How hot should water be to brew ground coffee directly in a cup?

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I don't have a coffee press so I just brew ground coffee as you would tea: in the cup.

How hot should be the water to brew with this method? Should it be boiling, or a lower temperature?

score 8 · Answer 1 · answered Jan 27 '15 at 22:15

Your method most closely resembles Turkish Coffee, which is suggested to be served at hot, but not boiling temperatures. Since the exposure to the grounds is so direct, it's easy to burn the coffee at boiling temperatures. You want a full body, but not a burnt taste (yuck!) Turkish Coffee World recommends about 158 degrees Fahrenheit or 70 degrees Celsius.

score 4 · Answer 2 · answered Jan 27 '15 at 22:11

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I'm no expert, but a frequent enjoyer, and I also use freshly ground coffee in a cup, then pour water over it. I always go with boiling water and have never heard of any reason to change. My coffee tastes great too, so I think I'm doing it right.

By the way, in my country (Sweden) we call that a 'Turkish' brew.

answered Jan 27 '15 at 22:11

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How interesting! In Poland we use the same name. – Jan 27 '15 at 22:12

score 0 · Answer 3 · answered Jan 27 '15 at 22:24

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I go with around 165 degrees Fahrenheight (73 C).

answered Jan 27 '15 at 22:24

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Why? Any references to back this up? – RubberDuck Jan 28 '15 at 02:09

How hot should water be to brew ground coffee directly in a cup?

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