Brewing coffee or tea Recipe
Universal · Beverage · 7 min total
A simple guide to brewing a perfect cup of coffee or tea at home, using basic equipment and fresh ingredients.
2
min prep
min prep
5
min cook
min cook
1
servings
servings
5
kcal/serving
kcal/serving
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons coarsely ground coffee or 1 tea bag (or 1 teaspoon loose tea)
- 1 cup (8 oz) fresh cold water
- Optional: milk, sugar, honey, or lemon to taste
Instructions
- For coffee: Place coffee grounds in a French press or pour-over filter. For tea: Place tea bag or loose tea in a cup or teapot.
- Bring water to a boil (for coffee, let it cool for 30 seconds to about 200°F; for black tea, use boiling water; for green tea, let cool to 175°F).
- Pour hot water over coffee grounds or tea. For coffee, let steep for 4 minutes; for tea, steep 3-5 minutes depending on desired strength.
- For coffee: Press plunger down slowly. For tea: Remove tea bag or strain loose leaves.
- Pour into a cup and add milk, sugar, honey, or lemon as desired. Serve immediately.
Tips
- Use filtered water for best taste.
- Pre-warm your cup with hot water to keep the beverage hot longer.
- Store coffee beans and tea leaves in an airtight container away from light and moisture.
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