Most people need a coffee in the morning when they get up. Half-asleep and still in their pajamas, they pour water into the machine and search for coffee filters in the usual place. The surprise followed by annoyance is usually considerable, however, when the package is unfortunately empty. A morning can't start well like that. However, there's no need to be upset, because it is indeed possible to still get a fresh coffee.
How do you brew coffee without a filter?
Cotton
Alternatively, you can basically use anything as a filter that is made of fine and, above all, clean cotton made. You can of course cut the fabric into a large circle. A diameter of roughly approx. 15 cm. At the edge, make some small cuts now, on which a cord can be attached to tighten the filter. Now you can put some ground coffee in the center of the cotton circle as usual and tie the fabric into a pouch with the cord.
This coffee pouch is now placed in a cup like a tea bag and poured over with boiling-hot water. When the coffee has reached the desired color, you can remove the homemade filter and enjoy the hot drink as usual.
Tip: simply clean and wash this reusable pouch and use it again for the next time.
Kitchen roll
But instead of a cotton cloth you can also simply use sturdy paper towel to use. For this, the paper towel is laid double or triple on the bottom of the cup.Important: the paper must lie directly on the bottom so that it does not tear when poured over with water. The paper towel must of course stick out well over the sides of the cup so that you can catch the coffee grounds again. The grounds are piled in the middle of the paper towel as usual and finally poured over with boiling-hot water. Now let the grounds steep for about a minute and then carefully gather the paper towel at the ends and pull it out. In this way all the coffee grounds are removed from the cup and nothing stands in the way of enjoying the coffee.
Of course you can also put the paper towel into the coffee machine's filter holder. For that you use particularly strong paper towel and fold it double or triple into the filter unit. In an emergency this option is no problem.
Turkish coffee
When all else fails, you can quickly make yourself a Turkish coffee whip up. For this, a little ground coffee is put into a cup and filled with boiling-hot water. Then let the coffee steep well, during which the grounds of course settle to the bottom of the cup. Important: do not stir the coffee, otherwise you will of course stir up the grounds on the bottom of the cup again.
Coffee maker as a backup
If you want to be completely sure, buy yourself a coffee maker as a replacement. This is often found when camping or in apartments. You can make coffee quickly and easily with it.
Tips for a perfect coffee experience
Important for a good coffee: remove the pot quickly from the warming plate after brewing, because keeping it warm reduces the coffee quality.
After brewing you should enjoy your coffee enjoy within 20 minutes – otherwise the coffee loses its quality and above all its aroma.
By the way, a high-quality coffee also tastes good cold.
To enhance coffee, excellent fresh whipped cream. You should not use condensed milk. Whole milk is also not suitable for coffee – just do the taste test, the difference is huge.
At an organic market a vendor recommended honey in coffee to me – it takes the bitterness out of the coffee.
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