1 Heat Water
Fill your kettle with clean water. I love the Bonavita Gooseneck kettle for two reasons. First is I can set the exact temperature I want to use and second the goose-neck spout provides me with excellent control over the water flow. This means I can easily distribute the hot water evenly over the coffee grounds.
2 Hot Water Rinse the Brewer and Your Mug
To minimize heat loss give both the brewer and your mug a hot water rinse.
3 Setup the Brewer
Place the stand over your mug and then the filter inside the stand. A 12-ounce mug will be ideal, although you can always brew less and use a smaller mug.