How to Make Coffee in the Microwave
To start, let’s talk about the best way to make coffee in the microwave. If you use a manual brewer, like a French press or pour-over, simply heat your water in the microwave until it boils, let it sit for 30 seconds to a minute, and then proceed as usual. The end goal, after all, is to have your ground coffee come in contact with hot, near-boiling water. But what should you do if you only have a mug, coffee, and water?
Equipment
- Microwave
- Microwave-safe mug
- Spoon
Ingredients
- 12 ounces water
- 1 ounce ground coffee
Instructions
- Fill your mug with water and place it in the microwave. Water takes about 2-3 minutes to boil in the microwave, depending on your microwave’s wattage. A benefit of heating water in your mug is your coffee will stay hot for longer since the mug is hot and won’t suck heat out of your coffee.
- Let the water sit for about 30 seconds, so it cools to approximately 205ºF, the optimal temperature for brewing coffee.
- Stir in your ground coffee. If you don’t have a filter, you’ll have to make do by leaving the grounds in your mug. This isn’t as bad as it sounds at first and won’t taste overly strong and bitter if you drink your coffee quickly.
- Be careful to avoid the sludgy mess at the bottom of your mug. We’ve wound up with a mouthful of grounds before, and it is not something we care to experience again.
Notes
Of course, if you have a filter, we recommend you use it. Just because you’re using the microwave to heat water doesn’t mean your coffee experience has to be different from your usual routine. We like to use a French press in our regular coffee routine, and it is the perfect brewer to use in combination with the microwave.
Nutrition
Calories: 1kcal