Coffee Recipes - Drip Coffee

Drip Coffee

A clean, light-bodied, easy everyday cup

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1:16Coffee to water
30gMedium grind
500mlCold, filtered water
4–6 minBrew time

Preparation

Drip coffee makers brew by slowly dripping hot water over the grounds, filtering through paper or metal to produce a clean, light-bodied cup. It's known for its convenience and ease, delivering balanced flavour with minimal effort.

Equipment

  • Drip Coffee Maker — an auto-drip machine
  • Paper or Metal Filter
  • Grinder — or medium-ground coffee suitable for drip

Ingredients

  • Coffee — 30g, medium grind (similar to table salt)
  • Water — 500ml, cold and filtered

Suggested brew: beginner method

This recipe uses a 1:16 coffee-to-water ratio for a balanced, mellow cup.

Step-by-step instructions

1

Prepare the filter

Place a paper filter in the basket (if your machine uses one) and rinse it with hot water to remove any paper taste and preheat the basket. Discard the rinse water before adding coffee.

2

Add coffee grounds

Measure out 30g of medium-ground coffee and place it in the filter basket.

3

Add water

Pour 500ml of cold, filtered water into the machine's reservoir. Many machines have markings to guide you.

4

Start the brew

Turn on the coffee maker. It will gradually heat the water and distribute it over the grounds for an even extraction.

5

Wait for brewing to complete

Let the machine finish its cycle, typically 4 to 6 minutes. The coffee will collect in the carafe below.

6

Serve and enjoy

Pour your coffee immediately to enjoy it at its best.

Troubleshooting

Weak or watery coffee

Increase the coffee amount slightly, or adjust to a finer grind.

Too strong or bitter

Use a coarser grind or reduce the coffee amount slightly.

Uneven flavour

Distribute the grounds evenly and pre-wet them before brewing for an even extraction.

The drip coffee maker is a reliable, straightforward way to brew with a clean flavour profile and easy repeatability. Just set it up, start the brew, and enjoy a cup that highlights the natural balance of sweetness, acidity, and body. Perfect for busy mornings.

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