To make coffee at home, here are several common methods and a simple recipe for cafe-style hot coffee:
Basic Drip Coffee Method
- Use a drip coffee maker.
- Fill the water reservoir with the desired amount of water.
- Place a coffee filter in the basket.
- Add coffee grounds-generally, use 1 tablespoon of coffee per cup of water.
- Turn on the machine and let it brew
Instant Coffee (Cafe-Style Beaten Coffee)
Ingredients:
- 1.5 teaspoons instant coffee granules
- 1.5 tablespoons sugar (adjust to taste)
- 3 tablespoons hot boiling water
- 1 cup milk
Steps:
- In a cup, mix instant coffee and sugar.
- Add hot boiling water and stir briskly.
- Beat the coffee mixture vigorously with a spoon for 3-4 minutes until frothy.
- Heat milk until it boils.
- Pour the hot milk into a jar and shake vigorously for 1-2 minutes to create froth.
- Pour 1/3 to 1/2 of the milk into the coffee, stir, then add the remaining milk with the frothy layer on top.
- Optionally, sprinkle cinnamon or cocoa powder for extra flavor.
- Serve immediately
Other Popular Methods
- French Press: Steep coarsely ground coffee in hot water for about 4 minutes, then press the plunger down.
- Pour-Over: Pour hot water slowly over coffee grounds in a filter, allowing it to drip through.
- Espresso: Use an espresso machine to force hot water through finely ground coffee for a concentrated shot.
- Cold Brew: Steep coffee grounds in cold water for 12-24 hours, then strain
Tips
- The coffee-to-water ratio is important; a general guideline is 1 part coffee to 17 parts water for drip or pour-over.
- Experiment with grind size and brewing time to suit your taste.
- For milk-based coffees like lattes or cappuccinos, froth milk to different degrees depending on the drink
This overview covers simple home brewing and a popular beaten coffee recipe that requires no special equipment
