Make Coffee Without a Coffee Maker: Easy DIY Guide

Learn simple methods to brew coffee without a coffee maker. Perfect for home & DIY enthusiasts!

Home & DIY

FigsiT Project Rating

DIY-friendly

Safe for beginners. Use oven mitts and take care with boiling water and hot pans.

Safety gear: Oven mitts

Tools Required (5)

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Materials Needed (2)

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Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. 1.
    Boil 6 ounces of water in a kettle.
  2. 2.
    Add 2 tablespoons of ground coffee to the boiling water.
  3. 3.
    Stir the mixture well.
  4. 4.
    Remove the saucepan from heat and let it steep for 2 minutes.
  5. 5.
    Place a fine-mesh strainer over your coffee mug.
  6. 6.
    Pour the coffee through the strainer into the mug, allowing the grounds to be filtered out.
  7. 7.
    Serve and enjoy your freshly brewed coffee.

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