The principle here is very simple. Near-boiling water drips and filters through coffee placed in a cone, down into a pot below.

Some drip filters use filter papers in the cone. Many newer coffee makers do not need these.

Electric Drip-Filter Coffee Maker

• Choose coffee of fine to medium grind.
• Add the required amount of cold water to the water tank, according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
• If filter paper is required, insert one into the cone.
• Add 7-10 grams of ground coffee per cup into the filter paper or filter basket.
• Turn on the machine - the process is automatic.
• When all the water has filtered through, the coffee is ready.

Most drip-filter coffee makers have a hot plate to keep the coffee warm however for the best possible flavour, don’t let it sit for any length of time on the hotplate or the coffee will burn and taste bitter.