How to make Filter coffee

Filter coffee, often called drip coffee, is a straightforward and rewarding brewing method that highlights the natural flavours of the coffee. Here’s a step-by-step guide to making a great cup of filter coffee at home:

Ingredients & Equipment

What you need

A coffee dripper

Paper filter

Kettle

Kitchen scale

Timer

Ingredients

Freshly ground coffee (medium grind, like granulated sugar)

Hot water (just off the boil, around 90-96°C)

Step 1

Prepare the Filter

Place the paper filter in your dripper and set it over your mug or carafe. Rinse the filter with hot water to remove any papery taste and to preheat your brewing equipment. Discard the rinse water.

Step 2

Measure and Grind Coffee

Use a coffee-to-water ratio of 1:15 to 1:17. For example, 20 grams of coffee to 300 grams (ml) of water is ideal for one cup. Grind your coffee to a medium consistency.

Step 3

Add Coffee to the Filter

Place the dripper with the filter and coffee grounds on a scale. Add the coffee grounds to the filter and shake gently to level the surface. Tare the scale to zero.

Step 4

Bloom the Coffee

Start your timer and slowly pour just enough hot water (about twice the weight of the coffee, e.g., 40 grams for 20 grams of coffee) to wet all the grounds evenly. Allow the coffee to bloom for 30-45 seconds. This step releases trapped carbon dioxide and enhances the flavour of the final brew.

Step 5

Brew the Coffee

After the bloom, pour the remaining water in slow, steady spirals starting from the centre and moving outward, avoiding the edges of the filter. Continue pouring in stages, keeping the water level consistent until you reach your target weight. This should take about 3-4 minutes.

Step 6

Allow the Coffee to Drain

Once all the water has been poured, let the coffee drain through the filter completely. The entire process should take about 4-5 minutes. Adjust your grind size or pouring speed if it takes too long or finishes too quickly. You’ll soon master your grinding skills. Getting the perfect grind takes some patience.

Step 7

Serve and Enjoy

Remove the dripper and discard the used filter and grounds. Swirl the brewed coffee in your carafe or stir it in your mug to ensure the flavours are evenly mixed. Pour into your cup, savour the aroma, and enjoy your freshly brewed filter coffee.

Need The Brew Kit?

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Unbleached HARIO V60 Filter Papers

The original and best filter coffee papers from Hario. 40 Unbleached papers  to perfectly fit the iconic Hario V60 dripper in sizes 02. Rinse the filter paper with boiling water before use. This will minimise any paper taste getting through to the end brew and allow the coffee to filter through easier.

£4.85

Milk Frother Jug

Professional quality straight sided foaming jug with lined measurements etched on both sides for right and left handed milk frothing, improved accuracy and less wastage. Narrow spout for superior pouring control and latte art. Impress friends and family with the perfect coffee at home. Available in 0.35 and 0.6 litre stainless steel.

£8.75 – £12.25

Stainless Steel Cafetiere

The French press, or cafetière, is a coffee brewing device invented at the end of the 19th century. Cafetières are a great way to make consistently delicious coffee. These high quality 18/10 stainless steel cafetiere have thermal wall construction for heat retention. Cool -touch handles, satin finish and are Dishwasher safe. Stainless steel cafetieres not only look modern and elegant, but provide an extremely durable alternative to conventional glass French presses.

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Pod Machine Cleaner capsules

Keeping machines clean will keep your brew in tip top condition. Cleans & removes bitter coffee oil residue from the brew chamber, exit spout and nozzle of your machine. Regular use extends your machine’s life span allows you to enjoy better tasting coffee. Easy to use capsule format.

£7.50

Infuser Tea pot

Heat resistant porcelain 2 cup infused tea pot, stainless steel infuser and lid. Just add your favourite loose leaf tea or remove the strainer to brew with tea bags. Available in grey and red, dishwasher safe.

£19.80

HARIO V60 Brewer

No machine needed. Hario’s V60 is a world-recognised iconic coffee dripper. The revolutionary conical dripper helps your filter and brew coffee to exacting standards. They are designed to sit on any cup. This one is 2 cup which in our opinion produces enough liquid gold for a good size mug! The brewer comes packaged with a measuring scoop but you will need to purchase filter papers separately.

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