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. Why does my French press overflow? It happens if you use coffee … Read more
fill french press with the desired amount of water (see measurements below). Watch the coffee bloom (fresher coffee results in a better bloom). Give the grounds a good stir. Let it brew for 4-5 minutes Do you Stir French Press coffee? You need to stir your French Press after the water goes in to ensure … Read more
The blooming process enables the trapped carbon dioxide within the structure of the coffee beans to be displaced by the water If you do not allow the coffee to bloom, the carbon dioxide gas will prevent the complete saturation of the grounds – the CO2 will repel the water, resulting in thinner brews with less … Read more
Why is my french press coffee too weak? The reason French press coffee tastes weak is due to several factors such as not using enough coffee, not steeping the coffee for long enough, water temperature is not hot enough, coffee is ground too coarse, or the coffee is a light roast. Is coffee stronger in … Read more