Should You Plunge A French Press?

Allow the coffee to bloom for 30 seconds. Pour the remaining water and place the lid gently on top of the grounds. Don’t plunge just yet. Let the coffee steep for four minutes How long do you wait to plunge a french press? Allow the coffee to bloom for 30 seconds. Pour the remaining water … Read more

Why Did My French Press Explode?

french presses can potentially explode if they’re under too much pressure When fine coffee grounds clog the filter screen, pressure can build and prevent the plunger from being pressed downward any further. If you continue to press harder, the French press can explode. Why does my French press overflow? It happens if you use coffee … Read more