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
Is french press coffee stronger than drip coffee? No The flavors in press coffee tend to be more intense because the stainless steel mesh doesn’t filter out the fine particles (called “fines”) or the natural oils. Drip coffee filters out both oils and fines, which give a cleaner taste that can seem milder. Why is … Read more
Yes, you can use regular filters on a Chemex However, your brew will have a dull and papery taste. Regular paper filters are made from lighter and lower-grade paper, allowing water to filter through quicker than chemex filters. Does Chemex need special filter? 1. Chemex requires a special filter because it makes a specific type … Read more