Craving that morning jolt but your coffee maker is MIA? Don't despair! You can still brew a fantastic cup of coffee with a few simple techniques.
**The Cowboy Method:** This is as rugged as it sounds. Simply boil water on the stovetop. Remove from heat, add coffee grounds (about 2 tablespoons per cup), stir, and let it steep for about 4 minutes. Gently pour, leaving the grounds in the pot.
**The French Press Hack:** If you have a French press but the *press* part is broken, fear not! Follow the same process as you normally would (add grounds, hot water, steep for 4 minutes), then carefully pour through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth to filter out the grounds.
**The DIY Pour-Over:** All you need is a cone-shaped filter (paper or reusable), a mug, and some hot water. Place the filter in the mug, add grounds, and slowly pour hot water over the grounds in a circular motion, allowing the water to drip through. Voila! Freshly brewed coffee without a dedicated coffee maker. Now go conquer your day!
