To make coffee at home, here are several common methods and a simple recipe for cafe-style hot coffee:

Basic Drip Coffee Method

1. Use a drip coffee maker.
2. Fill the water reservoir with the desired amount of water.
3. Place a coffee filter in the basket.
4. Add coffee grounds-generally, use 1 tablespoon of coffee per cup of water.
5. Turn on the machine and let it brew

Instant Coffee (Cafe-Style Beaten Coffee)

Ingredients:

• 1.5 teaspoons instant coffee granules
• 1.5 tablespoons sugar (adjust to taste)
• 3 tablespoons hot boiling water
• 1 cup milk

Steps:

1. In a cup, mix instant coffee and sugar.
2. Add hot boiling water and stir briskly.
3. Beat the coffee mixture vigorously with a spoon for 3-4 minutes until frothy.
4. Heat milk until it boils.
5. Pour the hot milk into a jar and shake vigorously for 1-2 minutes to create froth.
6. Pour 1/3 to 1/2 of the milk into the coffee, stir, then add the remaining milk with the frothy layer on top.
7. Optionally, sprinkle cinnamon or cocoa powder for extra flavor.
8. Serve immediately

Other Popular Methods

• French Press: Steep coarsely ground coffee in hot water for about 4 minutes, then press the plunger down.
• Pour-Over: Pour hot water slowly over coffee grounds in a filter, allowing it to drip through.
• Espresso: Use an espresso machine to force hot water through finely ground coffee for a concentrated shot.
• Cold Brew: Steep coffee grounds in cold water for 12-24 hours, then strain

Tips

• The coffee-to-water ratio is important; a general guideline is 1 part coffee to 17 parts water for drip or pour-over.
• Experiment with grind size and brewing time to suit your taste.
• For milk-based coffees like lattes or cappuccinos, froth milk to different degrees depending on the drink

This overview covers simple home brewing and a popular beaten coffee recipe that requires no special equipment