How to Brew on a Coffee Maker

Refining a Familiar Cup

Classic and reliable, the coffee maker delivers a familiar, satisfying cup with ease. Perfect for everyday brewing, it highlights the coffee’s natural sweetness and body, making each morning ritual effortless. The following recipe is designed to be brewed on the Technivorm Moccamaster — our preferred coffee maker — but you can adapt it to whatever machine you use.

Brew Time
4–6 minutes

Grind Size
Medium-coarse

Coffee Dose
59 g

Water Amount
6 cups (half pot)

What You'll Need

Technivorm Moccamaster KBGV Select Add to Cart|$349

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Baratza Vario+ Home Coffee Grinder Add to Cart|$530

No. 4 Paper Filters for Technivorm Moccamaster Add to Cart|$8

Essentialist Mug Add to Cart|$25

Coffee Maker - Single Origin

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Coffee Maker - Single Origin

1. Prepare Your Filter
   Rinse your filter before you begin brewing to clear any paper residue and ensure that all the water you use for brewing goes into your final cup without getting absorbed by the paper filter. After rinsing, gently pour the water out without dumping the filter.

2. Grind Your Coffee
   For a half pot, grind 59 g of coffee to a medium-coarse grind and pour it into the filter. Shake it gently to settle, then place the cover on top of the filter.
   (For a full pot, use 98 g of coffee and 10 cups of water.)

3. Add Water
   Add the amount of water for your dose to the tank and put the lid on the tank.

4. Select Your Batch Size
   For a 6-cup dose, use the half batch selection. For a 10-cup dose, brew using the full batch selection. Ensure the glass carafe is on the hot plate and turn on the power switch.

5. Enjoy
   After 4–6 minutes, you’ll have a pot of hot coffee to enjoy.

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