Life Hacks: How to Make Coffee Without a Coffee Maker
Picture this: you wake up in the morning and head out to start the coffee machine. You flick the switch a few times and... nothing. Your coffee maker is broken. Here's another scenario: you go camping and pack your French press to enjoy a perfect cup of java while you watch the sunrise. Despite your best efforts, your French Press shatters on the trip.
Fortunately, there are plenty of ways to make coffee without a coffeemaker. Here are four approaches to try.
The Pour-Over Method
The pour-over method has become a favored brewing method by coffee lovers in recent years. Even those who have coffee makers will often use this method to start their day. To make coffee using the pour-over method, you will need:- A filter cone or disposable coffee filter
- Bull clips or clothespins (if using a disposable filter)
- Your favorite mug
- Your favorite Jim's Organic Coffee
- Hot water
The Cowboy Method
People have been drinking coffee since long before coffee makers existed. If you thought the cowboys were going decaffeinated or had some fancy brewing apparatus, you're sorely mistaken. The Cowboy Method is perfect for power outages and camping trips. For this method, you will need:- A saucepan with a lid
- Your favorite Jim's Organic Coffee
- Water
- A ladle (optional)
The Steeping Method
Take a hint from the tea drinkers and try steeping your coffee with a DIY coffee bag. This method is quick and easy without having to worry about gentle pouring techniques. For the steeping method, you will need:- Your favorite mug
- A disposable coffee filter
- A string (not waxed)
- Jim's Organic Coffee
- Hot water
The Cold Brew Method
For something entirely different, you can try the cold brewing method. Take note that this approach requires some extra time. However, if you plan ahead, you can have amazing iced coffee waiting for you every summer morning. For the cold brew method, you will need:- Your favorite Jim's Organic Coffee (Try Sweet Love Blend for Cold Brew - our pick!)
- Cheesecloth, a filter, or strainer
- A spoon
- Two large mason jars
- Cold water
- A fridge
- Time
Article By Guest Blogger Ashley of TheBlogFrog