Coffee Or Hot Tea Recipe

Heat Water

Bring fresh water to a boil, then remove from heat and let sit 30 seconds to reach about 200°F (93°C). Use filtered water for best flavor.

Prepare Coffee

Place 2 tablespoons of freshly ground coffee (medium grind) in your preferred brewer (drip basket, pour-over cone, French press, or espresso maker as applicable).

Brew

Pour 12 oz (about 350 ml) of hot water evenly over the grounds. If using a French press, steep 4 minutes then press. If using pour-over or drip, allow water to pass through fully.

Finish

Pour brewed coffee into a warmed cup. Add milk or cream (2 oz) and sugar (1 tsp) to taste if desired. Stir and serve immediately.

Heat Water to Appropriate Temperature

Bring fresh water to a boil. For black or herbal tea use water just off boil (~212°F / 100°C). For green or white tea, remove from boil and cool 1–2 minutes to about 170–185°F (77–85°C).

Steep Tea

Place 1 tea bag or the equivalent amount of loose leaf tea in an infuser into a warmed cup. Pour 12 oz (about 350 ml) of hot water over the tea. Steep for the appropriate time: black 3–5 minutes, green 2–3 minutes, herbal 5–7 minutes. Adjust to taste.

Finish

Remove the tea bag or infuser. Add milk (2 oz) for black tea or lemon (1 slice) for black/herbal tea if desired. Sweeten with honey or sugar (1 tsp) to taste. Stir and serve immediately.