Okay, so you’re making some pour-over coffee and you need to get your water to the perfect temperature. Somewhere between 195˚F and 205˚F depending upon who you believe (I’ve heard some finadamentalist coffee zealots say that the water MUST be exactly 197˚F or all hope is lost). You could buy a special kettle with a built-in thermometer like this OXO model for $99 and change. But if you already have a glass measuring cup, an instant-read thermometer, and a microwave, there’s an easy and cheaper way. Just measure out the same amount of water in the cup and use your instant-read thermometer and a little trial and error to find the ideal time to heat the water in your microwave. Once you’ve found that perfect setting, you can just repeat every time you pour a cup. In my
