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What is Your Favorite Way to Make Coffee?
markov_chain asks: "For a while I've been making coffee using home-ground whole beans and a standard drip maker. I settled on this method for its simplicity and good taste, even after trying numerous other methods (such as the French press, gravity percolators, and pressure percolators), each coupled with either pre-ground or whole beans. So far, the fresh ground beans are the only factor that made a significant difference in taste. However, when I recently spotted a a site that vaguely extols freshness, I began to wonder how much the freshness of the beans themselves affects the quality. Normally I thought the whole beans would retain the quality far longer, due to less surface area exposed to air, but clearly there still must be a decline; worse yet, it is difficult to gauge that decline since the sellers usually do not advertise the age of the beans. I would now like to pose a few questions. What is your preferred coffee-making method, and how does it compare to other methods you've tried? What are your favorite beans?"
1) 1 tablespoon of coffee grounds (use ones that have been brewed or percolated) per quart of water. Mix the grounds and water together.
2) You will probably want to use a bag with a larger nozzle (so the grounds can pass through easily).
3) You will also want to shake the mixture before administering.
4) Find a good position. Make sure you are comfortable and can relax. Be sure you can clean up if a problem is to occur.
5) Lubricate your anus. You might want a partner to massage some lubricant inside your anus and rectum. This will help when the nozzle is inserted. You will want your anus to admit the nozzle so that you can relax.
6) As the nozzle is inserted, relax as it passes your sphincter. You might want to take a couple of deep breaths as it passes.
7) Relax, as your partner turns on the flow. Mentally picture yourself receiving it. A good partner will slow the flow if you experience any gripping. You may end up making a mess if you panic. Instead, try to relax, everything will be fine. If cramps come (and they probably will during your first enema) have your partner stop the flow, breath deep, and try massaging your stomach area.
8) If you feel the need to evacuate, ask your partner to stop the flow. Relax, the desire will pass as your colon relaxes.
9) You might feel your stomach expanding. Let it. Try to hold the enema for a few minutes.
10) When it is time to evacuate, take yourself (with the tube still in place) to the lavatory. Wait until you are in a position to evacuate before you remove the tube.
11) After you evacuate, take a deep breath and feel your lightness.
Oh, you wanted coffee to DRINK!!!
Yeah, I won't drink that