Majority today is dependent on the hands of a coffee maker. These ‘dependent’ people including myself have been arrested to the love of coffee and might not be able to function without it.
The taste, aroma and all these health benefits related to coffee we hear every now and then also won't let you skip it. As the time demands, be a free human and get rid off the dependencies, even if it's a coffee maker.
What’s worse than getting up and not having to taste your morning brew? I tell you what might be next; A line of curse words for everything. A bad mood to work? God forbid. What if you want a cup of coffee but don’t want to go through the regime of the coffee maker’s fancy push and high-tech control panels.
All this hassle can be saved if you know how to make coffee without a coffee maker. I've got all the recipes lined up for your ease which will prepare the delicious coffees if you follow all the instructions in right way. And guess what? All of them do not require you to have a fancy coffee machine.
Read below and thank me later!
Things you should know before-hand
I got to tell you something before you head over to the kitchen and get all worked about your brewing.
1. Fresh Grounds
Always use fresh grounds. I can not press on this enough. Fresh ground coffee is a whole lot of different game, I tell you. These fresh grounds make your coffee better than in the maker, if not better. Using stale grounds can make your coffee taste bitter and not so worth the effort you put it in.
2. Store Coffee Beans (Right Way)
Moisture is alarmingly important issue that needs to be tracked. The coffee beans lose their taste once they are exposed to moisture. The proper way to store coffee beans plays a very important role in its freshness. This might be the main reason you will need the best coffee container for storing fresh beans.
3. Temperature Monitoring Device
Temperature of the water you use while making your coffee is a very important. If the water’s temperature is too low then the flavour in the coffee grounds cannot be justified. And if your water is too hot it can damage your coffee grounds and deliver a bad odour to your coffee. Different coffees vary the temperature of water but the average is 195-205 Fahrenheit.
10+1 Best Methods/Recipes to Make Coffee Without Coffee Maker
Following these best recipes will make you master the art of experimenting different coffee taste as per their respective recipes.
1. The Cowboy Method
Timing: 5 minutes max
Remember when you grandma showed you her coffee party photos around the fire? Their wasn’t a coffee maker insight but they seemed to enjoy it to the fullest. How? The classical cowboy coffee is your answer. Getting its name from the old American cowboy stories, this coffee recipe has survived generations and many camp fires.
What will you need?
Not a cowboy hat necessary but okay if you have one.
Instruction to Do it
2. The Strainer Method
Got coffee cravings? But don’t want to go to the grocery store? This is the time you use that strainer. Yes a strainer but the one with double mesh and small holes. See how.
What will you need?
Instruction to Do it
3. The Coffee Bag Method
Starting this method from the 18th century in France, this method has brought the coffee enthusiast the combination of coffee and comfort.
The coffee bag method is believed to be by far one of the simplest ones. If the odds are against you and you have no coffee maker then I would suggest you to just bag this method. It is pretty much similar to the tea bag for a single serving.
What will you need?
DIY Your Coffee Bag
Instructions to Do it
4. The French Press Method
Timing: 4 minutes approx
The french press method might be the least effective method to make an espresso but it can get you very close. However, if you follow this method religiously you will know how to ace this method.
What will you need?
Instructions to Do it
5. The Turkish Coffee
As the name suggests the Turkish Coffee is inspired from the tea of Turkey. The Turkish tea is boiled in a special pot called cezve. That is where the Turkish coffee is inspired from. The speciality about Turkish coffee is the foamy texture from the boiling of water and powdered coffee grounds.
What will you need?
Instructions to Do it
6. The Moka Pot Method
Timing: 5 minutes approx
The moka pot method first exercised by Luigi di Ponti in 1933 is alive until date with different manufacturers. The most attractive thing about it is that it can provide the closest espresso without a coffee maker right there on the stove. Although it is not exactly the machine espresso but is something quiet close to savour your cravings.
Presenting you the right combination of classical and modern, the moka pot method:
What will you need?
Instructions to Do it
7. The Cold Brew Method
Prep time: 5 minutes. Rest time: 12 hours.
You know the real coffee-star these days - The Cold Brew. it has made its way to every local and high end coffee shop. It's safe to say that its my personal favourite.
Plus all this confusion about iced or cold brew being the same. This recipe will not only teach you how to make cold brew but also explain you the difference from iced coffee. Like the recipe shared by The New York Times.
So follow below.
What will you need?
Instructions to Do it
Servings: 4 cups
8. The Handkerchief Method
Timing: 5 minutes max
Who needs a coffee maker when he has the opportunity to brew that cup of coffee at home. In a more rustic and less expensive, environmentally friendly way. The Handkerchief Method is your choice, if you prefer all that.
What will you need?
Instructions to Do it
Simple and hygienic as that. Your cup of delight+coffee is ready.
9. The Microwave Method
Got a microwave you thought was not much of a use? It will be useful once you learn this method. Avoid all the string, cloth, coffee maker blah blah and get your coffee.
What will you need?
Instructions to Do it
10. The Swedish Egg Method
The Swedish is the strongest coffee game. Apart from the usual coffee maker but an interestingly additional egg, we present you the Swedish Egg Method.
What will you need?
Instructions to Do it
11. The Iced Coffee Recipe
Timing: 10 minutes approx
Remember your old love? The iced coffee. Whatever new flavours come around, the iced coffee is going to be a classic for sure. So if you love it this much, why don't you learn to make it without a coffee maker? I’ll guide you how.
What will you need?
Instructions to Do it
Final Thoughts
Let's face it - we've been completely dependent on our beloved coffee machines these days and it's almost impossible to imagine a life without it.
But if there is:
You can still enjoy a nice and delicious cup of coffee by following the above given methods/recipes with the help of - french press, coffee filter, saucepan, strainer etc.
AND yes, none of these methods require you to have an operational coffee machine.
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