How To Make Great Coffee

  • June 8, 2009
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Tired of making less than stellar java in your drip maker? Getting great coffee at home is simple with the right ingredients!

You Will Need

  • Fresh beans
  • Grinder
  • Cold water
  • Coffeemaker
  • Milk
  • Flavored syrup
  • Liqueur
How To Make Great Coffee: Decide on a grind

Step 1: Decide on a grind

Figure out what grind your coffeemaker requires. Cone-shaped filters require a fine grind, while basket-shaped filters take a coarser grind.

How To Make Great Coffee: Grind beans

Step 2: Grind beans

Grind the coffee beans. Pulse for 10 to 15 seconds for a medium grind, and 15 to 20 seconds for a fine grind.

When using a blade grinder, pulse the blade and shake or tap the grinder to achieve a uniform grind.

How To Make Great Coffee: Measure grounds

Step 3: Measure grounds

Measure two rounded tablespoons for each six ounces of water.

How To Make Great Coffee: Measure water

Step 4: Measure water

Add cold, filtered water to the coffeemaker’s basin and close the lid.

How To Make Great Coffee: Brew coffee

Step 5: Brew coffee

Start the coffeemaker and enjoy the aroma as the coffee brews.

Resist the temptation to sneak a cup before the coffee is finished brewing. The flavor won’t be balanced until the brewing cycle is complete.

How To Make Great Coffee: Serve

Step 6: Serve

Serve the coffee immediately. Well-made coffee can be enjoyed black, with milk, or flavored with syrup or your favorite liqueur.

Arabians began brewing coffee around 1000 A.D.

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