As long as you don’t mess with the beans the flavor components, which are very delicate, volatile and water-soluble substances, will be safe However, break the protective shell and all bets are off. So, let’s take a look at four reasons why you, as a self-respecting coffee lover, should not buy pre-ground coffee. Why you … Read more
You take a few ounces of cold brew concentrate, cut with some cold water, top with ice , and you’re done. It’s simple, refreshing, and stunningly smooth. There’s a reason so many coffee skeptics actually fall in love with iced cold brew. How do you use cold drip coffee? You take a few ounces of … Read more
When it comes to caffeine alone, K-Cups are more expensive than JavaPresse But cost and caffeine aren’t the only issues here… Those K-Cups are filled with stale, low-grade commodity coffee and they make a sad, weak brew. Can Keurig cause health issues? Just like everything else in the kitchen, coffee makers can be full of … Read more
While most french presses produce a very similar cup of coffee, heavy bodied and aromatic, there are some different options out there that may make your experience more or less enjoyable: there are glass, metal, and ceramic options, as well as variations in sizes and filter types Are all French presses the same? French Presses … Read more
Unlike regular hot coffee, cold-brewed coffee uses time rather than heat to extract oils and caffeine from coffee beans. It is made using an immersion technique where coffee grounds and cold water are left to “brew” over an extended period of time (usually 18 to 24 hours), and then filtered for drinking. How do you … Read more
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. Why … Read more
french press coffee is also typically stronger than regular coffee because it is filtered with a fine mesh screen which allows the fines in the coffee grind to make it into the final brewed carafe. Is coffee stronger in a French press? Is French press coffee stronger than drip coffee? No. The flavors in press … Read more
Which gets us back to the original question, why is it called a “French” press? The answer, with all its many wonderful twists and turns and international touchpoints, is simple: why, because it is French , of course. What is a French press actually called? French Press is also called la (a) cafetière , a … Read more
le creuset french presses are made of enameled cast iron , which means they’re durable and heat-resistant. Does Le Creuset use Teflon? Short answer, no. Le Creuset doesn’t use Teflon in their non-stick range All their products are PTFE and pfoa free and made using their own proprietary technology. Because the coating is 4x tougher, … Read more
To use the December Dripper, you simply rotate the dripper-section against the saucer-section and set it to your desired position When you can control the flow rate, you are suddenly free to dial-in your grind size to where you really want it for the best flavor and aroma that your coffee has to offer. How … Read more