The French press style of coffee making produces very rich, fragrant and yummy coffee. It utilizes very coarsely ground coffee that essentially steeps in the developing water for numerous minutes enabling all the flavours to totally extract from the coffee grinds. Since of the filtering system there is always some sediment which some individuals don't like.
A French press coffee maker has two parts: a straight-sided container typically made of glass, and a filter-plunger that presses through the water to filter out the coffee after it has steeped. This plunger likewise works as the lid. There are some models of French Press that are insulated which is good for keeping things hot while it steeps.
To brew coffee with a French Press, you must pre-heat the carafe while you boil your water. When all set, empty the carafe, include your coffee, and then include your brewing water. You may wish to stir the coffee grinds around to be sure all of them touch with water. You need to now put the plunger/lid on the pot to assist keep heat. DO NOT press it down yet, it requires to high for about four minutes (a little basically depending the coarseness of the grind).
When you feel the coffee has actually brewed enough, gradually depress the plunger trapping the premises on the bottom. Do not require the plunger. If it doesn't want to go down, merely raise the plunger up slightly and try again. The filter can jam on grinds that are too fine. Simply take your time and it will work.
If you leave the coffee in the French Press it will remain in contact with the grinds and keep brewing. French Press pots are not well insulated and coffee cools off extremely quickly.
Have fun with the brewing time and grind coarseness till you get the taste that you like best. When you've done that you will have some of the tastiest coffee anywhere.
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