
	Intro: Before you begin Step 1: Measure the coffee Step 2: Add the coffee to the maker Step 3: Turn it on! Step 4: Brew!







	Gold filter: A gold-plated, reusable filter, most often V-shaped. A gold filter screen is fine enough to allow the essential oils to pass through but not the bitter grounds. And unlike paper, cloth or other metals, gold imparts no flavor of its own.

2torial #0604:
Learn2 Make a Great Pot of Coffee (Continued)

Measure the coffee

This is arguably the most important step in brewing great coffee...and where most errors are made.

The rule of thumb is:
2 tablespoons of ground coffee for each 6 ounces of water, or 30 ml of coffee per 180 ml of water
This ratio is appropriate for most manual and electric brewing systems but there are some exceptions (see Step 2 Tips).

A "cup" from most automatic drip makers measures 5 ounces, so adjust accordingly. For instance, a 12 cup automatic would require 20 tablespoons of ground coffee. Note: many coffee scoops measure 2 tablespoons.

For a milder pot of coffee, make as directed above, then dilute to taste with fresh hot water. The result has more body and flavor than if you'd just used less coffee.

Step 2