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Ingredients
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Brewed Coffee (per serving)
Optional Additions
Method
Brewed Coffee (per serving)
Measure and grind
Measure 2 tablespoons of whole coffee beans per 8 fl oz of water. Grind to a medium grind (similar to granulated sugar) if beans are whole.
Heat water
Bring fresh cold water to a boil, then remove from heat and let sit 30 seconds (target temperature ~200°F / 93°C).
Brew
Place the ground coffee in your brewer (drip basket, pour-over cone with filter, French press, or AeroPress). Pour the hot water evenly over the grounds, saturating all grounds. For pour-over: pour in a slow circular motion over 3–4 minutes. For French press: pour water, stir gently, steep 4 minutes, then press. For drip: allow machine to complete brewing. For AeroPress: follow device-specific timing (typically 1–2 minutes).
Serve
Pour the brewed coffee into a warmed mug immediately to preserve aroma and temperature.
Optional Additions
Add flavored syrup or whipped cream
For flavored coffee, stir in 1 teaspoon of syrup. Top with 1 tablespoon whipped cream if desired.
Garnish
Sprinkle a pinch of ground cinnamon or cocoa on top as a garnish.