How to Make Coffee in a Coffee Maker. Whether you need a full pot of rocket fuel
before the birds start chirping or just like a few sips of decaf with your dessert, knowing
how to make coffee is an indispensable—and simple—skill. You will need Ground coffee Coffee maker Coffee
filter and cold water. Step 1. Make sure the coffee you use is the
right grind for your coffee maker. Consult your owner’s manual if you’re
not sure. Step 2. Insert the proper size filter into the filter
container. It should fit easily, without bunching up
or folding over. If your coffee maker has a permanent gold-tone
filter, you won’t need to add anything extra. Step 3. Determine how many cups of coffee you want
to make—an average cup is 8 ounces—and put 1 level tablespoon of ground coffee per
cup into the filter. Use a heaping tablespoon for stronger coffee. Store coffee in an opaque, airtight container
on your counter or in a cupboard for up to a few weeks, but contrary to popular belief,
don't keep it in the refrigerator. Step 4. Fill your coffee maker pot with cold water,
based on the number of cups you're making. Although you can use the calibrated markings
on the pot, measuring out the water with the cup that you plan to drink from will give
you just the right amount. Step 5. Pour that water into the compartment usually
found under a lid on top of the coffee maker. Step 6. The compartment has measurement lines too—double
check to make sure the water measures the same in the compartment as it did in the pot,
especially if water was spilled in transfer. If they don’t match, add water to bring
it up to the right amount. Step 7. Return the pot to the coffee maker’s heated
surface, close the water compartment lid, and push the start button. Once the trickle stops, it’s time to get
out the cream and sugar and face the day. Did you know The first automatic drip coffee
maker – Mr. Coffee – was invented in 1972.