Pull the plug on unnecessary electronics ­- literally

Rediscover coffee created without complex technology, expensive pads and awkward capsules. Scale back in every sense. Save time, the environment and your bank account. Using coffee filters is a brilliant idea that has proven its worth for a century. Fill your home with the warming aroma of coffee. Unplugged is trendy. Honest flavors in your cup that have helped make our world a smarter and happier place.

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For more coffee flavor in your cup

The correct technique makes all the difference when it comes to hand filtering. And to help you get it right the first time around, we have compiled a number of tips:

Insert the filter into the cone and dampen it with hot water; this will ensure that the coffee does not drip through too quickly. Then put the ground coffee in the filter. Rule of thumb: Use 6-8 grams of ground coffee for a small cup, 12-15 grams for a mug.  You only need to measure this once and then you can “translate” it in relation to the scoop you use.

First wet the coffee with a little hot (i.e. no longer boiling) water. Only use as much water as you need to cover, allowing the coffee to absorb all the liquid. This is the best way to extract all the aromatic oils. Wait for about 30-60 seconds and then slowly pour on the rest of the water using a circular motion. For a milder brew, pour all of the water into the filter at once; for a more robust flavor, pour in intervals and allow the water to completely drip through before adding more.

Obviously the taste will vary depending on the type of beans, the quantity, the grind, and the quality of your water. It’s best to test various methods and perfect your own.

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Pour-Over Coffee - The latest trend in the U.S.

The classic paper coffee filter is a German invention and already more than a century old. The recently discovered passion for hand-brewed coffee, on the other hand, hails straight from New York. “Pour-Over Coffee” is currently THE cult in America’s cities.

More and more coffee bars are serving fresh, hand-filtered coffee. The process itself is a conversation starter, and every cup can be customized. The longer preparation time is actually a blessing in disguise for coffeelovers – a welcome break from the hustle and bustle.

Foto: Pat Castaldo