Coffee Recipe
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Ingredients
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Coffee
Method
Coffee
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Measure and grind
Measure 8 grams (approx. 0.042 cups) of whole coffee beans for a single 8 fl oz cup (ratio ~1:15 by weight). Adjust dose if you prefer stronger or weaker coffee. Grind the beans to a grind size appropriate for your brewing method: fine for espresso, medium-fine for pour-over, medium for drip, coarse for French press.
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Heat water
Heat 8 ounces (about 240 ml) of fresh cold water to the ideal brewing temperature: 195–205°F (90–96°C). If you don't have a thermometer, bring to a boil and let rest 30 seconds.
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Pre-wet filter and bloom (for pour-over or drip)
If using a paper filter, place it in the dripper and rinse with hot water to remove paper flavor and preheat the vessel. Discard rinse water. Add ground coffee and pour a small amount of hot water (about twice the weight of coffee, ~16 g water) evenly over grounds to saturate them. Let bloom for 30–45 seconds to allow gases to escape.
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Brew
Continue pouring remaining water in a steady spiral (pour-over) or start the machine (drip). For French press, add grounds to the beaker, pour all hot water, stir gently, place plunger up, and steep 4 minutes before pressing down slowly. For espresso, follow your espresso machine's dosing and tamping routine and extract ~25–30 seconds.
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Serve
Serve hot. For iced coffee, allow to cool slightly then pour over ice (use double-strength brew if desired to compensate for dilution).