My wife received a new coffee maker for her birthday, and I have been able to enjoy the benefits. She was given a Chemex coffee maker, which is basically a simple, glass, pour over coffee maker and carafe in one. One of the perks of this coffee maker is that you have complete control over every aspect of how you brew your coffee. For example, you can get the water hot enough to brew it correctly, pour a little water initially to let your coffee bloom, control how fast you pour your water, add as much ground coffee as you want, and grind your beans as course or fine as you want. The only downside that I have found with this maker is that your coffee cools off pretty quickly unless you drink it fast, place it on a warm stove-top, or transfer the coffee to a insulated mug.
Another great coffee brewing system that my wife and I like to use, much like this one but made for a single cup of coffee, is a pour over drip cone. We have a Hario V60 and we are constantly pleased with how good the coffee ends up tasting. There are also different brands of pour over drip cone coffee brewers out there to chose from that are really good.
The last method that is pretty cheap, simple and makes a good cup is a French Press. Basically you measure and pour in the freshly ground coffee. Pour in your boiling water, wait about 6 minutes. Push down on the press, and then drink. One note, just make sure you grind your beans kind of coarse or you might get some grinds in your cup.
If you are looking for a way to make some good strong coffee and are not super thrilled with your current brewing system, then check these out. They are cheep, simple and make great coffee! Plus you can save money by not brewing 10 cups of coffee at a time when all you need is one really good cup.
~Trev
| Hario V60 |
Here's a video that shows how to make coffee using the pour over method.
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