Classic Hot Coffee ☕ Bold, Smooth, and Comfortingly Simple

— The Foundational Brew Every Coffee Lover Should Master

This Classic Hot Coffee recipe is your starting point for every great cup — clean, balanced, and brewed just right.

Whether you like it black, creamy, sweetened, or dressed up with flavors, it all starts with a solid, well-brewed foundation. Great coffee doesn’t need to be complicated — just brewed with care and good beans.

Ingredients (Serves 1–2)

• 2 tbsp ground coffee (medium grind)
• 8 oz (1 cup) hot water (195–205°F / 90–96°C)
• Optional: milk, cream, sugar, or flavored syrup

Instructions (Drip / Pour Over / French Press Friendly)

Step 1: Choose Your Coffee

• Use freshly ground, medium roast beans for balanced flavor
• Grind just before brewing for best taste (medium grind recommended for most methods)

Step 2: Heat the Water

• Heat filtered water to just below boiling (ideal is 195–205°F)
• Let boiling water sit for 30 seconds if you don’t have a thermometer

Step 3: Brew the Coffee

Drip Machine

1. Add ground coffee to your filter
2. Pour in hot water and brew per your machine’s instructions

Pour Over (e.g. V60)

1. Rinse your filter, add coffee, and bloom with a small amount of hot water
2. Slowly pour remaining water in circles over 2–3 minutes

French Press

1. Add coffee and hot water, stir, and steep for 4 minutes
2. Press and pour immediately

Step 4: Customize Your Cup

• Drink it black to taste the roast
• Add a splash of milk, cream, or dairy-free alternative for smoothness
• Stir in sugar, maple syrup, or flavored syrup for sweetness
• Top with cinnamon, nutmeg, or whipped cream for café vibes

Flavor Variations

🍯 Honey Vanilla

• Add 1 tsp honey + ¼ tsp vanilla extract

🧂 Salted Caramel

• Stir in caramel syrup + a pinch of sea salt

🌰 Toasted Almond

• Use almond extract + oat milk for a nutty twist

Pro Tips

• Use a 1:15 to 1:17 coffee-to-water ratio for best strength (e.g. 20g coffee to 300g water)
• Use filtered water for a cleaner brew
• Always pre-warm your mug to keep coffee hotter longer
• Store beans in an airtight container away from light and moisture

Final Thoughts

Classic Hot Coffee is simple, versatile, and endlessly enjoyable. Brew it well and drink it your way — it’s the backbone of any great coffee routine.

Brew with care. Sip with intention. ☕🔥

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