It is never too late to try a new way to brew coffee. From boiling to percolation, there are a multitude of ways to brew coffee in the comfort of your own home. What ends up being the best way to brew is going to vary from one person to the next so here are our top five ideas for brewing delicious coffee.
What to Keep In Mind
For many of these types of brewing, the amount of water and coffee is very exact. Because of this, it is a good idea to get a scale and a timer so that you can follow the brew method to the ‘t’. Additionally, there may be specific types of equipment that you will need to purchase. Most items can be found on Amazon or picked up at your local home brew store.
1 . Kalita Wave Brew
While the Kalita wave drip isn’t as complex as some drip brews, it does have its own recipe for perfectly brewed coffee with a long taste and complex flavor. The Kalita Wave is best paired with a slow drip top as well as a metal filter that keeps the drip from stalling.
Start off with about twenty five to thirty grams of coarse ground coffee of your choice. From there, calculate three different numbers. The first is going to be the weight of the coffee times three; the second is the weight of the coffee times five; the last number is the weight of the coffee times eight.
Each of these numbers relates to a stage of the Kalita Wave Drip method. Place the coffee grounds in a rinsed filter paper. Set your dripper and pot on top of your scale and tare out the weight. Now it is time for those three numbers! The first number is the amount of water to add to the coffee grounds to bloom the coffee. Second is the amount of water you vigorously add to the coffee grounds. Finally, the third number is how much water you add using your slow drip top.
The whole process shouldn’t take more than five minutes in the morning once you have done it a few times.
2 . Cowboy Coffee
This is perhaps one of the older ways to make coffee and it comes from the old explorers of the West. Fill a large kettle with water and leave a few inches between the water and the spout. Then, add your coffee grounds: normally, with Cowboy Coffee you eyeball the amount of grounds put in because it varies based upon how much water you add.
Once you have determined how strong you want your coffee to be, boil the grounds and water for at least three minutes. Immediately remove the kettle from the heat and add about a cup of cold water. This will force the grounds to the bottom and voila! You’ve made Cowboy Coffee.
3 . SoftBrew
This is a fascinating way to brew your coffee. Essentially, it is a giant teabag for your coffee. It allows you to steep the grounds much like you would tea leaves. Once you get your hands on a Sowden SoftBrew coffee pot, you can try this brewing method.
First, add your grounds to the metal filter in the center. While you do this, boil water in a separate pot or in a kettle. After the water boils, let it set for a bit so that it stops boiling. Once the water stops boiling, pour the water over the grounds and make sure that you soak all of the grounds.
Let it steep for about four minutes or until your desired strength is reached. Pour it into your favorite cup and enjoy.
4 . Chemex
The Chemex method is deceptively simple. The large glass jar that you’ll find is much like old milk canisters without a metal top. Instead, the top is a widen band that holds the specific Chemex filters that work with the drip device.
Set the filter in the Chemex and dampen the filter to help it stay. Add the amount of coffee grounds you desire then pour boiling water over the grounds. By the time the last drop falls into the Chemex, your coffee will be ready!
Conclusion
Coffee is a personal choice. Some enjoy coffee that is strong enough to jazz up an elephant, while others prefer more cream and sugar than they do actual coffee. No matter how you drink your coffee, trying a new brew method may unlock some new flavors that you haven’t experienced before. There are many ways to brew your coffee with only four here. Have fun exploring new ways to brew coffee!
