a person pours coffee beans into a coffee grinder

To brew an excellent mug of coffee, you'll need freshly roasted coffee beans, a grinder, and a coffee machine. Here's a simple guide: Grind the coffee beans using a burr grinder right before brewing. Choose a medium grind for drip coffee. For the right balance, stick to a 1:16 ratio of coffee to water. For 8 mugs, mix 1/2 mug of grounds with 8 mugs of water. Boil the water, then wait briefly before using it. For drip coffee, set a filter in the basket, add the grounds, and pour in the hot water. Enjoy your drink!