Under pressure
Espresso
Hot water is pushed through finely ground coffee under pressure. The result is a small, concentrated drink.
The basics
How coffee is brewed
Pressure, gravity, or time. Each method gives you a different starting point.
Through a filter
Drip coffee
Water passes through ground coffee and a filter. Gravity carries the brewed coffee into the pot below, making a larger, less concentrated cup than espresso.
Slowly steeped
Cold brew
Coffee steeps in cool water for several hours. After straining, serve it chilled. A concentrated batch can be diluted with water or milk.