fill french press with the desired amount of water (see measurements below). Watch the coffee bloom (fresher coffee results in a better bloom). Give the grounds a good stir. Let it brew for 4-5 minutes How do you know when French press coffee is done? Rather than using a thermometer, I like to boil my … Read more
Because there is no paper filter used with a french press, more of the oils inside the coffee bean make it into the brew The oils are what gives the coffee its taste and are therefore part of what allow you to start to distinguish between one variety from another (beans from Guatemala vs. Kenya … Read more
We recommend the pricier Espro P6 french press as a top-of-the-line model This stainless steel press contains the same ultra-fine double filters as the P3. And even though it’s expensive, there’s no danger it will shatter if you drop it. Also, its double walls will keep coffee hot for more than an hour. Is the … Read more
You certainly can use a paper filter while you’re using a french press by either cutting one to the circular size and replacing the metal filter, or you can pour it through your regular drip coffee filter. Both ways will clean up your cup and remove the cholesterol-raising oils from the coffee. Do you put … Read more