THE SHORT ANSWER
Automatic drip machines shower hot water over grounds in a filter. Begin with 30 g coffee and 500 g water, using a grind suited to your machine, then adjust strength to taste.
- Starting recipe
- 30 g coffee / 500 g input water
- Grind
- Medium; follow basket guidance
- Time
- Machine-dependent; often 4–6 minutes
- Temperature
- Machine-controlled
What you’ll need
- Clean drip machine and matching filter
- Scale and grinder
- Fresh drinking water
Make it, step by step
- Check the machine’s manual, clean the basket and carafe, and fit the correct filter.
- Add 500 g fresh water to the reservoir and 30 g medium-ground coffee to the basket.
- Level the bed, place the carafe correctly, and start the brew.
- Let the cycle finish before pouring for a more even strength throughout the batch.
- Stir or swirl the carafe gently. Serve promptly, or transfer to an insulated vessel rather than cooking it on a hot plate.
Make it yours
A machine “cup” may be smaller than your mug. Weighing the water avoids that breakfast-time surprise. A clean machine is part of the recipe.
These are home starting points, not lab-tested guarantees. Follow the safety and capacity guidance for your exact equipment.
Sources & further reading
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