Brewing instructions: Insert the plug firmly into the drain hole, and twist the handle. Place a standard basket filter in the brewer. Set the brewer on top of your coffee cup. Add your usual amount of regular grind coffee. The suggested amount is 1⁄2 ounce ground coffee per 9 ounces boiling water. Add boiling water till about 3/8” below top edge of brewer. Pour the boiling water in the center of the brewer, so that the filter will not be disturbed. About 9 ounces of boiling water will give you 8 ounces of coffee in your cup. Stir thoroughly, so that all the grounds are in contact with the water. After 3 minutes, firmly grip the handle of the brewer, twist the plug, and remove it. The coffee will drain into your cup in about 30 seconds. Then, tilt the brewer slightly toward the drain hole to drain the last drops of coffee into your cup.