Can You Use Pre-Ground Coffee In A French Press?

pre-ground coffee is ground to a size that works well with drip coffee makers, but it’s not so great for french presses (and, of course, it’s almost always old and stale). The small grounds get stuck in the fine mesh filter – and sometimes they just slip right through. Can you put regular ground coffee … Read more

How Much Coffee Do I Put In A 24 Cup Coffee Maker?

coffee grounds to water ratio 24 cups = 2.25 cups of grounds 30 cups = 2.75 cups of grounds. 36 cups = 3.25 cups of grounds. 40 cups = 3.5 cups of grounds. How much coffee do you put in a 24 cup urn? Coffee Grounds to Water Ratio 24 cups = 2.25 cups of … Read more

Why Does French Press Explode?

french presses can potentially explode if they’re under too much pressure When fine coffee grounds clog the filter screen, pressure can build and prevent the plunger from being pressed downward any further. If you continue to press harder, the French press can explode. Can a French press handle boiling water? The perfect temperature for French … Read more