Of all the possible ways to brew coffee, French press brewing is one of the easiest, cheapest, and most convenient methods. Of all the possible ways to brew coffee, French press brewing is one of the easiest, cheapest, and most convenient methods.
These devices are available in a wide range of prices and quality levels, as well as with additional features. In general, the cheapest models should not be preferred, as although they serve well, they do not stand up to prolonged use and are easily broken. However, you should not buy the most expensive French presses.
High-end French presses tend to have a fairly high price tag due to their name brand and unusual design. These products do not offer any functional advantages over a good average French press. Good quality presses can be found in kitchen supply stores, large specialty stores, and even some coffee shops.
Making coffee in a French press
Step 1: Need to grind coffee beans
Unlike some espressos and other coffee drinks, French press coffee is very easy to prepare. The first thing to do is grind the coffee. The grains should be coarsely ground, it is not scary if large particles remain after grinding. Try to use one partial tablespoon for every two cups of water that will fit in a French press.
Thus, if your device holds six glasses of water, add about three tablespoons of coffee to it. You can adjust this amount to your liking, but the suggestion is also a good one. If you prefer to skip this step, you can purchase ground coffee.
Step 2: Add Water
Place the ground coffee into an empty French press. To make sure the coffee gives a rich taste, add a small amount of cold water to it and stir. Let the coffee sit in the cold water while you heat up enough water to pour into the press. Do not heat water in the device itself.
The best thing is to heat the water on the stove or in an electric kettle. However, it should not boil. The easiest way to make sure the water isn't too hot is to let the water warm enough, but wait a minute or two for it to cool down before pouring it. After that, pour water into the French press with coffee, cover it with a lid.
Step 3: Brew and Enjoy!
When brewing coffee, make sure the sieve is on top of the French press. This will allow the grains of coffee to float freely in the water for proper brewing. However, after making sure that it is lowered firmly down - this is necessary to preserve the taste.
Brew the coffee for five minutes, then push the plunger all the way down. After that, you can immediately pour the finished drink into cups.
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