I'm so excited to bring you the first post in a series of coffee tutorials! I know these don't exactly qualify under the "simplicity" umbrella, but without coffee, life would be a lot more complicated, so I think it fits. Besides, I think everyone should know how to brew the perfect cup from the comfort of home! 

A French Press is a great place to start if you're looking to brew a better cup than your Mr. Coffee coffee maker can do. It only takes 4 minutes and yields a nice, bold cup.