If you rely on coffee every morning to refresh yourself then discovering the fact that your coffee maker is broken can certainly be a nightmare. But fear not, because there are various ways for you to prepare coffee without the use of a coffee maker. Here are some ways you can try.
Ingredients
Makes a cup of coffee (8 ounces)
- 1 to 2 tablespoons coffee grounds (15 to 30 ml) or 1 to 2 tablespoons instant coffee grounds (5 to 10 ml)
- 6 to 8 ounces hot water (180 to 250 ml)
Step
Method 1 of 5: Using a filter
Step 1. Heat the water
You can heat the water in a kettle, saucepan, microwave, or electric pot.
- Using a tea kettle is the most recommended method, and using a pot is the second recommended method after the kettle. For both methods mentioned, fill the utensil with enough water, according to how much coffee you want to make and then place the kettle or pot on the stove. Heat the water over medium or high heat.
- Using the microwave to boil water can be dangerous if not done properly. Put water in an open, microwave-safe cup and drop a non-metallic object such as a wooden chopstick into the water. Slowly heat the water at 1 to 2 minute intervals until the water reaches the desired temperature.
- Electric pots are easy to use. Pour enough water into the pot and turn on the power of the pot. Turn the heat control knob on the pot to an area between medium and full heat, then let the machine run for a few minutes until the water starts to bubble and boil.
Step 2. Measure the amount of coffee grounds using a measuring cup
Put the semi-finished coffee grounds into the largest measuring cup you have to make as much coffee as you want.
- You should use about 1 to 2 tablespoons of coffee grounds (15 to 30 ml) for every 1 cup of water (250 ml).
- Use your largest degree of measurement, especially if you plan to make more than one cup of coffee.
- If you don't have a large measuring cup, then you can also use a large heat-resistant bowl or pitcher.
Step 3. Pour hot water over the coffee grounds
Pour hot water directly onto the coffee grounds in the measuring cup.
You don't need a filter for this method because the coffee grounds and water can mix together
Step 4. Let the coffee soak
Let the coffee soak for 3 minutes. Stir well, and then let the coffee solution rest for another 3 minutes.
The amount of time the coffee is brewed may vary, depending on the type of coffee you use and how strong you want it to be. This amount of time will produce a standard cup of coffee using standard quality coffee grounds
Step 5. Strain the coffee grounds when you pour the coffee into the cup
Place the filter over a cup, thermos, or other container. Pour the coffee solution through the filter provided. Do this over and over again to fill another cup.
- The filter should be able to filter the coffee grounds and prevent them from entering your coffee cup.
- You can already enjoy your coffee in this last step. Add cream or sugar to your liking, and enjoy the coffee.
Method 2 of 5: Using a Paper Filter
Step 1. Heat the water
Use a stovetop kettle, saucepan, microwave, or electric pot.
- If you are heating the water using a kettle or saucepan, then fill the kettle or pan with enough water and bring to a boil over medium heat.
- To microwave water, fill the water in a microwave-safe container and place wooden chopsticks or other non-metallic utensils. Heat at 1 or 2 minute intervals.
- Fill the electric pot with enough water and turn on the pot. Then set the heat setting to medium or high and let the water boil by itself.
Step 2. Put the coffee grounds into a coffee filter
Take the semi-finished coffee grounds and put them in the middle of the coffee filter and then tie the filter so that it becomes a bundle using string or twine.
- Tie the filter as tightly as possible to prevent the coffee grounds from escaping and mixing into the water. Basically, you're making a coffee bag which is just like a tea bag.
- Leave enough string or thread for later use to hang the coffee bag on the cup. By doing this, you will be able to pull out the coffee bag later.
- This method works best if you only plan to make a cup of coffee. If you want to prepare coffee for multiple cups, then you will need to make as many coffee bags as you are going to make and the bags will be hung over each cup.
- Coffee produced with this method will produce a less strong taste when compared to coffee produced using the filter method. For that, you should use at least 2 tablespoons of coffee grounds (30 ml) for every 1 cup of water (250ml). If one of these components is insufficient, it will produce a weak coffee taste.
Step 3. Pour in the water until the coffee bag is submerged
Place the coffee bag in your cup and pour enough hot water to cover the coffee bag.
If using multiple coffee bags, place one coffee bag in each cup. Don't try to make large portions of coffee by combining several bags into a large bowl or measuring cup
Step 4. Soaking
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- If you prefer a stronger coffee taste, then you can soak the coffee for 4 to 5 minutes.
- For coffee with a less intense taste, soak the coffee for 2 to 3 minutes.
- No need to stir during the soaking process.
Step 5. Remove the coffee bag and enjoy
Pull the string on the coffee bag to move the bag. Add cream or sugar to your liking, and serve.
Move the coffee bag to the side of the cup and press lightly with a spoon to let the liquid in the coffee bag out. Because the liquid in the coffee bag has been in the bag for a long time, it will cause a stronger coffee taste if you remove the liquid from the bag and mix it into the solution in the cup
Method 3 of 5: Using a Pot
Step 1. Place the coffee grounds and water in a small saucepan
Stir the coffee and water mixture a little so that the mixture can blend.
Use about 1 to 2 tablespoons of coffee grounds (15 to 30 ml) for every 1 cup of water (250 ml) you add
Step 2. Heat until boiling
Place the pot on the stove and heat it over medium to high heat. Let the water boil.
Step 3. Stir the coffee occasionally until the coffee solution boils
Step 4. Let the coffee boil for 2 minutes
Turn on the timer when the water is really boiling. Let the coffee simmer for 2 minutes without any cover before removing the coffee from the stove.
Once you turn off the heat, the coffee grounds will sink to the bottom of the pot
Step 5. Pour the coffee into your cup
If you pour the coffee slowly and carefully, the ground coffee will stay at the bottom of the pot, so you don't need a filter.
However, you can still pour coffee using a filter if you have one. Doing this will prevent the coffee grounds from entering the cup when you pour the coffee liquid
Method 4 of 5: Using a French Press
Step 1. Bring the water to a boil
You may consider using a kettle, pan, microwave, or electric pot depending on which power source you have.
- A kettle is an ideal choice, but a pan also works in a similar way to a kettle. Fill the kettle or pot with enough water for the amount of coffee you want to make. Place the kettle or saucepan on the stove and heat over medium or high heat, until the water begins to boil.
- Microwave water in a microwave-safe container. Insert wooden chopsticks or other non-metallic utensils to prevent the water from getting very hot and heat the water at short intervals of no more than 2 minutes at each interval, until the water is hot enough.
- You can heat water using an electric pot by simply filling the pot with enough water, turning the pot on, and setting the heat to medium or high.
Step 2. Add coffee grounds to your French press
Add 1 tablespoon of coffee grounds (15 ml) to your French press for every 4 ounces of water (125 ml).
A coffee lover will insist on using freshly ground coffee, but you can also use semi-finished coffee
Step 3. Pour the water into the French press
Pour the water directly on the coffee grounds in the machine, and make sure that the coffee grounds are well exposed to the water.
- Change the direction of the drop to ensure that any coffee grounds are exposed to the water.
- As you pour the water, you will notice that the thick coffee mixture will create something like 'bubbles' on the surface.
- Use chopsticks to stir the strong coffee to create more bubbles.
Step 4. Soak
Place the filter on top of the French press and let the coffee soak for a few minutes.
- For small French press containers, 2 to 3 minutes is sufficient time.
- For a large French press container, the time required is 4 minutes.
Step 5. Dip the filter
Grasp the top of the plunger in the machine and push down.
Press the plunger down steadily and evenly. If the plunger tilts, the coffee grounds can move to the top of the machine
Step 6. Pour the coffee
Pour coffee straight from the French Press machine into your coffee cup.
Hold the lid of the container to prevent it from sliding or coming off while you're pouring coffee
Method 5 of 5: Using instant coffee
Step 1. Heat the water
Without a coffee maker, water can be boiled using a tea kettle, saucepan, electric pot or microwave.
- To boil water in a kettle or saucepan, fill the utensil with enough water for your coffee and place it on the stove. Set the heat to medium or high and turn it off when the water boils.
- Microwave water by pouring the water into a microwave-safe container and inserting wooden chopsticks or other non-metallic utensils into the container. Heat at 1 to 2 minute intervals until the water starts to bubble.
- Heat water using an electric pot by filling the appliance with water and plugging the engine cord into an electrical outlet. Set the engine heat to medium or high until the water has boiled.
Step 2. Measure the instant coffee
Different brands of instant coffee have different amounts, but you should use roughly 1 to 2 tablespoons (5 to 10 ml) of ground coffee for every 6 ounces (180 ml) of water.
Put the instant coffee grounds into your cup or glass
Step 3. Pour in the boiled water and stir
Pour the water into the instant coffee grounds. Stir thoroughly until dissolved, and then add sugar or cream as desired.
