Brewing method filter coffee
Ok, of course nothing is easier than making coffee in the coffee maker. Yet you can still get much better coffee out of it than you ever imagined. Because of the brewing method, the machine often creates a somewhat bitter coffee. You can counteract this first by buying a more fruity coffee and grinding the coffee fresh. In addition, there are a number of tips and tricks to make a particularly delicious coffee even with this brewing method.
Filter coffee from the filter coffee machine is a deliciously smooth coffee with a full flavor. The water is in contact with the coffee a little longer than with the espresso brewing method, which means there is more caffeine in the coffee. Filter coffee is ideal for drinking deliciously from a mug, for example while at work, on the road in the car or for with the Saturday paper.
Tip: Add a pinch of ground cinnamon to half a liter of ground coffee before turning on the coffee maker.
What you need
- Coffee maker (e.g., Moccamaster)
- 28 grams of coarsely ground coffee
- Carafe with ½ liter of water
Preparation
- Put the filter in the filter holder and rinse the filter under the tap with some warm water; this will eliminate the "paper taste
- Put ½ liter of water in the machine with a carafe. Never use the coffee jug as coffee oils remain in this jug which you do not want in the machine
- Place a clean coffee pot under the machine
- Place the coffee in the filter holder, and shake lightly so that the coffee is evenly distributed
- Place the filter holder in the machine and turn the machine on
- Leave the lid of the filter holder off because once the coffee is wet, you'll want to stir it with a spoon
- You also stir the coffee as soon as the water from the reservoir runs out (but is still in the filter). This way you ensure that the coffee is maximally absorbed into the water
If you do not have a coffee machine with a thermos, immediately pour the coffee into a thermos or drink it immediately. Never leave the brewed coffee on the hot plate!
Coffee too weak or too strong—what now?
There are two ways to adjust the coffee (that you already have at home) to your taste.
- By adjusting the grind (finer = more intense or coarser = lighter/milder).
- By adjusting the amount. (more = more intense or less = lighter / milder).
Want to make it even tastier?
Especially in the winter, it’s secretly really nice to make your filter coffee even more delicious by adding a bit of flavor, such as cinnamon, turmeric, or ginger.