A Very Simple Method Of Making Coffee
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📝 Description
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🥘 Ingredients
Allow 1/2 oz., or 1 tablespoonful, of coffee to each person; to every oz. allow 1 pint of water.
👨🍳 Method
Have a small iron ring made to fit the top of the coffee-pot inside, and to this ring sew a small muslin bag (the muslin for the purpose must not be too thin). Fit the bag into the pot, pour some boiling water in it, and, when the pot is well warmed, put the ground coffee into the bag; pour over as much boiling water as is required, close the lid, and, when all the water has filtered through, remove the bag, and send the coffee to table. Making it in this manner prevents the necessity of pouring the coffee from one vessel to another, which cools and spoils it. The water should be poured on the coffee gradually, so that the infusion may be stronger; and the bag must be well made, that none of the grounds may escape through the seams, and so make the coffee thick and muddy.
📜 From Mrs Beeton's Book of Household Management (1861). Public domain.
⭐ Reader Reviews
Honest opinions from readers who have explored this book.
I tried my hand at Mrs. Beeton's "Very Simple Method of Making Coffee" this week, and I must say, the simplicity of the method is indeed its charm. The use of a muslin bag fitted into a small iron ring to steep the coffee grounds was a delightful surprise. I found that it kept the coffee remarkably clear and free from sediment, a detail that I appreciated greatly. This method would be perfect for a weeknight cook who values both simplicity and tradition. The gradual pouring of boiling water ensures a strong infusion, and the lack of need to transfer the coffee between vessels keeps it hot and fresh. The only caveat is that one must ensure the muslin bag is securely sewn to prevent any grounds from escaping. I recommend giving this method a try for a taste of vintage coffee-making at its finest.
