Traditional Drip Coffee Maker

Here's a step-by-step guide to making coffee in a standard drip coffee maker:

Equipment

  • Drip coffee maker
  • Paper or reusable coffee filter (as required by your machine)
  • Grinder (for fresh coffee beans, if available)
  • Coffee scoop or scale (optional for accuracy)

Ingredients

  • Fresh coffee beans (or pre-ground coffee)
  • Filtered water (recommended for best taste)

Steps

1. Prepare the Coffee Grounds

  • If you're using whole beans, grind them to a medium consistency, similar to granulated sugar. Our ground coffee is well suited for the drip machine.
  • For most drip coffee makers, a ratio of 1 to 2 tablespoons of coffee per 6 ounces of water is ideal, depending on how strong you like your coffee. (This usually equates to 1:15 to 1:18 coffee-to-water by weight.)

2. Set Up the Coffee Filter

  • Place a paper or reusable filter in the filter basket of your coffee maker.
  • We use two paper filters - why? It just seems to taste better than one! Experiment yourself to see the difference.

3. Add Coffee Grounds to the Filter

  • Scoop the measured coffee grounds into the filter, spreading them evenly.

4. Add Water to the Reservoir

  • Fill the water reservoir with the desired amount of water, based on your coffee-to-water ratio.
  • Use filtered water if possible, as it improves the coffee’s flavour by reducing any off tastes from tap water.

5. Start the Brew Cycle

  • Turn on the coffee maker and start the brew cycle.
  • Allow the coffee to drip completely before pouring, as the flavour is more balanced once the full pot is brewed.

6. Serve and Enjoy

  • Once brewing is complete, pour yourself a cup. If your coffee maker has a warming plate, the carafe will stay warm for a while.
  • Avoid leaving coffee on the warming plate for too long, as it can develop a burnt taste.

Tips

  • Experiment with coffee-to-water ratios to find your preferred strength.
  • Clean your coffee maker regularly to remove coffee oils and mineral buildup for a better-tasting brew.
  • Use freshly ground coffee whenever possible for the best flavour.