Introduction

I had no idea how popular the idea of brewing coffee without a coffee
maker would be.

Thanks to all of you, it has become one of the most popular posts we have
ever had here. Because of this, I decided it would be a good idea to do a
little research to find even more ways to brew coffee without a coffee
maker.

I spent some time researching and testing a few of these methods to

create the list you have before you.

So, if you need to make a cup of coffee but you just aren’t sure how you’re
going to do it because your coffee maker has broken down on you, then
take a look below at some of the best ways I have found to brew coffee
without a coffee maker.

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 1. The Hanky

Out of paper filters? No problem. All you need to do is track down a clean
handkerchief. Remember what I just said – CLEAN. Once you find one, go
grab two or three paperclips, preferably the larger ones that are designed
to hold a lot of paper as their grip is often stronger. Once you have these
in hand, you are ready to brew your coffee without the need of a coffee
maker or any of those paper filters.

1. Grab a handkerchief and some paperclips.

2. Attach the hanky to the sides of the cup using the paperclips to create
a makeshift filter for your coffee.

3. Add the coffee to the top of your newly created filter. The more you
use, the stronger the coffee will be.

4. Using a pot or kettle, heat the desired amount of water until it boils.

5. Using a small amount of water, wet the grounds and allow it to set for
30 seconds.

6. Slowly pour the water over your makeshift filter. Don’t pour too fast so
the water overflows your filter.

7. Remove the clips and the filter and enjoy your freshly brewed cup of
coffee.

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2. Imitation French Press

French presses work by using an immersive technique to create coffee.

This process can easily be imitated with basic items you have in your
kitchen. By doing this, you can make a truly impressive cup of coffee
without having to invest in an expensive accessory.

1. Measure out a tablespoon of coarse coffee for each cup you want to
brew.

2. Heat the appropriate amount of water based on the amount of coffee.

3. Wet the coffee and wait for 30 seconds.

4. Pour over the rest of your water.

5. Allow the coffee to stand for four minutes.

6. Pour it slowing into your cup making sure that the grounds don’t spill
into your cup.

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 3. The Microwave

While I don’t recommend using the microwave for making much of

anything, I won’t deny that it can be really handy when you are pressed for
time. That goes for those early mornings when you are rushed to get to
work but still need a good cup of coffee to start your day off right.

1. Fill a large cup with water.

2. Place it in the center of your microwave and heat it for approximately

two minutes (microwave times will vary). The water should be very hot
but not boiling.

3. Add a large spoon of coffee to the water and stir. If the water is the
proper temperature, you will hear it sizzle when you add the coffee.

4. Let it steep for a couple of minutes and allow the coffee to settle to the
bottom.

5. Add milk or sugar if desired and enjoy your cup of coffee.

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 4. Cowboy Coffee

Another way of roughing it with your coffee, this is actually a great way to
brew coffee while you are off in the wilderness camping and enjoying
nature. Who hasn’t wanted to be a cowboy at one time or another after
all? While you may not be able to rustle up some cattle, you can at least
make your coffee just like the cowboys used to. For this method, all you
will need is a basic kettle or pot.

1. Place your coffee into the bottom of the kettle.

2. Add the desired amount of water.

3. Place on a heating source. This could be a campfire if you are getting

back to nature or it could even be your stovetop if you are at home.

4. Stir the coffee and the water before he gets too hot.

5. All the water to come to a boil and remain that way for a couple of
minutes.

6. Remove from the heating source and wait while the grounds settle to
the bottom of the kettle.

7. Pour and enjoy! Yeehaw!

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 5. Mason Jars

This is a handy method for making coffee if you don’t have any other
alternative available to you. Grab a couple of mason jars and something to
use as a strainer. Coarsely ground coffee is also a good idea.

1. Boil two cups of water.

2. Add three to four tablespoons of coffee to one of the jars and pour the
boiling water over the grounds.

3. Allow the coffee to steep for four minutes.

4. Using a strainer, pour the coffee from the one jar into the other.

5. Add the coffee to your favorite cup and enjoy.

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 6. Percolate

Okay, I’ll admit it, in some ways this is a coffee maker of sorts, but not one
like you may expect. This is really a more old fashioned way of making
coffee on your stove. Hey, there is nothing wrong with the classics! This
method has been lost to the ages for many of us but it is a great way to
make a solid cup of coffee.

1. Open the percolator and add six to eight ounces of water per cup of
coffee. Be sure that you don’t add so much water that it reaches the
top chamber.

2. Place the chamber and tube assembly into the percolator and add the
desired amount of coffee – 2 teaspoons per cup of coffee.

3. Heat the water. All the temperature to rise until the water in the
chamber boils forcing some of it up the tube to the top where it
splashes onto the perforated lid of the chamber. This water then seeps
through the coffee grounds. Allow this process to repeat until the
“perking” action is complete.

4. Remove from heat before the brewed coffee boils.

5. Pour a cup of coffee and add whatever you want to create the perfect
cup of coffee.

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 Final Thoughts

There you have it. As you can see, you don’t really need one of those
expensive, fancy coffee makers after all. Sure, they do make coffee
brewing much easier and a much more pleasant experience, but that
doesn’t mean you have to live without coffee if it breaks down on you.

Using the methods above you can easily brew a great cup of coffee
without the need of a coffee maker.

So now there is no excuse for you ever having to go without coffee as now
you know exactly how to brew coffee with or without a coffee maker. I
encourage you to give these methods a try even if your coffee maker is
working.

You could find one of them makes a cup of coffee that you actually prefer
over your expensive coffee maker.

Since I started RoastyCoffee.com, I’ve been so overwhelmed by the

support of coffee lovers (both drinkers and producers), and I can’t wait to
see where this takes us.

Thanks for reading and enjoy!

Matt Giovansici

Creator of Roasty Coffee