Coffee maker, coffee filter, coffee beans, grinder (optional), measuring cups, and water.
Measure out the right amount of coffee for your brew. A general rule is 1 tablespoon of coffee for every 6 ounces of water.
Grind your coffee beans to the right consistency for your filter coffee maker.
Place the coffee filter in the coffee maker and rinse with hot water to remove any paper taste.
Add the measured coffee grounds to the filter; this is very essential to measure.
Pour fresh, cold water over the coffee grounds in the filter to provide some moisture.
Wait for the coffee to drip through the filter into the coffee maker's pot.
Pour yourself a cup and enjoy your freshly brewed filter coffee.