Are you the one to use freshly ground coffee beans, add them to your drip coffee maker, and drink hot coffee every morning? Or do you wake up, stumble to your coffee machine, press a few buttons, and chug whatever it makes?
No coffee maker, no problem
While a coffee machine is a great way to make it through those rush hours, we have a few suggestions that can amp up your coffee experience.
- The stovetop method
If you have newly moved into your apartment, or your coffee machine broke down, you can use this method. It will give you an amazing coffee with limited kitchen supplies.
What you will need:
- Ground coffee
- Water
- Saucepan
- Spoon
- Mug
How to brew?
- Take some water and coffee in a 1:1.5 ratio. Or you can eyeball it by adding slightly more coffee powder than water.
- Heat this mixture in a saucepan and boil for a couple of minutes.
- Allow the coffee ground to settle for about 3-4 minutes, and slowly pour the liquid into a mug. You can also use a ladle here.
- You can also use a strainer or a hanky to filter out the coffee from the water.
- Add your favorite creamer and sugar, or drink it black.
- Coffee bag method
If you barely have any time in the mornings and don’t feel like adding five long (yet rewarding) steps in order to brew your coffee, then coffee bags may just become your best friend.
They are incredibly simple, ready-to-use bags of coffee to which you can just add hot water and brew in a couple of minutes. Their portable nature also makes it easy to take during picnics, subway rides, etc.
What you will need:
- Coffee bags
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- Hot water
- Mug
How to brew?
- Take a coffee bag out of its outer packaging and place it in a mug.
- Add hot water to this mug and let the coffee brew for a few minutes. If you prefer mild-tasting coffee, then let it sit no longer than 2 minutes.
- Chug away, morning person!
- French press
Although this method was invented in 1929, the French Press is still popular among coffee aficionados today. This method is known for its capability to extract superior flavors. It also ensures that the caffeine, essential oils, and antioxidants are preserved.
Here’s how you can make a faux-French press
If you don't have a French press lying around, here’s a quick DIY to help you.
What you’ll need:
- Coffee ground, preferably ground coarse
- Hot water
- Deep bowl
- Mug
How to brew?
- Add about 1 tbsp of ground coffee into your cup
- Pour just enough boiling water so that the coffee grounds are fully submerged.
- Now add an approximate amount of hot water into the same bowl, and dilute the liquid.
- You can take a spoon and gently press the coffee grounds to extract more of its flavor and let it settle at the bottom.
- Once the grounds have settled, pour the coffee into your mug and enjoy.
- The microwave method
No French Press? No drip machine? No time? No patience? No worries. As long as you have a microwave, you can still enjoy a decent cup of coffee.
What you’ll need:
- Coffee grounds
- Water
- Microwave
- Mug
How to brew?
- Add about 1 tbsp of ground coffee into your mug
- Pour hot water into the mug and microwave it for a minute
- Allow the coffee grounds to settle down to the bottom of the mug
- Enjoy your coffee straight from the mug (avoid the last few sips as it may contain coffee grounds) or strain it into a new one
Conclusion
Whether you are lazy, or are just in a rush, drinking good quality coffee should never be too hard. We hope these quick fixes help you brew your morning cup of java in no time!
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