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
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
While the process seems simple, different coffee makers can produce different results The temperature of the water affects the flavors extracted from the ground beans, while the time the water is in contact with the beans can affect the strength of the brew. Do certain coffee makers make better coffee? While the process seems simple, … Read more
regular drip coffee maker. Single-serve brewers simplify yet enhance coffee brewing and once you latch on to the gourmet coffee taste, it’s hard to go back to a standard brew. But with the on-going costs of coffee capsules, this is not a budget way to make coffee, especially when there are several people to serve … Read more
A coarse cold drip grind size is ideal for making cold drip coffee. Therefore, we recommend a grinding level of 9-10 out of 10 for any cold brew method. With cold brew coffee specialties, especially full immersion coffee, the coffee powder is immersed in water for hours. Does grind size matter for cold brew? Cold … Read more
While the exact flavor of pour-over coffee varies by specific device, brewing method, and type of beans used , there is an overarching taste experience that makes pour over so popular. Are all pour overs the same? There are many pour-over products out on the market and all come with different brand names and designs … Read more
For french press, you want your beans to have a coarse, even ground , as seen in the photo above. And as always, you want freshly ground beans, so if you haven’t gotten around to getting that grinder yet, now’s the time. Do you use coffee beans or ground in a French press? It’s generally … Read more
We recommend starting with a 1:12 coffee-to-water ratio If you’re using 350 grams of water, you’ll want 30 grams of coffee. To start, gently pour twice the amount of water than you have coffee onto your grounds. For example, if you have 30 grams of coffee, you’ll want to start with 60 grams of water. … Read more
The rule is two tbsp. coffee, one cup water (8 oz.) Regardless of the type of beans you have, this is the mix that will give you a great flavor without overpowering you. Can you make 1 cup of coffee in a french press? The rule is two tbsp. coffee, one cup water (8 oz.) … Read more
A general guideline is called the “golden ratio” – one to two tablespoons of ground coffee for every six ounces of water This can be adjusted to suit individual taste preferences. Can you over steep coffee? Simply brewing for too much time can lead to over extracted coffee The grounds release their yummy flavors, but … Read more