How to Make a Single Cup of Coffee

Sometimes you don't have time to enjoy an entire pot of coffee or enough people to drink the whole pot. On mornings when you're in a rush or you don't want to waste most of a pot, simply make one cup of coffee to drink in a hurry.

Things You'll Need

• 2 1/2-inch diameter strainer
• Coffee filters or toilet paper

Instructions

1. Make a small filter from either pre-made coffee filters or toilet paper. Use scissors to cut small circles that will fit in a 2 1/2-inch diameter strainer.

2. Set your strainer inside your coffee cup.

3. Place your filter inside of your strainer, making sure it lines the entire area. Put approximately 1 tsp. of coffee grounds directly onto the coffee filter. Adjust the amount depending on the size of your coffee cup and the desired strength of your coffee.

4. Boil 8 oz. of water and pour it slowly through the strainer. Adjust the amount depending on the size of your coffee cup.

5. Let the coffee steep for about 3 to 5 minutes, depending on your desired strength. Add creamer and sugar for flavor and your single cup of coffee is ready.

Tips & Warnings

• You may have to experiment at little with the amount of coffee you use and how long you let it steep to get it to the strength you prefer.

• Use a larger strainer if your coffee cup is bigger than a regular sized 8 oz. coffee cup.

• Don't attempt to make the coffee without the tiny coffee filters, unless you want to drink coffee grounds.