Coffee filters

I decided to pull out one of those manual coffee brewing system that my 80-year-old aunt has been using for 6 decades.  This wise woman had no idea how hip she was; but she has known for years that coffee tastes much better when brewed one cup at a time.

I called my favorite charitable organization to pick up my old electric coffee brewer along with all the other items in my cabinet that prevented the door from closing. That ole' Bunn coffee brewer never heated the water to the proper temperature.  Then, low and behold, in the dark recesses of my highly organized pantry, I find a 1000 paper coffee filters.

Those filters could last three years if I drink 1-2 cups of coffee a day.  

Do this:

Fold filter in half.

Fold filter in half again.

Dig out your V-60 dripper and open one section of the filter.

Grind coffee (20 grams or 2 tbls) to your favorite setting (I use fine), pour in to filter. 

Pre-infuse coffee with 20-30g hot water for about 30-45 seconds (or more depending on how strong you want your coffee) then pour the remaining 260-270g of water over the coffee grounds. This could take up to 3 minutes.

Perfect cup every time.

List of supplies and ingredients:

• carafe that will hold up to 500 ml of water (something that will tolerate heat)
• paper filter (or paperless filter)
• V-60 dripper
• timer and gram scale (important for consistency)
• hot water (195º - 205º)
• freshly roasted and ground coffee (set grinder on auto drip or fine)

Standard 10 oz / 295 ml coffee mug (double amounts for two mugs). Some of the water will stay in the grounds, so, don't worry about it being too much. 

• 20g freshly ground coffee
• 300g water 

Weigh your coffee beans before grinding (coffee stays fresher as whole bean).

Pre-infuse your coffee grounds; Pour 20-30g of very hot water on the coffee grounds to help the brewing process start. 

Once 30-45 seconds have passed start to pour the remaining hot water over the coffee grounds. As the water drains into your carafe, warm up your favorite mug by pouring hot water into the mug. 

Pour the hot water out of your mug and pour the coffee from the carafe to your mug.  Enjoy your coffee as is or with a bit of cream.  Want to sweeten your coffee try Mix.  Add a piece of gluten free sweet bread, not only is your coffee perfect, your day is perfect.

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