There are very few things in life that are better than a freshly brewed cup of coffee first thing in the morning.
The pleasant aroma, the deliciously rich taste, and especially the jolt of caffeine that it provides… it’s utter perfection.
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- 4 Easy Steps on How to Make Coffee From Beans Without a Machine
- Grind Your Beans
- Heat Your Water
- Brew the Coffee
- Enjoy Your Coffee
- A Few Other Suggestions
- FINAL VERDICT
In today’s day and age, there’s certainly no shortage of methods available to you when it comes to making that perfect cup of coffee. Espresso machines, drip coffeemakers, percolators, and French press – are all great options to make terrific coffee from the comfort of your own home.
However, today we’re going to talk about an option for anyone who doesn’t have access to their own coffee-making machine. Maybe your drip coffeemaker just stopped working all of a sudden. Or maybe you would just rather make a pot of coffee the old-fashioned way.
Whatever your reasons are, we’re here to help. In this article, you’ll find step-by-step instructions on how to make coffee from beans without a machine.
4 Easy Steps on How to Make Coffee From Beans Without a Machine
Grind Your Beans
The first thing that you’ll have to do is grind your fresh coffee beans. It’s best to grind the beans immediately before use, as doing so prevents you from losing a number of compounds contained in the beans that help contribute to both the aroma and flavor of your coffee.
If you have a coffee grinder on hand at home, go ahead and use that. If you don’t have a coffee grinder, you can simply use a blender as a suitable replacement.
On the other hand, if you’re looking to perform this whole process from start to finish without a machine, you still have a few options for grinding your coffee beans, such as:
- Use a mortar and pestle, starting with just a few beans and adding more in as you go
- Place the beans in a plastic freezer bag, then wrap them in between two towels, and use a hammer to grind them down
- Similar to the above method, you can use a rolling pin to crush your coffee beans instead of a hammer
Whatever method you decide to use, once your coffee beans have been crushed, you’re ready to get started with the brewing process.
Heat Your Water
Aside from coffee grounds, you’ll obviously need to have water ready to go in order to make your coffee. Fill up a pan with water and turn the heat up. It’s alright to add more water in than you normally would when making coffee, as some of it will end up left in the pot.
Brew the Coffee
As soon as the water reaches its boiling point, you can go ahead and add your coffee grounds to the pot. If you’re wondering how much coffee to add, you can follow this simple rule of thumb – two tablespoons of coffee grounds for every six ounces of water that you are using.
Once you’ve added the coffee, immediately turn the heat off and place a lid over the pot. All that’s left for you to do is simply wait for the coffee to steep and for all of the grounds to settle at the bottom. This extraction process usually takes about five minutes.
Enjoy Your Coffee
After letting the coffee steep in the pot for a few minutes, it will be all set to serve. Take the top off the pot and then you can pour the coffee off the top. Alternatively, you can use a ladle to scoop the coffee into your cups if you would prefer.
Just like that, you’ll be enjoying your own deliciously brewed cup of coffee without the need of any kind of fancy coffee-making machine.
A Few Other Suggestions
The method that we described above for making coffee without a machine is our preferred method, as it’s a terrifically straightforward process that uses only two ingredients required for a good cup of coffee – hot water and coffee.
That being said, there are still a few other methods available to use if you want to make coffee without the need for a coffee-making machine.
Consider trying out the following methods:
- Use your own homemade pour over technique by turning a napkin into a makeshift coffee filter
- You can purchase coffee bags (nearly identical to teabags) and let them steep in a cup of hot water (just as you would when making tea)
- Finally, if all else fails, there’s always instant coffee available!
FINAL VERDICT
While espresso machines and drip coffeemakers are convenient luxury items to have for making a good cup of coffee, they are far from required. As you can see from the method that we described above, it’s possible to make a perfectly good cup of coffee using nothing but coffee beans, some hot water, and a little bit of DIY ingenuity.
