Drip Coffee

A basic coffee machine

Steps

  1. Grind coffee to a medium-fine particle size.
  2. Homemade coffee scrub in a bowl
  3. Place coffee filter in filter basket. All auto drip coffee makers have a filter basket that is usually right under the brew head (where the hot water comes out).
  4. Add one tablespoon of coffee to a paper filter for every cup (6 oz) of coffee you want to make. If you want more full-bodied, richer coffee, use a permanent filter.
  5. Add cold, filtered water to the reservoir. Use 6 ounces of water for every cup of coffee you want to make.
  6. Cup of coffee being poured
  7. Press the start button to begin the coffee maker's brew cycle. Most auto drip coffee makers will have a simple “start” button or switch.
A basic coffee machine with coffee

Improving

  1. For stronger coffee:
  2. Use 4 ounces of water per tablespoon of coffee, or grind your coffee to a finer particle size
  3. For weaker coffee:
  4. Use 8 ounces of water per tablespoon of coffee, or grind your coffee to a coarser particle size
  5. For a fruitier, more acidic cup of coffee:
  6. Try a lighter roast coffee
  7. For a bolder, smoky and/or chocolatey cup of coffee:
  8. Try a darker roast coffee

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