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Filter Coffee: The Simple Steps for a Perfect Brew

Fill your coffee maker’s reservoir with clean, filtered water. This really makes a difference in taste and keeps your machine running longer. Insert your filter—paper or reusable, just make sure it fits well. I prefer unbleached paper filters since they don’t add any weird flavors. Measure out your coffee. Go for medium to medium-fine grounds, and use about 1 heaping tablespoon per 5 ounces of water. Freshly ground beans always taste better! Place the grounds in the filter, set up your machine, and hit the brew button. Some machines let you customize strength, so play around with that if you like a bolder cup. Once it’s done, don’t let the coffee sit on the burner too long or it’ll get that burnt taste. Clean up right away—old grounds and leftover coffee can get gross fast. Honestly, a good filter and fresh water are the real secrets to a great cup every morning. #FilterCoffee #CoffeeRoutine #BrewBetter #Food #Cooking