Choose your coffee type and grind level (whole bean → grind fresh; medium-fine for most brewers)
Measure coffee and water (start with about 1:16 coffee-to-water...
Use coarsely ground coffee (about 1:4 coffee-to-water by weight)
Choose a container with a lid (pitcher, jar, or French press)
Add coffee grounds to the container
Add...
Heat water to just off the boil (about 90–96°C / 195–205°F)
Measure coffee grounds (about 1:15 to 1:17 coffee-to-water by weight)
Grind coffee coarsely (similar to...