How To Make Drip Coffee

The Patience Coffee Drip Coffee Guide

Recipe: (Standard Home Brewer)

• Coffee: 60g

• Water: 960g (1:16 ratio)

• Grind: Medium (similar to granulated sugar)

• Water Temperature: 200°F / 93–94°C (most brewers heat automatically)

• Yield: About 4 cups
  
  To adjust batch size, maintain a 1:16 ratio — 1g coffee for every 16g water.

Step 1: Choose Your Coffee

• Use freshly roasted, freshly ground coffee.

• Drip brewers highlight balance, making medium roasts or approachable blends ideal.

• Grind size matters: too fine will cause bitterness; too coarse will produce a weak cup.
  

  Step 2: Prepare the Brewer

• Place a paper filter in the brew basket.

• Rinse the filter thoroughly with hot water to remove paper taste and preheat the carafe.

• Empty the rinse water before brewing.

  Step 3: Weigh and Grind

• Measure 60g of coffee and grind to a medium texture (between pour-over and coarse).

• Add the grounds to the filter and gently shake to level the coffee bed.

Step 4: Add Water and Start Brew

• Pour 960g of water into the brewer’s reservoir.

• Start the brew cycle.

• If your brewer has a pre-infusion or “bloom” feature, use it to allow gases to escape before full brewing begins.

• Let the brew complete without interruption.

Step 5: Wait and Watch

• Brewing should take about 5–6 minutes total.

• If it brews too fast, grind finer next time.

• If it brews too slow, grind coarser.

Step 6: Swirl and Serve

• When the brew finishes, gently swirl the carafe to ensure even flavor distribution.

• Serve immediately for the best flavor.

• Avoid letting the coffee sit on a hot plate for long periods, as it can develop bitterness.

  Step 7: Taste and Adjust

• Sour or thin cup: grind finer or slightly increase the coffee dose.

• Bitter or harsh cup: grind coarser or use slightly less coffee.

• Lacking clarity: rinse the filter more thoroughly or try a different brand.