How to Make Coffee

A yummy refreshing cup of hot coffee makes a good start of the day. The definition of great cup of coffee changes from person from person, because each of us enjoys different tastes of coffee. Some like to have strong coffee while some enjoy drinking subtle coffee. Some of us like to add other flavors to the coffee, like vanilla, while some prefer drinking plain coffee. So, we can say that there are innumerable ways to make a great cup of coffee. Right selection of coffee beans, proper grinding, brewing, etc., together result in a wonderful coffee. So, do you want to know how to make coffee in different ways? Then take a look at some recipes given below.

Making Coffee With Coffee Maker

Coffee maker is one of the greatest inventions that can yield you a great cup of coffee, if you use it properly. But you should note that a good coffee can be made only by using a good coffee maker. So make sure you have purchased a coffee maker of good quality. A bad coffee maker can ruin the taste and aroma of your coffee. Given below are steps on how to make coffee.

Grinding the Coffee Powder: A good coffee can be made only with fresh quality coffee beans. So, you should always use freshly roasted and freshly grounded coffee beans. Coffee beans lose their aroma and taste if they are exposed to air and hence, make sure you have purchased freshly roasted coffee beans. Always store them in air-tight container and always buy small amount of coffee beans. Grind the coffee beans just before you start brewing your coffee. You should use a mill grinder or burr to grind your coffee beans. Avoid using blade grinder as it may not yield good coffee powder.

Setting the Coffee Maker: First take out the carafe or the coffee pitcher and rinse it out. Then fill the carafe with tap water. The water used for making coffee also decides the quality of the coffee. So, if your tap water is not so pure, you should use filtered or bottled water. Now, pour this water into the reservoir section of the coffee maker. Do not pour excess water and use only the water in the carafe. Next, remove the coffee filter cup. Dump the used wet grounded coffee in the coffee filter and wash the filter cup. Replace the used filter paper with a new filter paper. Place the filter cup along with the new filter paper in the coffee maker. Now to make a pot of coffee add around 4 scoops of freshly grounded coffee beans to the coffee filter.

Preparing the Coffee: Now, you are all set to prepare your coffee. All you need to do is simply switch on the coffee maker and wait for your carafe to fill. Once the coffee is collected in the carafe, pour the coffee into a coffee mug. You can add sugar and milk if required. Never reheat the coffee made in the coffee maker.

Making Instant Coffee Without Coffee Maker

Things You Will Require

• Water
• Instant Coffee Powder
• Milk (optional)
• Sugar

Directions

Making instant coffee is no big deal and you can have a nice instant cup of refreshing coffee within few minutes. If you want to make coffee without coffee maker, then instant coffee can be the best option for you. This recipe of instant coffee will yield you one cup or one serving of coffee. First, boil or heat 1 cup of water in a small kettle or container. Then, take your coffee mug and add one heaped tablespoon of instant coffee powder to it. You can add more coffee powder for a strong coffee. Take one tablespoon from the hot water and add it to the instant coffee powder in the mug. If you are using sugar for your coffee then add it now. Then stir the mixture properly to dissolve the sugar and coffee granules. Then pour in rest of the hot water. Add hot milk, if required. You can also add some flavor to your coffee by adding cinnamon, vanilla extract or honey.

Making Coffee Drinks

Recipe #1

Ingredients

• Fresh brewed coffee - 4 cups
• Vanilla extract - ½ teaspoon
• White sugar - ¼ cup
• Boiling water - ¼ cup
• Crushed ice - 3 cups
• Cream - ½ cup

Directions

To prepare this coffee drink, first refrigerate the brewed coffee for at least half an hour. Boil water in a utensil and combine vanilla extract and sugar. Stir the mixture to dissolve sugar granules and vanilla extract completely. Let the mixture cool for sometime and then refrigerate for half an hour. Now, take four glasses and add crushed ice and chilled coffee evenly between all the glasses. Then, add the sugar vanilla mixture and cream to each of the glass. Your iced coffee is ready, enjoy this coffee drink for hot summers.

Recipe #2

Ingredients

• Dark rum - 1 fluid ounce
• Coffee flavored liqueur - 1 fluid ounce
• Hot brewed coffee - 8 fluid ounces
• Irish cream liqueur - ½ fluid ounce
• Maraschino cherry - 1

Directions

This is an alcoholic coffee drink. To prepare this coffee, first add dark rum and coffee liqueur in a coffee mug. Combine them together and then pour in the hot brewed coffee. Stir the mixture and top the coffee with Irish cream. Garnish the coffee drink with a maraschino cherry.

Making a good cup of coffee is surely an art and you can master it with experiments and experience. So, now when you know how to brew coffee, prepare your morning hot coffee and have a great start to your day. Happy Coffeeing!