Coffee is a must-have in the morning for much of today’s population. Without coffee, people can develop migraines, mood swings, and go through withdrawal. Relying on the coffee maker to get coffee can be a problem, especially when the coffee maker breaks. Now let’s look at how to make coffee without a coffee maker.
Using the Microwave
The easiest way to make coffee without a coffee maker is to use the microwave. First, fill a mug with water and place it in the microwave for about two to two and a half minutes. The water doesn’t need to boil but needs to be incredibly hot. Next, stir in the coffee grounds, about a tablespoon should do. Finally, let it sit until all the coffee grounds have settled to the bottom of the mug (three to four minutes). The coffee is ready to drink, just be careful; the bottom of the mug will be full of grounds.
Creating a Coffee Bag
This approach to making coffee without a coffee maker is similar to making a cup of tea, except the coffee bag needs to be made first. The bag will be made out of a coffee filter. First, measure out the desired amount of coffee for a single serving. Next, put it in the center of the filter. Close the filter using a string and creating a little pouch. This string can be any string as long as it is not sealed in wax. Place it in the mug, leaving the string out, like a tea bag. Heat water using a kettle, pot, or cup in the microwave. Slowly, pour the hot water over the coffee bag and let sit for three to four minutes. If stronger coffee is desired, leave the bag in longer. If weaker coffee is desired, take the bag out sooner. Remove the bag and throw it away before enjoying the cup of coffee.
Cowboy Coffee
Making cowboy coffee dates back to when the west was won. In a saucepan or kettle, put one tablespoon of coffee for each serving. Next, add 8 ounces of water for each serving to the saucepan or kettle. Place onto a heat source, whether that is your stove or a fire. Bring to a boil and allow the boil to continue for about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit until coffee grounds sink to the bottom (three to four minutes). If using a kettle, slowly pour coffee to avoid grounds. If using a saucepan, use a ladle to serve coffee from the top of the pan. The coffee is ready to drink.
Making Cold Brew Coffee
If brewing hot coffee doesn’t appeal, let’s look at the cold brew-making process. This method is simple and produces a unique flavor. First, coarsely grind your coffee beans. The ideal cold brew coffee ratio is about 1 cup to 4 cups of water. Put your coffee in a jar or pitcher and pour over the cold water. Stir to make sure all the grounds are wet. Cover it and let this mixture steep for a minimum of 12 to 15 hours at room temperature. After it has steeped, filter the coffee grounds out by pouring the coffee through a fine mesh sieve or coffee filter into a new pitcher. And voila! You’ve learned how to make cold brew coffee at home that you can enjoy straight or with milk or sweetener.
If All Else Fails…
It’s always good to have instant coffee on hand. If these three ways of how to make a coffee without a coffee maker don’t work, instant coffee could save the day. Instant coffee is often more bitter and has a poor reputation but it will ward off the migraines, mood swings, and withdrawal until a decent cup of coffee can be found. So, if all else fails, drink a cup of instant coffee.
