Coffee Recipe
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Ingredients
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Brew
Optional additions
Equipment (not consumed)
Method
Brew
Measure and grind
Weigh or measure 35 g (0.035 kg) of coffee beans. For a 500 ml yield use a coffee-to-water ratio of roughly 1:14. Grind to the appropriate size for your brew method: coarse for French press, medium-coarse for pour-over, medium for drip, and fine for espresso.
Heat water
Bring 500 ml (0.5 l) of filtered water to the appropriate temperature: about 93°C (200°F) for most methods, slightly cooler (88–92°C) for pour-over. If you don't have a thermometer, bring to a boil and let rest 30 seconds.
Bloom (for pour-over or drip)
Place the ground coffee in your filter/brew basket. Pour about 60–70 ml of hot water evenly over the grounds to saturate them, and let bloom for 30–45 seconds. This releases trapped CO2 for more even extraction.
Brew
Continue pouring or allow the brewer to draw water through the coffee until you have extracted about 500 ml of brewed coffee. Total contact time should be: 4–5 minutes for French press, 2:30–3:30 minutes for pour-over, 4–6 minutes for some immersion drips. For espresso, pull a 25–35 ml shot per single or 50–70 ml for a double as appropriate (adjust beans and grind to taste).
Serve
Give the brewed coffee a gentle swirl and pour into a pre-warmed mug.
Optional additions
Milk (for latte-style or to taste)
If using milk, steam or heat 120 ml (0.12 l) to about 60–65°C (140–150°F) for serving. For a simple coffee with milk, pour warmed milk into the brewed coffee in the ratio you prefer (commonly 1:3 to 1:1 coffee-to-milk depending on strength). For a latte, use about 1 part espresso to 2–3 parts steamed milk.
Sweeten & flavor
Add sugar (about 2 tsp) or 1 tablespoon simple syrup to taste. Stir until dissolved. Optionally add a pinch of salt to round bitterness or 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon for spice. Adjust quantities to preference.
Finish
Taste and adjust: add more milk, sweetener, or spices as desired. Serve immediately.
Cleanup
Discard used grounds or compost them. Rinse and clean equipment (brew basket, carafe, French press plunger) to prevent stale oils building up. Wipe down kettle and counter.