Making coffee on the stovetop is a bit more involved than using an automatic drip coffee maker, but it’s worth the effort for a truly great cup of coffee. Here’s how to do it:
1. Start by heating up water on the stove until it reaches a boiling point. While the water is heating up, grind your coffee beans to a medium-coarse grind.
2. Once the water has reached a boil, remove it from the heat and let it cool for about 30 seconds. This will help prevent your coffee from becoming bitter.
3. Next, add your ground coffee to a pot or French press and pour in just enough of the hot water to wet all of the grounds. Stir gently and let this mixture “bloom” for about 30 seconds.
4. Now slowly add in the rest of the hot water, stirring gently as you go. If you’re using a French press, put the lid on now and let steep for 4 minutes before pressing down on the plunger to filter out the grounds.
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