Because there is no paper filter used with a french press, more of the oils inside the coffee bean make it into the brew The oils are what gives the coffee its taste and are therefore part of what allow you to start to distinguish between one variety from another (beans from Guatemala vs. Kenya … Read more
The french press has a reputation for being one of those fancy coffee brewing gadgets , but it’s actually pretty straight forward. Here’s how it works: Just steep your coffee grounds in hot water for about four minutes, strain, and you’re good to go. What is special about French press coffee? Rich, delicious taste Because … Read more
How does a french press coffee maker work? A French press makes coffee by immersing ground coffee in hot water and then separating the grounds from the coffee by pressing down the filter water should be at about 200ºF to optimize flavor extraction. Any hotter (water boils at 212ºF), your coffee will taste burnt. What … Read more