There are a lot of coffee drinkers out there who like to brew coffee at home. And, for those people, making drip coffee bags can be a great option. It’s easy and convenient, and you can make it just the way you like it.

To make your own drip coffee bag you need a coffee filter, ground coffee, and a staple. Start by cutting the coffee filter into a square that will fit over the opening of your mug. Then place 2-3 tablespoons of ground coffee in the center of the filter. Finish by securing all corners with a staple.

In this blog post, we will tell you how to make coffee drip bags, what supplies you need, and some coffee tips for making the perfect cup of coffee using this great brewing method!

How Do You Make a Coffee Drip Bag at Home?

Making your own drip bag coffee at home is easy! Follow the detailed steps below and you’ll be enjoying your very own cup of drip coffee in no time. All you need is:

  • A coffee filter
  • Ground coffee
  • A staple

Let’s get started:

  • Step 1: Take one coffee filter and pour 2-3 tablespoons of ground coffee into the circular region at the bottom.
  • Step 2: Fold the bag in half. Make it up like you would wrap a taco. Each of the rounded edges must come together. Contain the coffee inside a half-moon section corresponding to the container’s circular base.
  • Step 3: Bring the corners at the bottom together. Both of the corners need to go upward and over the front. Raise the bottom corner over the top of the filter and to the right, and then fold up the right side to the left. The remaining sides of the coffee filter should protrude somewhat out of the center and be flanged.
  • Step 4: Fold the remaining unfolded part of the filter down. Move it over to the left side. At the same time, move the top left edge down and to the right so that they pull the top together to meet in the middle. At this stage, the very top can have a small pointed tip.
  • Step 5: Round off your corner. The top of the filter should be folded down approximately 1/4 inch. You should have a flatter edge at this point.
  • Step 6: Make the coffee filter bag. Fold down the whole top like an envelope flap. This will result in a bag-shaped form.
  • Step 7: Staple the folded top. You may attach a string for easier access after brewing the coffee.

How Much Coffee Do You Put in a Drip Bag?

The amount of coffee you’ll need to put in your drip bag will depend on how strong you like your coffee. For a stronger cup, use more coffee.

If you like it weaker, use less. We recommend using two tablespoons of ground coffee per cup as a starting point. From there, you can adjust the amount up or down to find your perfect brew.

We have some simple tips when adding coffee grounds to your homemade coffee bag:

  • Fill each drip bag with 10 to 12 grams of fresh ground coffee, which is equivalent to 2 to 3 tablespoons.
  • You may choose your own choice of coffee but we suggest fresh medium ground coffee to start.
  • Because the grounds might potentially fill the whole bag and make an unwanted mess, we do not recommend filling it all the way to the top.
  • You can shake the drip bag to level the grinds so that you may have an equal extraction. The filter’s “ears” should then be opened so that it may be hung on the cup.

How Do You Prepare Homemade Drip Bag Coffee?

Now that you know how to make your own drip coffee bag, it’s time to learn how to brew your coffee using this method. Here are the steps:

Step 1: Invest in a ground whole bean, high-quality coffee

To keep the full taste of coffee made using a filter, it is essential to wait until just before making the brew before removing the filter.

Step 2: To reduce waste, weigh your freshly ground coffee beans

The flavor of the coffee will be enhanced when it is freshly ground and of good quality. Grind around 10 to 12 grams of coffee grounds from your fresh beans.

Step 3: Place the coffee in your filter

Add the coffee grounds to your new coffee drip bag. Then fold the coffee bag and place it in your cup. Make sure that the ground coffee is placed in an even layer.

Step 3: Add hot water

The amount of water you’ll need to add will depend on how many cups you’re making. For each cup, you’ll need around 200ml or just under one cup of water. To make more than one cup, just repeat the process.

You should not add boiling water to your coffee grounds as this will make your coffee taste bitter. Instead, wait for the water to cool for around 30 seconds after boiling before adding it.

Step 4: Wait for blooming to finish

You will see the coffee grounds gently rising and swelling as it absorbs the water. This phenomenon is known as the “coffee bean blooming,” It is caused by carbon dioxide escaping from the coffee grounds. 

This would enable a more balanced extraction since most of the gas would have been removed from the grounds at this point, making it possible for the water to extract the flavors we all like effectively.

Step 5: Steep and discard

When all the water has been poured and steeped for around two to three minutes, your coffee is ready. You can then discard the drip bag.

How About Steeped Coffee? What is it?

Steeped coffee is not a grinding technique and serving; instead, it is a method of preparing coffee before serving. The process of brewing coffee consists of subjecting the coffee beans to hot water at various stages. 

The same fundamental process is used in preparing cold brew, except that hot water is used in place of cold, and the extraction process is allowed to continue for some longer.

On the other hand, preparing coffee using a process known as “steeping” does not need the use of any apparatus at all.

Steeped Coffee and Instant Coffee Drips, Are They The Same?

In no way, shape, or form are they similar, especially in preparation. Freeze-drying is the method that is used for producing the vast majority of instant coffees. The coffee is brewed and reduced to a concentrate. 

When the substance has a slush texture, a drum or a tray is used to cool it to freezing. The coffee has solidified into a block at this stage.

Following this step, the frozen coffee is pulverized into granules before being subjected to a drying vacuum that evaporates the ice and leaves behind instant coffee grains.

Coffee bags that are steeped in hot water often contain the ideal quantity of ground coffee for that purpose. It’s similar to a French press, but there’s no mess to clean up afterward.

Steeped Coffee Bags are pre-packaged in bags or can be made at home using our handy guide above. This makes them ideal for preparing a single serving of coffee without any waste.

When it comes to taste, steeped coffee has a richer and more robust flavor than instant coffee. This is because all the oils and flavoring agents are extracted from the ground beans during the brewing process.

In contrast, freeze-drying removes much of these subtle tastes, leaving behind a stronger and more bitter coffee.

So, if you’re looking for an easy and convenient way to make a delicious cup of coffee, give steeped coffee bags a try. You might be surprised at just how good they are!

Final Thoughts

We hope that our guide has shown you how to make a drip coffee bag using a simple steeping method.

This is an easy way to make a delicious cup of coffee without any waste at home, and the taste is much richer and more robust than instant coffee.