You might know it as a cafetiére, plunger or french press, but the truth is that there have been several patents with different names and from different origins for this popular brewing device. Is French press coffee the same as plunger? There is no difference between coffee plunger and French press – both are synonyms … Read more
In standard kitchen measurements, a large mug of coffee (16 oz of water) requires 6 Tbsp of ground coffee for a 1:15 ratio, 8 Tbsp for a strong 1:12 ratio, and 5 Tbsp for a weak 1:17 ratio. Most french presses are 32 oz, which means 12 Tbsp of ground coffee at regular strength How … 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 have … Read more
The short answer is that NO You might be wondering if your french press is microwave safe? Sometimes we take the time to carefully brew a beautiful cup of coffee, only to accidentally leave it on the counter to get cold. Can I put my Bodum in the microwave? The bodum double wall glasses are … Read more
Use one scoop of coffee per cup – So, if you have an eight cup cafetiere, use eight scoops of coffee (see 2. above), also pre-warm the cup and milk (if using). How many spoons of coffee do you put in a cafetière? Use one scoop of coffee per cup – So, if you have … Read more
You can brew plunger coffee with either filter roast or espresso roast coffee For a fruitier, lighter brew to drink black, we prefer a filter roast coffee; for a richer brew with lower acidity and for those who want to add milk to the brew, we recommend using espresso roast coffee. What type of coffee … Read more
Can you make espresso with a regular coffee maker? You can’t truly make espresso with a regular coffee maker , but you can make some modifications to brew very strong coffee that will have a more intense flavor like an espresso shot. Is espresso just finely ground coffee? Espresso is a shot of concentrated coffee, … Read more
The common consensus is that percolators brew stronger coffee because you’re basically getting double brewed coffee on the first go. On the other hand, a drip coffee maker only runs water through once, making a brew that is cleaner and less strong. What are the drawbacks of a coffee percolator? Percolators Are Prone to Make … 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 I use … Read more
Drip coffee makers normally don’t function this way They have a higher flow rate but lower water pressure than a proper espresso machine. You also won’t get the crema that an espresso machine creates. This is why your result won’t be authentic espresso, though it will still be delicious. Can I put espresso in a … Read more