Fresh Brewed Coffee Recipe

Measure coffee

Measure 1/3 cup (about 5 tablespoons) of medium-ground coffee for every 5 cups (approx. 40 fl oz / 1.2 L) of brewed coffee. Use regular or decaf per preference.

Prepare brewer

Place a clean filter in the coffee maker's basket. Pour 1/4 cup filtered water through the empty filter and discard to rinse and preheat the basket (this removes paper taste and warms the brewer).

Add coffee

Add the measured medium-ground coffee to the filter, spreading it evenly.

Add water and start

Pour 5 cups of fresh cold water into the coffee maker's water reservoir. Start the brew cycle immediately.

Brewing time

Allow the coffee to brew completely — typically 5 to 7 minutes depending on the machine. Do not remove the carafe while the machine is running to avoid drips and inconsistent extraction.

Keep warm

Once brewing finishes, let the coffee sit on the machine's warming plate for up to 30 minutes. For best flavor, transfer to a thermal carafe if you will keep it longer.

Pour coffee into cups. Add milk or cream and sugar or sweetener to taste. Stir and serve immediately.

For iced coffee: allow brewed coffee to cool slightly, pour over a glass filled with ice, and add milk/sweetener if desired.

Discard used grounds and filter. Rinse the carafe and filter basket with warm water. Once a week, descale the machine per manufacturer's instructions.