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Many people like the convenience of the new Folgers single-serving coffee bags. They're great when you just want one cup and can they be taken to work or used when going camping. Unfortunately they're very expensive. Isn't there a simple, cheap method of making your own single-serve coffee bags out of readily available materials? Yes there is! Make your own using coffee filters!
Steps
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1Take a single coffee filter 8-12 cup, and pour 1 1/2 tbsp coffee into the round bottom area.[1]
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2Fold the coffee filter in half like a taco so that all the round edges meet, being careful to keep the coffee within the half-moon region that represents the circular bottom.
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3Fold the bottom right corner up over the front up and to the left as far as it will allow, then fold the bottom left corner up over the front and to the right as far as it will allow. The remaining edges of the coffee filter should stick up out of the center slightly flanged wide.
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4Fold the top right edge of the remaining filter down and to the left and the top left edge down and to the right so they bring the top of the filter to meet in the center. At this point the top of the filter may be slightly pointed.
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5Fold the top of the filter down once about 1/4" to create a flat edge instead of a pointed edge.
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6Fold the entire top down like an envelope flap to create a "satchel".
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7Finish by stapling through the folded top flap. If desired a string can be stapled to the satchel at the same time.[2]
Community Q&A
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QuestionWhat about the metal staple in the microwave oven?
Community AnswerYou're supposed to heat up the water first, then dunk the packet in the hot water for about five minutes. So the staple will never be in the microwave. Also, a staple is small enough vis-a-vis the amount of liquid that it won't affect the microwave. -
QuestionDo I need to use any specific type of ground coffee (like finely ground)?
Community AnswerNo, you don't need to use any particular grinding technique for this. -
QuestionCan this method be used to make a 'cold brew' coffee, or is that a whole different type of coffee?
JayteeohCommunity AnswerYes, the concept is the same. Instead of hot water, however, let the coffee steep for 12 to 24 hours at room temperature or in the refrigerator.
