Light Roast Coffee Recipe
Make Light Roast Coffee Recipe in just 15m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Coffee Beans
Water
Optional Additives
Method
Preparation
- 1
Measure the Coffee Beans
Using a kitchen scale or measuring cup, measure out 0.5 cups of light roast coffee beans.
- 2
Grind the Coffee Beans
Grind the light roast coffee beans using a coffee grinder until they reach a medium-coarse consistency, similar to sea salt.
- 3
Measure the Water
In a separate measuring cup, measure 2 cups of filtered water.
Brewing
- 4
Heat the Water
Pour the measured 2 cups of filtered water into a kettle and heat it until it reaches just below boiling point (around 200°F or 93°C).
- 5
Add Coffee Grounds
Place the ground coffee into the coffee maker's filter basket or a French press.
- 6
Brew the Coffee
Pour the hot water over the coffee grounds evenly. If using a drip coffee maker, start the brewing process. If using a French press, let the coffee steep for about 4 minutes before pressing down the plunger.
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