Being out of coffee filters isn’t such something to worry about, especially if you live in New York, where there’s an average-sized supermarket on every other street (the majority will be stocked with the filters on any given day).

But there are also occasions when it doesn’t seem like an option to get out of the apartment without downing anything caffeinated, as on the weekend or early-morning job days.  (And this is particularly relevant when you aren’t located in a neighborhood with an establishment that offers filters handy.)

How to make coffee without filter

Occasionally we have to get innovative to figure out how to put together a cup of coffee without any special tools.

This post will definitely be informative if you’re curious to know how to brew an excellent coffee without using a filter, either on the stove or in the drip maker.

Full Immersion Technique

Full immersion brewing is a method of brewing coffee in which the ground coffee is submerged in hot water for a predetermined duration of time, usually 3-5 minutes. After that, the coffee and water are separated by either running the coffee through a filter or pressing down on a plunger.

Full immersion brewing is a simple procedure that results in an intense, whole-flavored cup of coffee. It is also an incredibly accommodating approach, thereby making it a fantastic option for beginners.

  1. Heat some water in an electric kettle or in a pot on the stove.
  2. When the water boils, turn off the heat source and let it sit.
  3. Add 2 full tablespoons of medium to thoroughly grounded coffee beans to your favorite brewing vessel.
  4. On the surface of your ground beans, add 170 ml to 240 ml of the warm water.
  5. After stirring the mixture, hold off for 4 minutes.
  6. Put a kitchen towel on top of the cup.
  7. Fill your mug with the coffee and water mixture. 
  8. Enjoy your coffee.
Full Immersion Technique

Cold Brew Coffee

Cold brew coffee is created by soaking coarsely ground beans of coffee in icy water for a prolonged period of time, typically 12-24 hours. This technique yields coffee that is less acidic and bitter than conventional hot brewed coffee and has a smoother, more concentrated flavor.

  1. Fill a jar partly with 2.9 oz. or 83 g (10 to 13 teaspoons) ground (medium-coarse) coffee.

Making use of a spoon, blend the ingredients together.

  1. The jar should be cooled for 7 to 12 hours after capping.
  2. A kitchen towel or a piece of double-layered cheesecloth should be placed over the cup before you pour your cold brew coffee into it.
  3. Pour your coffee into the cup. 
  4. Pour your cold brew coffee over the ice cubes in your cup.
  5. Dilute the cold brew concentrate with water or milk. 
Cold Brew Coffee

Cowboy Coffee

Cowboy coffee is a simple, rustic way to make coffee that has been enjoyed by cowboys and campers for generations. It is made by boiling coarsely ground coffee beans in water, then pouring off the coffee and leaving the grounds behind.

  1. Boil water in an oven or on a flame.
  2. Allow for 30 seconds before after from the heat source before brewing.
  3. Fill in your pot with boiling water and tw teaspoons of ground coffee.
  4. Mix everything together, and give it a brief stir to ensure proper mixing.
  5. Allow it to sit for about two minutes, then mix it again. 
  6. Allow this to sit unnoticed a second time.
  7. Now slowly tilt the container back towards yourself while carefully pouring off the top layer of the brew until the majority of the liquid has been drained. 
  8. Serve it hot and fresh. 
Cowboy Coffee

Turkish coffee

Turkish coffee is made by brewing beans in water that has been heated. The water is added to the finely ground powder in a pot (e.g. cesve), which is then heated to boiling. The main way of extraction is the diffusion of solubles at high temperatures. In addition, less water-soluble substances that produce the usual bitter, strong, and dark chocolate flavors are removed at these high temperatures.

When the temperature hits boiling, the heating usually gets paused, but the extraction of the coffee still takes place as the grounds are in contact with the hot water. Depending on the brewer’s routine, boiling may take place more than once. Before serving, the grounds need to settle. As a result, the coffee becomes fairly strong and has sediment in the cup.

  1. Use a saucepan to boil water or any other technique; a microwave could be an alternative.
  2. Add your ground coffee after turning the heat off. 
  3. After giving it several stirs, stop for 5 minutes.
  4. For each mug of water, use 2 tablespoons of coffee beans.
  5. If a coffee “crust” appears on the top, press it down with a spoon and allow it to sit.
  6. If not, the beans must have fallen to the bottom of the pan, and you can gently pour the coffee into a mug without disrupting the grounds. 

Conclusion

You can see that having a shortage of coffee filters is not that sad. 

With a little imaginative thinking, there are numerous elements you may find in the house that may substitute paper coffee filters. 

The most straightforward choice is definitely picking an instant coffee. Yet, if you’re looking to discover a novel beverage, choose Turkish or cowboy coffee. 

You will be satisfied!