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. How … Read more
The french press has been in the news for awhile as an unhealthy way to brew coffee, because it’s filter doesn’t filter out the cafestol Cafestol is a substance that causes the body’s LDL, the “bad” cholesterol, levels to rise. Is it unhealthy to use a French press? unfiltered brew contains diterpenes, which are oily … Read more
Why is french press coffee better? Rich, delicious taste 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 … Read more
Is french press coffee stronger than drip coffee? No. The flavors in press coffee tend to be more intense because the stainless steel mesh doesn’t filter out the fine particles (called “fines”) or the natural oils Drip coffee filters out both oils and fines, which give a cleaner taste that can seem milder. Is filter … Read more
The pour-over coffee method is similar to the drip method , in that you saturate coffee grounds with water and collect the liquid as it passes through a filter. However, one of the main problems with the drip method is that you have little control over how the machine brews the coffee. Can you use … Read more
The french press has been in the news for awhile as an unhealthy way to brew coffee, because it’s filter doesn’t filter out the cafestol Cafestol is a substance that causes the body’s LDL, the “bad” cholesterol, levels to rise. Is it unhealthy to use a French press? unfiltered brew contains diterpenes, which are oily … Read more
The pour-over coffee method is similar to the drip method, in that you saturate coffee grounds with water and collect the liquid as it passes through a filter However, one of the main problems with the drip method is that you have little control over how the machine brews the coffee. Are pour over filters … Read more
Unfiltered brew contains diterpenes, which are oily substances found in coffee beans that can raise your “bad” LDL cholesterol , according to harvard health publishing. And high cholesterol levels can increase your chances of heart disease, heart attack and stroke. Is french press really better? WINNER: The French press is the winner when it comes … Read more
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. Is French press … Read more
WINNER: The french press is the winner when it comes to full-bodied, rich-tasting coffee At the same time, some people prefer the lighter taste produced with the drip method. Thus, choosing a better method for your subjective taste is a matter of your taste rather than the method. Is a coffee press worth it? If … Read more