How to Brew Coffee Without a Coffee Maker

A broken brewer does not require a rushed equipment purchase. Use what you have, measure consistently, and change one variable at a time.

Method 1: steep and strain

1. Heat clean water until it is just off the boil.
2. Combine ground coffee and water in a heat-safe container.
3. Stir, let it steep for about four minutes, then pour slowly through a fine strainer.

If grounds pass through the strainer, let the cup settle for a minute before drinking.

Method 2: use a paper filter

Place a coffee filter in a stable strainer over a mug. Wet the filter, add coffee, and pour water in small stages. Keep the setup steady and do not overfill it.

Method 3: make a small cold brew batch

Combine coarse coffee and cool water in a covered container, refrigerate, then strain. Start with the instructions for your cold brew maker if you have one. Dilute the finished concentrate to taste.

Fix the result

• Thin or sharp: use a little more coffee or grind finer.
• Dry or harsh finish: grind coarser or shorten the brew time.
• Cloudy: use a finer strainer or paper filter.

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