to breakage, which can lead to terrible dirt - and you haven't even had your first cup of coffee yet!
8. 8 Pour and enjoy. Pour whatever fits into your cup and pour the rest into a thermos to keep the coffee hot and tasty. Add cream, sugar, and other additives to taste.

Method 3 of 7: Using a Chemex Coffee Maker

1. 1 Prepare what you need. You need a chemex coffee maker, filter, medium ground coffee and cups.
2. 2 Grind the coffee beans. Use a grinder with burrs, set to medium grind. You will need 6 tablespoons of medium ground coffee.
3. 3 Install and rinse the filter. Place the folded chemex coffee maker filter into the coffee maker cone with the folds towards the spout.
   • Pour hot water through the filter to remove any paper odor and preheat the coffee maker. Let the water drain completely to the bottom, then pour it out. The filter must be pressed against the walls of the cone.
4. 4 Add coffee. Pour 6 tablespoons of medium ground coffee into the filter.
5. 5 Make coffee. Bring the water to an almost boil and pour through the filter just enough water to soak the grounds evenly, but do not pour too much - during the first brewing, it is necessary that the water practically drips. Let it brew for about 30 seconds.
6. 6 Fill the container. Pour water into the cone, releasing the aroma and evenly soaking the grounds. Fill the container until the water level is one centimeter below the rim and let the water flow through the grounds into the teapot.
7. 7 Refill a third time. When you see that there is very little water left, refill the cone, pouring water over the sides to rinse the grounds back to the filter. Fill the cone to the brim.
8. 8 Remove the filter. When the water drains, remove the filter and place it in a place where all the water will drain completely without making a mess.
9. 9 Drink! Serve the coffee with cream and sugar and various toppings to taste. Good morning!

Method 4 of 7: Using a regular teapot

1. 1 Prepare what you need. You will need a brewing cup, a suitable filter, a coffee grinder and another mug.
2. 2 Grind the grains. A medium-ground coffee from a grinder with a burr is perfect for a brewing cup.
3. 3 Install and rinse the filter. Place the mesh on the cup. Fold the filter along the seam and place in the mesh. Fill the filter with hot water to remove paper odor and warm up the mesh and cup. Before brewing coffee, make sure that all the water is drained from both the filter and the mesh!
4. 4 Add coffee. Pour about 3 tablespoons of ground coffee into the filter.
5. 5 Make coffee. Bring the water almost to a boil and pour through the filter just enough water to evenly saturate the grounds, but do not pour too much - during the first brewing, it is necessary that the water practically drips. Let it brew for about 30 seconds.
6. 6 Fill in the mesh. Pour water into the mesh, releasing the aroma and evenly saturating the grounds. Fill the container all the way and let the water flow through the grounds and into the cup.
7. 7 Enjoy your coffee. When the cup is full, quickly remove the mesh and place it on the spare cup so that it can drain completely.

Method 5 of 7: Making an espresso

1. 1 Understand espresso. Espresso differs slightly from standard filter brewing methods. Not only does it require a special coffee machine, it also requires a certain type of roasting, grinding, and experience in filling the hopper correctly. Although it is more difficult and most likely the first few cups will not turn out very tasty, once you have mastered everything, you will not have to go to the cafe again!
2. 2 Prepare what you need. You will need an espresso machine with a clean filter and coffee hopper, a coffee grinder, a brewing cup and a suitable cup for your finished drink.
3. 3 Preheat the steaming cup. Pouring freshly brewed espresso into a cold cup will not do any good to the taste of your coffee. You can also warm up the cup you will be drinking from.
4. 4 Grind the grains. Install the grinder and, if possible, grind the beans directly into the hopper. Pour coffee into a heaped coffee maker.
5. 5 Place and level the coffee. Shake the hopper briskly to “lay down” the coffee, and level it with your finger or spoon.
6. 6 Tamp down. Press the coffee evenly and firmly with the tempera. The tamper should be flat so that the coffee is pressed evenly, so that in the end there are no “hot spots” where the coffee is not stacked as tightly as in other places.
7. 7 Attach the filter to the coffee maker. Press the filter firmly against the machine and turn it on.
8. 8 Follow the cooking process. The coffee should flow in a creamy trickle from one or two spouts and not spill out. After about 25 seconds, pick up your espresso and taste it.
   • Take notes the first few times so you can tune the grinder to make a great coffee every time. If the coffee comes out quickly and in a too thin stream, adjust the grind to a finer one. If the trickle is too large and takes a long time to flow, then grind coarser the next time.
9. 9 Drink! Let the drink be pure, or with a cube of brown sugar, or the way you like to drink espresso. Here are some options for making quick drinks:
   • Macchiato: One espresso with a scoop of whipped milk.
   • Kon-panna: one serving of espresso with a spoonful of whipped cream.
   • Cappuccino: One espresso with hot milk and frothed milk.
   • Late: double espresso with 4 portions of hot milk, garnished with frothed milk.
   • Americano: One or two espresso in a coffee cup, diluted with hot water.

Method 6 of 7: Using a Geyser Coffee Maker

1. 1 What it is. The geyser coffee maker, also known as the moka coffee maker, produces small amounts of rich, aromatic coffee.
2. 2 Prepare what you need. You will need a geyser coffee maker with a clean filter, a coffee grinder and a cup.
3. 3 Heat up the water. You will be making coffee in a coffee maker, but if you heat the water first, you will prevent overheating and scalding of the ground beans, which usually leads to an unpleasant taste. And also heat the stove to medium temperature (if the stove is electric).
4. 4 Grind the grains. Use a burr grinder and set it to a medium to medium-fine grind.
5. 5 Fill the bottom container of the coffee maker. For best results, fill the container up to the indicator.
6. 6 Fill the filter. Place the filter on the lower container and fill it with ground coffee. Line it up with your finger or the handle of a spoon.
7. 7 Screw on the top. Assemble the coffee maker, being careful not to spill hot water or coffee. Use a towel to avoid scalding from the bottom container of the coffee maker.
8. 8 Place the coffee maker on the stove top. Make sure the handle is not directly over the heating element, be it gas or electric! Leave the lid open so you can watch the brewing process and remove when the coffee is ready.
9. 9 Remove when coffee is ready. When the water boils, coffee will fill the upper container. It will appear dark at first, but will become lighter as you cook. When the coffee stream becomes pale, remove the coffee maker from the stove and close the lid. Watch out, it will be hot!
10. 10 Stop the cooking process. Place the coffee maker in the lower container in cold water or wrap it in a towel soaked in cold water. This will stop brewing and make the coffee sweet and rich.
11. 11 Serve and enjoy. When the brewing process has stopped, serve the coffee as desired. Pour the leftover coffee into a thermos to keep it taste great.

Method 7 of 7: Start With Good Coffee

1. 1 Find out what the grains are. Before pouring a drop of hot water into the ground grains, you need to know what to expect. Ask your friend the bartender what they add to your favorite drink.
   • The taste of coffee depends on many factors: where the beans were grown, at what height, the type of coffee tree, how the beans were processed, dried and roasted.
   • Take notes when asking: the answer can range from Hawaiian horses and Ethiopian relics to simply “Maxwell House Bank”.
   • If possible, buy beans from a local brazier and grind them properly at home to ensure you have the freshest and tastiest cup of coffee.

Tips

• Ground grains can quickly turn stale if not stored in an airtight container.
• Choice is key. It can make the difference between a legendary cup of coffee and a brew.
• By passing the water through a filter paper (no coffee), you will rinse away particles that could lead to sour coffee. You can heat a thermos with the same hot water!
• If you like sweets, add a little chocolate or sugar to the ground beans, it will cook with a sweeter taste.
• Sugar changes the taste of coffee drastically, so add it gradually, continuing to test the taste a little at a time until it works for you.
• Some people brew coffee because of its pleasant aroma that masks an unpleasant odor. For this, you will probably need sweeter grains. Take 100% Irish Cream or Irish Cream in half with hazelnut. If you need to mask a really awful smell, brew a strong espresso.
• In some stores the grains are stronger than others. Experiment with quantity.

Warnings

• Do not add ground beans to the old mix. This will lead to inconsistent taste in your coffee, and more often than not, you get an unsatisfactory brew. Experiment, but write down the proportions.
• Don't drink too much coffee or you will get headaches, stomach pains and diarrhea. It is very unpleasant and painful, not to mention damaged tooth enamel.
• Do not put too many ground beans when you are just starting to drink coffee. You will start to feel weak and your stomach will hurt terribly.
• The coffee is hot. They can burn themselves, so wait for it to cool down.
• For those who like to digest coffee (pouring the coffee back into the coffee maker and boiling it again for a strong taste), don't overdo it, otherwise your coffee will have a distinctly burnt taste.

What do you need

• Coffee maker
• Ground coffee or coffee beans
• Coffee grinder (preferably with a millstone)
• Paper filters
• Water (better filtered)
• Sugar and milk (optional)
• Cups
• Spoons