French Press Coffee Pot
If you want a good cup a coffee, you will need to add some oil. Coffee oil is very flavorful and improves the taste of coffee, but it is lost during the normal filtered brewing process. Coffee made with a French press doesn’t pass through a filter so you dont lose those natural aromatic coffee oils. Most coffee lovers agree that a French press makes a superior cup of coffee.
A French press (sometimes called a coffee press) is usually a glass cylinder with a plunger like device inside. You place your coffee grinds inside and pour hot water into it. The water should not be boiling or you will scald your grinds, which will affect the taste. 200 degree water is the optimum temperature for a fine cup of coffee. If youre using a kettle to heat your water, remove it from the heat before if starts whistling. Either that or you can let the water boil but let it sit for a few minutes before pouring it into your coffee press. Remember to leave at least an inch of space when filling up the French press.
The best grinds for a coffee press are a little more course than usual. If you buy your own gourmet coffee beans and grind them yourself be sure not to pulverized them to dust. This will clog your press. Getting a coffee grinder to obey your commands takes some practice but it’s worth the effort. And don’t grind too much at once because once those grinds hit the open air, they begin losing their flavor.
After waiting about four minutes for your coffee to brew, it’s time to use the press. Remember that there’s very hot water in a French press and take precautions not to get burned. With a firm grip on the handles, slowly press the plunger down as smoothly as you can. Quick jerky motions could cause problems so avoid them. The press squeezes the coffee grinds down to the bottom of the chamber and leaves the coffee in the top. Now you’re ready to pour and serve.
The French press has undergone a makeover in recent years. Manufacturers have added French presses to travel mugs and thermoses. As long as you have hot water you can make a fresh brewed cup of coffee anywhere. And most of these travel mugs and thermoses are insulated so that your coffee will stay warm longer.
Most people start their day off with a cup of coffee. If you’d like to start your day with a little more style and lot more flavor then the French press may be just what you’re looking for. Why not give the French press coffee maker a try?
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