French Press, Press Pot, Coffee Press, Coffee Plunger, Cafetière, Bodum
There are at least 3 different materials that a French press pot is made of: glass, steel, and plastic. How do they compare?
Glass is the most common, and what most French press connaisseurs use. There is a certain elegance to the look of glass. The Bodum Chambord is one of the most popular models, and quite [...]
Posted on April 4th, 2009 by Seth Daire
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Once your water is hot, and coffee grounds are in the press pot, slowly pour the hot water into the press over the coffee grounds. How high you fill it depends on how much coffee you want to make, and how strong you like your coffee. Most of the grounds will rise to the top, [...]
Posted on April 1st, 2009 by Seth Daire
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There are those who have made water preparation into a science for coffee. That is, perhaps, not surprising, since water is one of the two primary ingredients. A restaurant or cafe will use a Countertop Hot Water Dispenser or the dispenser from an espresso machine. Most of us will begin with tap water.
Tap water should [...]
Posted on March 28th, 2009 by Seth Daire
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The recommended amount of coffee grounds that go in a French press vary slightly, depending on who you ask. Variations include:
1 tablespoon for every 4 ounces of water
1 heaping tablespoon for every 5 ounces of water
8.5 grams for every 4 ounces of water
2 level tablespoons for every 6 ounces of water
The strength of your coffee [...]
Posted on March 21st, 2009 by Seth Daire
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Why grind your own coffee? Once coffee is ground, it loses its flavor and freshness much more quickly than whole bean coffee. If you grind right before you brew your coffee, you’ll make a better cup of coffee. Plus, it adds another dimension to the coffee-making routine. Pull out the grinder. Grab the bag of coffee [...]
Posted on March 15th, 2009 by Seth Daire
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