Coffee Recipes & Tips

Instructions Step 1: Add water Add just enough water to the coffee pot to fill it just below the basket. TIP: There is typically a mark on the pot indicating the proper water level. Step 2: Add coffee Place the basket and stem in the pot. Add your coffee to the basket. TIP: Use 2 …

Instructions Step 1: Prepare your can Drill or poke holes through opposite sides of the coffee can, near the top, and thread the wire through the holes to make a handle. Use pliers to shape the wire, wrapping the wire around itself to secure it. Step 2: Put coffee and water in the can Put …

Instructions Step 1: Grind the coffee Freshly grind your coffee. Using fresh, whole beans makes for the best-tasting coffee, so pick up an inexpensive coffee grinder and start making coffee like the pros. TIP: Inexpensive coffee grinders can be purchased for as little as $20. However, if you’re willing to shell out some big bucks, …

Instructions Step 1: Steam milk Pour the milk into a stainless steel pitcher. Place the pitcher under the steam wand, with the wand touching the bottom of the pitcher. Turn the steam wand on, and move it so that it is just below the surface of the milk. Heat until it is steamed, but not …

Instructions Step 1: Mix first three ingredients Mix the creamer, sugar, and coffee granules in a bowl. Step 2: Choose flavor extract or spice Add up to 1 teaspoon of flavored extract or 1 teaspoon of each spice you have chosen to the mix. These can include cinnamon, cardamom, peppermint, almond, or amaretto flavoring. TIP: …

Instructions Step 1: Buy coffee beans Buy coffee beans sealed in a one-way valve package, or freshly roasted at a coffee roaster’s store. TIP: Buy enough coffee to last one to two weeks. Freshness deteriorates after the roasting process. Step 2: Store in a cool, dark place Pour your supply into a mason jar and …

Instructions Step 1: Grind the beans Fill the grinder with your espresso beans to the fill level. Some machines are equipped with a grinder; you can also use a separate one. Grind the beans finely, until they’re the consistency of granulated sugar. Step 2: Put water in the espresso machine Pour the purified water up …

Instructions Step 1: Decide on a grind Figure out what grind your coffeemaker requires. Cone-shaped filters require a fine grind, while basket-shaped filters take a coarser grind. Step 2: Grind beans Grind the coffee beans. Pulse for 10 to 15 seconds for a medium grind, and 15 to 20 seconds for a fine grind. TIP: …

Instructions Step 1: Fill pot with water Fill the pot with one-quarter cup of cold water for every cup of coffee you want to make, plus an extra quarter cup of water. Step 2: Add coffee and stir Add one heaping teaspoon of grounds per quarter cup of water. Add the cardamom, if using. Stir …

Instructions Step 1: Measure the beans Measure out the coffee beans you will need. A good rule of thumb is one tablespoon of beans for each six-ounce cup of coffee you want to make. If your first pot is too weak or too strong, adjust your measurements. TIP: Grind the beans right before brewing for …

Instructions Step 1: Put the instant coffee, water, and sugar in the blender and blend on medium speed for 20 to 30 seconds, until the mixture is combined. TIP: Add flavored syrup if you’d like. Step 2: Add the ice cubes to the mix and blend on medium-high speed until the ice cubes are broken …

Instructions : Clean the steam wand thoroughly before you use it, since warm milk can breed bacteria Step 1: Prepare the milk Pour two ounces of milk into the pitcher and submerge the thermometer. Place the steam wand in the milk so the tip is just below the surface. Step 2: Steam the milk Turn …

Instructions : Clean the steam wand thoroughly before you use it, since warm milk can breed bacteria. Step 1: Prepare the milk Pour milk into the pitcher so it is 1/3 to 1/2 full and submerge the thermometer. Place the steam wand in the milk so the tip is just below the surface. TIP: The …

Instructions : Clean the steam wand thoroughly before you use it, since warm milk can breed bacteria. Step 1: Prepare the milk Pour milk into the pitcher so it is 1/3 to 1/2 full and submerge the thermometer. Place the steam wand in the milk so the tip is just below the surface. TIP: The …

Instructions Step 1: Brew some coffee Brew a pot of very strong coffee – at least one heaping tablespoon per six-ounce cup. Adding ice will dilute it, so, unless you like weak coffee, brew a batch that will put hair on your chest. Step 2: Add sugar Add your desired amount of sugar while the …

Instructions Step 1: Clean the machine Clean the inside of your coffee maker by running a mixture of equal parts white vinegar and water though the machine. Do two runs with water afterward to remove the vinegar. TIP: You can substitute a half dozen Alka-Seltzer or denture tablets, a quarter of a cup of baking …

Instructions Step 1: Boil some water Boil two ounces of water. Step 2: Mix coffee, water, and sugar Dissolve two tablespoons of instant coffee and two tablespoons of sugar or sugar substitute into two ounces of boiling water. Step 3: Pour into blender Let the coffee mixture cool, then pour it into a blender with …

Instructions Step 1: Brew coffee Brew a pot of coffee, doubling the amount of ground coffee you’d typically use. Step 2: Pour enough for one drink Separate out the amount you need for one drink; the rest can be saved for an afternoon pick-me-up. Step 3: Add sugar Add the sugar to the coffee and …

Instructions Step 1: Use right grind Make sure the coffee you use is the right grind for your coffee maker. Consult your owner’s manual if you’re not sure. Step 2: Insert filter Insert the proper size filter into the filter container. It should fit easily, without bunching up or folding over. If your coffee maker …

Instructions Step 1: Fill with ice Fill the rocks glass with ice. Step 2: Pour in liqueur Pour in the 2 oz. of coffee liqueur. Step 3: Add cream or milk Add the 4 oz. of cream or milk. Step 4: Top w/ whipped cream And top your drink with 2 tablespoons of whipped cream. …

Instructions Step 1: Warm glass or mug Run hot water slowly over the glass or mug until it’s at room temperature, or warmer, and dry it. : Pouring hot coffee into a cold glass could cause the glass to crack. Step 2: Add brown sugar Add brown sugar. Step 3: Pour whiskey & coffee Pour …