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Regular Coffee Drip Recipe

Inspired by The Larder

Time10m

Serves1

Make Regular Coffee Drip Recipe in just 10m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Coffee and Water

0.033 cups freshly roasted whole coffee beans12 fl oz fresh cold filtered water

Equipment & Optional

1 each paper or permanent filter (for drip machine)1 each coffee maker / drip machine1 each coffee grinder (if using whole beans)1 each kitchen scale (optional, for accuracy)1 each stirring spoon2 tbsp milk or cream (optional)1 tsp sweetener (sugar, syrup) (optional)

Method

Prep

Measure and grind beans

If using whole beans, measure 10 grams (approximately 0.033 cups or about 2 tablespoons) of coffee per 12 fl oz (about 350 ml) of water. Grind beans to a medium grind — similar to granulated sugar — appropriate for a drip coffee maker.

Prepare machine

Place a paper or permanent filter in the brew basket. If using a paper filter, optionally rinse it with hot water to remove any paper taste and preheat the carafe; discard rinse water.

Add coffee to filter

Add the measured ground coffee to the filter and level it gently so the grounds are evenly distributed.

Brewing

Add water and start

Pour 12 fl oz (about 350 ml) of fresh cold filtered water into the machine's reservoir. Start the drip cycle according to your coffee maker's instructions.

Brew

Allow the coffee maker to complete its brewing cycle. Typical drip machines take 4–6 minutes for this volume; the coffee will drip into the carafe below.

Serve

Finish and customize

When brewing is complete, remove the carafe and discard the used grounds and filter. Pour the brewed coffee into a mug. Add 2 tablespoons of milk or cream and 1 teaspoon of sweetener if desired, and stir to combine.

Notes

Taste and adjust strength next time by changing coffee amount: increase by 1–2 grams per 12 fl oz for stronger, or reduce for weaker. Use freshly roasted beans and proper grind for best results.