Coffee Recipe

Weigh or measure beans

Measure about 0.33 cups (roughly 20 grams / 0.7 oz) of whole coffee beans for a 12 fl oz (about 350 ml) cup. This yields a coffee-to-water ratio of roughly 1:17 (brew strength medium). Adjust to taste.

Grind beans

Grind the measured beans to the grind size appropriate for your brewing method: medium-coarse for pour-over, medium for drip, fine for espresso. Aim for a consistent grind. If using preground coffee, measure 2 tablespoons and skip grinding.

Pour 12 fl oz of filtered water into a kettle and heat to about 200°F (93°C). If you don’t have a thermometer, bring to a boil and let sit 30 seconds.

Prepare brewer

Set up your chosen brewing device (drip coffee maker, pour-over cone with paper filter, French press, or AeroPress). Rinse paper filter with hot water if using, then discard rinse water to preheat the brewer.

Bloom (for pour-over or drip)

Place the ground coffee in the filter or brewer. Pour a small amount of hot water (about 1.5–2 fl oz) evenly over the grounds to saturate them and let sit 30–45 seconds to degas (bloom).

Complete the brew

Slowly pour the remaining hot water over the grounds in a circular motion (for pour-over) until you reach 12 fl oz total. For drip machines, start the machine and let it run. For French press, pour all water, stir gently, place lid and steep 4 minutes, then press. For AeroPress, follow device-specific timing (about 1–2 minutes total).

Once brewing is complete, remove the filter or pour the coffee into a mug. Serve immediately for best flavor.

Customize

Stir in optional ingredients to taste: 1–2 teaspoons sugar or sweetener, 1–2 tablespoons milk or dairy-free milk, or 1 teaspoon heavy cream or flavored syrup. Adjust amounts based on preference.

Taste and adjust. If coffee is too weak, increase coffee quantity or use a finer grind next time. If too strong, use more water or coarser grind.

Enjoy your cup of freshly brewed coffee. Clean equipment after use.