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*6 to 8 oz (180 to 250 mL) hot water | *6 to 8 oz (180 to 250 mL) hot water | ||
==Steps== | ==Steps== | ||
| − | === Use a Strainer<ref>http://www.thekitchn.com/morning-wake-up-how-to-make-co-103865</ref>=== | + | === Use a Strainer<ref name="rf17274">http://www.thekitchn.com/morning-wake-up-how-to-make-co-103865</ref>=== |
#Heat the water. You can heat water using a kettle, saucepan, microwave, or electric hot pot. | #Heat the water. You can heat water using a kettle, saucepan, microwave, or electric hot pot. | ||
#*A tea kettle is the recommended method, followed closely by a standard saucepan. In either case, fill the cookware with enough water for the coffee amount you want to make and place it on the stove. Boil using medium to high heat. | #*A tea kettle is the recommended method, followed closely by a standard saucepan. In either case, fill the cookware with enough water for the coffee amount you want to make and place it on the stove. Boil using medium to high heat. | ||
| − | #*Microwaving water can be dangerous if not done carefully.<ref>http://www.snopes.com/science/microwave.asp</ref> Place the water in an open microwave-safe cup and stick a non-metallic object, like a wooden chopstick, into the water. Heat the water slowly in 1 to 2 minute intervals until it reaches your desired temperature. | + | #*Microwaving water can be dangerous if not done carefully.<ref name="rf17275">http://www.snopes.com/science/microwave.asp</ref> Place the water in an open microwave-safe cup and stick a non-metallic object, like a wooden chopstick, into the water. Heat the water slowly in 1 to 2 minute intervals until it reaches your desired temperature. |
#*An electric hot pot is easy to use. Pour enough water into the hot pot for your coffee and plug the device in. Turn the knob somewhere between medium and full heat, and let heat for a few minutes until the water begins to bubble or boil. | #*An electric hot pot is easy to use. Pour enough water into the hot pot for your coffee and plug the device in. Turn the knob somewhere between medium and full heat, and let heat for a few minutes until the water begins to bubble or boil. | ||
#Measure coffee grounds into a measuring cup. Add enough pre-ground coffee to your largest liquid measuring cup to make as many servings of coffee as you need. | #Measure coffee grounds into a measuring cup. Add enough pre-ground coffee to your largest liquid measuring cup to make as many servings of coffee as you need. | ||
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#Remove the filter and enjoy. Tug on the string to pull the filter bundle out. Add cream and sugar as desired, and serve. | #Remove the filter and enjoy. Tug on the string to pull the filter bundle out. Add cream and sugar as desired, and serve. | ||
#*Give the bundle a slight squeeze with a spoon against the side of the cup to force out extra liquid. Since the liquid inside the bundle had prolonged contact with the grounds, it will make the coffee stronger if you squeeze it back into the mug. | #*Give the bundle a slight squeeze with a spoon against the side of the cup to force out extra liquid. Since the liquid inside the bundle had prolonged contact with the grounds, it will make the coffee stronger if you squeeze it back into the mug. | ||
| − | === Use a Saucepan<ref>http://www.plantoeat.com/blog/2012/08/four-ways-to-make-coffee-without-a-machine/</ref>=== | + | === Use a Saucepan<ref name="rf17276">http://www.plantoeat.com/blog/2012/08/four-ways-to-make-coffee-without-a-machine/</ref>=== |
#Place the coffee grounds and water in a small saucepan. Give the mixture a slight stir to help combine them. | #Place the coffee grounds and water in a small saucepan. Give the mixture a slight stir to help combine them. | ||
#*Use about 1 to 2 Tbsp (15 to 30 mL) of coffee grounds per 1 cup (250 mL) of water you add. | #*Use about 1 to 2 Tbsp (15 to 30 mL) of coffee grounds per 1 cup (250 mL) of water you add. | ||
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#Pour the coffee into your cup. If you pour slowly and carefully, the coffee grounds should remain at the bottom of the saucepan, making a strainer unnecessary. | #Pour the coffee into your cup. If you pour slowly and carefully, the coffee grounds should remain at the bottom of the saucepan, making a strainer unnecessary. | ||
#*That said, you can still pour the coffee through a strainer if you have one. Doing so will prevent any stray grounds from entering your mug as you pour the coffee. | #*That said, you can still pour the coffee through a strainer if you have one. Doing so will prevent any stray grounds from entering your mug as you pour the coffee. | ||
| − | ===Use a French Press<ref>http://www.coffeegeek.com/guides/presspot</ref>=== | + | ===Use a French Press<ref name="rf17277">http://www.coffeegeek.com/guides/presspot</ref>=== |
#Boil the water. Consider using a kettle, saucepan, microwave, or electric hot pot, depending on which of these resources are available to you. | #Boil the water. Consider using a kettle, saucepan, microwave, or electric hot pot, depending on which of these resources are available to you. | ||
#*A kettle is an ideal option, but saucepans work in a very similar way. Fill the kettle or saucepan with enough water for your batch of coffee. Place it on the stove and heat, over medium to high heat, until the water begins to simmer or boil. | #*A kettle is an ideal option, but saucepans work in a very similar way. Fill the kettle or saucepan with enough water for your batch of coffee. Place it on the stove and heat, over medium to high heat, until the water begins to simmer or boil. | ||
