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Home / Dad’s Daily Brew: The Recipe for a Perfect Cup of Black Coffee

Dad’s Daily Brew: The Recipe for a Perfect Cup of Black Coffee

Dad’s Daily Brew: The Recipe for a Perfect Cup of Black Coffee

If Dad had a signature drink, it wouldn’t come with a paper umbrella—it’d come in his favorite mug, strong enough to fuel a backyard project and smooth enough to sip while telling the same joke for the 47th time. Let’s face it: when it comes to coffee, Dad doesn’t mess around. He likes it black, no-nonsense, and brewed just right. Because if there's one thing he takes more seriously than mowing the lawn in perfect diagonal lines, it’s his morning cup.

So in honor of Father’s Day, we’ve crafted the ultimate coffee “recipe” that’s all grind, no fluff. It’s the black coffee blueprint the dad in your life deserves—hot, bold, and ready to perk up their day. Let’s espresso ourselves properly, shall we?

Recipe: The Perfect Cup of Black Coffee (Dad Style)

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Yield: 1 perfect mug
Difficulty: Easier than assembling that grill (allegedly without instructions)

Ingredients & Tools:

  • Peet’s Coffee beans (freshly roasted = extra credit)
  • Burr grinder (or pre-ground, if Dad’s on vacation)
  • Programmable drip coffee maker (because convenience is king)
  • Kitchen scale (because Dad loves precision)
  • Fresh, filtered water
  • Favorite mug (bonus points if it says “#1 Dad”)

Step 1: Heat Things Up
Good drip machines get the water to the ideal range (195–205°F), so just make sure your machine is clean and ready. That’s the coffee sweet spot—hot enough to extract flavor, but not so hot it burns the beans (or Dad’s patience).

Step 2: Grind to Shine
Grind those Peet’s beans to a sand-like consistency. Not beach sand—more like the sand trap on the 9th hole he’s been trying to conquer. If you’re using pre-ground, make sure it’s for drip—not espresso or French press.

Step 3: The Golden Ratio
Measure 1 gram of coffee for every 16 grams of water. For a standard mug, that’s about 2 tablespoons of ground coffee for every 6 ounces of water. (Yes, Dad, we did the math for you.) Use a scale if you want to flex your inner barista—or just eyeball it, Dad-style.

Step 4: Brew It and Let It Be
Add the grounds to your machine’s filter basket, fill the tank with filtered water, and let the drip do its thing. Bonus points if you set the timer the night before so it’s ready when Dad wakes up. Classic.

Step 5: Sip & Savor
Pour into the mug that’s seen every fishing trip, weekend project, and awkward family group pic. Sit back, sip, and enjoy.

Serve with classic dad moves: socks with sandals, unsolicited advice, or humming along to the classic rock station.

Final Notes from the Roastmaster (That’s You, Dad)
The secret to a great cup of black coffee isn’t actually a secret—it’s great beans, careful brewing, and taking a moment to enjoy it. With Peet’s, you get that fresh-roasted flavor that stands up on its own, no sugar or cream required.

Because when it comes to black coffee, Dad's not looking for bells and whistles—just a rich, bold cup that says, "I've got this."

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