Coffee is one of the most popular beverages worldwide. A smoking hot cuppa in the morning can make your day and turn any moment of laziness into a fresh feel. If you are one of those who like to enjoy their coffee as the day starts and donât miss a chance to relish it whenever they grab an opportunity, youâd surely like to know about the right techniques of coffee-making.
Though, there are various options from milk coffees to cappuccinos etc, there are many who like it pure and strong in the form of black coffee. Before you start making it, you might enjoy knowing a little about this strong coffee. Follow the steps below to know how to make black coffee.
Complexity Level: Easy
Time Required: 8-10 minutes
Estimated Cost: $1 for 2 cups
Resources Required
1. Espresso machine/maker
2. Ground espresso
3. Espresso cup/small coffee cup
4. Strainer
5. French press
Instructions
Black coffee can be made using a variety of appliances. Choose one that suits you best according to availability of the device and your comfort. While you will need to follow the methods without fail, donât worry about the aroma and taste that remain equally fresh and tempting in almost every method. So here we go…
1. Make it with the help of a jug and a strainer
⢠You need an earthenware pot, a strainer, coffee grounds and hot water as required.
⢠Pour hot water in the pot to heat it up. Leave it for approx 30 seconds and then pour it out.
⢠Put coffee grounds in the pot. Add hot water to it. Itâs better if the water is near its boiling point. Leave it this way for approx 3 minutes. Donât ignore the temperature of water as the right temperature is necessary to render that rich taste to the coffee.
⢠Use strainer to pour it into the coffee cup. Enjoy the taste!
2. Make it using filter coffee maker
If you prefer to make your coffee making process hassle-free, you can go for this process. For this, you need hot water and coffee grounds. The electrical coffee machine has a paper filter so you donât need to use a strainer.
⢠Place the paper filter over the pot.
⢠Place coffee grounds on the paper filter. When the machine is turned on, hot water from the top portion starts dripping on the coffee grounds placed on the paper filter and later drip into the pot placed below the filter. Thus, drop-by-drop your perfectly blended coffee gets accumulated.
⢠Dispose the paper once you are done. Your coffee is ready.
3. Make it with the help of French press
The French press or the plunger pot is made up of borosilicate glass. You can select any one of the three available sizes of plunger pot: 3-cup, 8-cup and 12-cup.
⢠Put ground coffee in the pot.
⢠Add water to it. Stir it a few times with the help of a spoon. Put on the lid and wait for 2-3 minutes.
⢠Place the plunger. The metal filter filters the coffee. Now, when you pour it youâll have only filtered aromatic coffee in your cup and the grounded residue would remain at the base of the plunger pot. Grab your cuppa!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the right quantity of grounded coffee?
Generally 2 tablespoon of coffee is sufficient for a mug of black coffee. It can vary according to peculiar taste choices. This quantity is followed in most of the cases. However, this quantity may change when you are preparing any coffee other than black coffee.
When should the coffee be grounded?
Ideally you should use freshly ground coffee. This gives rich aroma to the prepared coffee. Always store the freshly grounded coffee in an air-tight container which prevents the aroma from escaping out.
What is the right quantity of sugar?
Sugar is purely a matter of personal choice. Many people prefer sugarless coffee while some prefer light sugar. You can use one spoon sugar in a cup of coffee. This might vary according to your taste.
Quick Tips
1. Prefer using freshly ground coffee instead of the stored one. In case, you have to store it for few hours, never keep it uncovered. Place it in an air-tight container. This would help it remain fresh for long.
2. Avoid storing it for a few days.
3. Use filtered water for a better taste.
4. Make the coffee when you need to serve it. It starts losing its taste when kept for a longer duration.
5. In case, you are not getting the right taste, have patience. It might take a little time and practice before you are able to get that perfect taste.
Things To Watch Out For
1. Avoid stirring a black coffee. You can drink it as soon as you pour it in the cup.
2. Add water first and espresso later. Follow this step every time you make your coffee. Changing the step as per the convenience might
actually change the taste of the coffee.
3. Always use near boiling water for preparing coffee.
