Posted Sun Apr 6, 2008, 3:28pm Subject: How to: An inexpensive, easy single cup method
I was sitting here today relaxing and really craved a small simple cup of delicious coffee. I didn't want to make a full pot or make an espresso based drink. All I wanted was a cup of pure black goodness.
I decided to try taking a coffee filter from my drip maker and placing it in my cup (all the way to the bottom and up the sides). I then added some ground coffee and boiling water. I let the mixture steep for four minutes then simply lifted the filter (thus the grounds) out of the cup and discarded leaving behind a very clean filtered strong cup of delicious coffee.
Basically it’s a homemade take on the coffee bag (tea bag) style brewing. What I noted though with this approach is the grounds had room to move around as the filter clung to the cup walls. I like the flavor of full submersion brewing which this approach allows then by removing the filter the grounds are sifted out of the mixture very effectively.
Best of all its a one cup method (something that suits me best) and completely user customizable. Even better was I was able to use the hot water wand from my espresso machine (so I didn't have to heat the water). A very simple elegant solution when all I want is a cup of coffee!
Anyone else try this or something like it? How do you like it?
buckfush Senior Member Joined: 11 Mar 2008 Posts: 18 Location: philadelphia, pa Expertise: I live coffee
Posted Sun Apr 6, 2008, 4:12pm Subject: Re: How to: An inexpensive, easy single cup method
I tried something like this; that is, I poured french pressed coffee through a basket paper filter that I put over the top of my cup. The problem was, by the time the coffee would run through the filter, it would cool off. I've also tried the aeropress with mixed results. I really want to be able to continue with my french press, but a big jump in cholesterol at a pretty young age has pretty much precluded its use anymore.
Agreed if one likes the cup of a press. I do enjoy press often and the above offers a cleaner filtered cup without a press or other brewing device to clean afterward.
Its odd but I never cared for my single cup press while I really enjoyed my 8 and 12-cup presses and the cups they produce.
Posted Sun Apr 6, 2008, 5:40pm Subject: Re: How to: An inexpensive, easy single cup method
You guys are too funny. For about $3, you can buy a one cup melitta filter (plastic) that will make one cup of terrific coffee. My local el cheapo supermarket carries them in their coffee section. You really don't have to reinvent the wheel to make a single mug of coffee. Michael
Posted Sun Apr 6, 2008, 5:46pm Subject: Re: How to: An inexpensive, easy single cup method
mgwolf Said:
You guys are too funny. For about $3, you can buy a one cup melitta filter (plastic) that will make one cup of terrific coffee. My local el cheapo supermarket carries them in their coffee section. You really don't have to reinvent the wheel to make a single mug of coffee. Michael
Kimberley Senior Member Joined: 27 Mar 2008 Posts: 13 Location: Ohio
Grinder: Capresso Drip: Bunn with thermal carafe
Posted Sun Apr 6, 2008, 7:54pm Subject: Re: How to: An inexpensive, easy single cup method
I'm glad you posted about those Melita cup-top drip filters. I saw one at a coffee shop and wondered about them. That sure would beat making more coffee than I really need at home in the morning, and partial batches in our Bunn never turn out quite right. I need to try that Melita number.
By the way, about French press...I saw a FP travel mug and thought that was a good idea, but wondered about how long it would taste good. Considering you'd sip on it gradually rather than pour it into cups, would it taste good all the way to the last sip? Does anyone use one of these insulated FP mugs?
Eiron Senior Member Joined: 12 Nov 2007 Posts: 162 Location: Loveland, Colorado Expertise: I love coffee
Espresso: Quick Mill 0930 Grinder: Quick Mill 031, Solis 166 Drip: Technivorm KBTS Roaster: frying pan & wooden spatula
Posted Mon Apr 7, 2008, 7:38am Subject: Re: How to: An inexpensive, easy single cup method
I started using a Bodum insulated travel FP at work about two months ago. The coffee's much better than the junk the office brews. It stays hot for about 20 min, but if I set it inside a larger thermal cup it stays hot for maybe 40 min. Same if I use it in the car. I just put the travel FP into a larger thermal cup & then put that into a holder of some type.
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FlyRod Senior Member Joined: 5 Sep 2007 Posts: 160 Location: Modesto California Expertise: I love coffee
Espresso: Miss Silvia Grinder: MACAP MC4C83R Doserless... Vac Pot: AeroPress Drip: Milita Pour Over Roaster: Behmor 1600; Wagner 775...
Posted Mon Apr 7, 2008, 9:31am Subject: Re: How to: An inexpensive, easy single cup method
I agree with the AeroPress thought, I used a pour over Mellitta one cup for years. Once I got the Aero, I really havent used the Melitta much at all. Still have it though. That AP makes a wonderful single cup of Fresh Roasted Joe.
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