Coffee Or Tea Recipe

Measure coffee and water

Measure 2 tablespoons of ground coffee for a single 8–12 oz cup. Measure 12 oz (about 355 ml) of filtered water for brewing.

Heat water

Heat the filtered water to 195–205°F (just off a rolling boil). If you don’t have a thermometer, bring to a boil and let rest 30 seconds.

Brew (drip or French press)

Drip: Place grounds in filter, pour water over grounds and allow coffee maker to finish cycle. French press: Add grounds to carafe, pour hot water, stir gently, steep 4 minutes, then press plunger down slowly.

Serve coffee

Pour the brewed coffee into a cup. Taste and adjust with optional additions: add milk (about 2 tbsp), sweetener (about 1 tsp) or honey (1 tsp), and/or a dash of cinnamon. Stir to combine.

Heat water for tea

Heat filtered water to the appropriate temperature for your tea: 212°F for black/herbal tea, 175–185°F for green tea. If no thermometer, bring to a boil for black/herbal; let boil and cool 1–2 minutes for green.

Steep tea

Place 1 teaspoon of loose-leaf tea (or 1 tea bag) into a cup or infuser. Pour the hot water (about 8–12 oz) over the tea and steep: 3–5 minutes for black, 2–3 minutes for green, 5–7 minutes for herbal. Taste near the lower end and extend steeping if desired.

Remove leaves or bag

Remove the tea bag or infuser to stop steeping. If using loose leaves without infuser, strain into a cup.

Serve tea

Add optional additions as desired: milk (commonly for black tea, about 1–2 tbsp), sugar or honey (1 tsp), lemon wedge (squeeze to taste; do not add lemon to milk). Stir and taste.

Discard used coffee grounds or tea leaves/bags. Rinse and wash the brewing equipment, cup, and utensils with warm soapy water. Wipe down the counter.