You should use roughly 1 to 2 Tbsp (15 to 30 mL) of coffee grounds per 1 cup (250 mL) of water. Use your largest liquid measuring cup, especially if you plan to make more than one mug of coffee. If you do not own a large measuring cup, you could also use a large heat-proof bowl or pitcher.
A tea kettle is the recommended method, followed closely by a standard saucepan. In either case, fill the cookware with enough water for the coffee amount you want to make and place it on the stove. Boil using medium to high heat. Microwaving water can be dangerous if not done carefully. [2] X Research source Place the water in an open microwave-safe cup and stick a non-metallic object, like a wooden chopstick, into the water. Heat the water slowly in 1 to 2 minute intervals until it reaches your desired temperature. An electric hot pot is easy to use. Pour enough water into the hot pot for your coffee and plug the device in. Turn the knob somewhere between medium and full heat, and let heat for a few minutes until the water begins to bubble or boil.
For this method, no filters are needed. The coffee grounds and water can blend.
The amount of time can vary depending on what type of coffee you use and how strong you like it. This amount of time produces an average cup using standard quality coffee grounds.
The strainer should catch the coffee grounds, preventing them from getting into your mug of coffee. At the conclusion of this step, your coffee should be ready to drink. Add cream and sugar as desired, and enjoy.
If heating water in a kettle or saucepan, fill it with enough water and set it to a boil on the stove using medium to high heat. To microwave water, place the water in a microwave-safe dish with a wooden chopstick or other non-metallic utensil. Heat in 1 or 2 minute intervals. Fill an electric hot pot with as much water as necessary and plug it in. Set the heat to medium or high and let boil.
Tie the bundle tight to prevent coffee grounds from slipping through into the liquid. In essence, you are creating the coffee equivalent to a tea bag. Leave enough twine or string at the end to hang out of the mug. This will give you something to pull the bundle out with. This method works best if you only intend to prepare one cup of coffee at a time. If you want to prepare enough coffee to fill multiple mugs, you should create as many coffee filter bundles as you need and place one in each mug. The coffee produced by this method is slightly less strong than that produced using the strainer method. As a result, you should use at least 2 Tbsp (30 mL) of grounds per 1 cup (250 mL) of water. Anything less may produce weak coffee.
If using multiple bundles of coffee, place each one in its own mug. Do not try to create a big batch by combining the filters into a large bowl or measuring cup.
If you prefer stronger coffee, you could steep it for 4 to 5 minutes. For weaker coffee, steep it for 2 to 3 minutes. No stirring is needed during this time.
Give the bundle a slight squeeze with a spoon against the side of the cup to force out extra liquid. Since the liquid inside the bundle had prolonged contact with the grounds, it will make the coffee stronger if you squeeze it back into the mug.
Use about 1 to 2 Tbsp (15 to 30 mL) of coffee grounds per 1 cup (250 mL) of water you add.
Stir the coffee occasionally as it comes to a boil.
As soon as you turn off the heat, the grounds should sink to the bottom of the saucepan.
That said, you can still pour the coffee through a strainer if you have one. Doing so will prevent any stray grounds from entering your mug as you pour the coffee.
A kettle is an ideal option, but saucepans work in a very similar way. Fill the kettle or saucepan with enough water for your batch of coffee. Place it on the stove and heat, over medium to high heat, until the water begins to simmer or boil. Microwave water by placing it in a microwave-safe dish. Insert a wooden chopstick or other non-metallic utensil to prevent the water from super-heating and microwave in short intervals, no greater than 2 minutes each, until the water is hot enough. You can heat water in an electric hot pot by simply adding enough water to the device, plugging it in, and setting the dial to medium or high heat.
A coffee aficionado would insist on using freshly ground coffee, but you could also use pre-ground coffee.
Change where the water falls to ensure the grounds are evenly saturated. As you pour, you should notice a small “bloom” forming at the surface of the coffee slurry. Use a chopstick to stir the slurry and bring out the bloom further.
For a small press pot, 2 to 3 minutes should be enough time. A larger press pot may need to steep for a full 4 minutes.
Press the plunger down evenly and in a steady manner. [6] X Research source If the plunger becomes crooked, the grounds could escape into the upper portion of the press.
Hold the lid to prevent it from sliding around or popping off as you pour.
To boil water in a kettle or saucepan, fill the cookware with enough water for your coffee and place it on the stove. Set the eye for medium to high heat and remove once the water begins to simmer or boil. Boil water in the microwave by pouring it into a microwave-safe cup and inserting a wooden chopstick or other non-metallic utensil inside. Heat for 1 to 2 minute intervals until the water begins to bubble. Heat your water using an electric hot put by filling the device with water and plugging it in to an electric outlet. Set the dial to a medium or high setting and heat until the water is ready.
Place the instant coffee granules directly in your coffee mug.
