Much of your coffee’s flavor comes from the oils. A drip machine‘s paper filter retains most of these oils and they never make it to your cup. A french press, on the other hand, lacks a paper filter and ensures you maximize the flavor potential Paper filters take out flavor and oils. Why is French … Read more
Is a coffee press worth it? If you want to make a flavorful, full-bodied cup of coffee at home, and you don’t want to spend a lot of money on gear, a French press is a great option. This brewing method is quick and consistent, and a French press doesn’t hog counter space (like a … Read more
Yes, you can use ground coffee in Keurig by utilizing a reusable filter for single cups or either a mesh filter or flat-bottom paper filters for the carafe side Be sure to use the right grind size to prevent ground coffee from clogging the filter and getting into your coffee. How much ground coffee do … Read more
While you can put coffee ground for a drip machine through a Keurig, just slightly coarser works a little bit better Too fine a grind will lead to sediment in your coffee cup, but too coarse will lead to the water rushing through the coffee too quickly and not extracting as much flavor. Can you … Read more
Most of the OXO 8 cup coffee maker‘s housing and its thermal carafe are made from stainless steel. That said, all plastic used is bpa free Are oxo coffee makers BPA free? One of the units that qualify as BPA free is the OXO Barista 9 Cup Coffee Maker which is also SCAA-certified. Buying this … Read more
There are french presses for all budgets, from $15 to $150 The cheapest of these are functional, but we don’t actually suggest going for the cheapest model you can find. Inexpensive french presses are cheap—and not just when it comes to price. To lower costs, knock-off brands use cheap plastic and thin glass. Is it … Read more
With french press, the grind really does matter If it’s too fine, the coffee will taste bitter. On the other hand, if the grind is too coarse, it’ll taste weak. The surface of the grind will dictate how much water touches it during the brewing process. What kind of coffee grinder is best for French … Read more
french presses use a metal filter that allows natural oils and fine particles from the coffee beans to pass through into your cup This is what gives French Press coffee it’s rich and hearty body compared to brewing methods that use a paper filter. Is French press or filter better? A drip machine‘s paper filter … Read more
While most french presses produce a very similar cup of coffee, heavy bodied and aromatic, there are some different options out there that may make your experience more or less enjoyable: there are glass, metal, and ceramic options, as well as variations in sizes and filter types Are all French presses the same? French Presses … Read more
If you want to make a flavorful, full-bodied cup of coffee at home, and you don’t want to spend a lot of money on gear, a french press is a great option. This brewing method is quick and consistent, and a French press doesn’t hog counter space (like a drip machine) or require a perfect … Read more