French Press Coffee Makers
A french press coffee maker offers the freshest tasting coffee of any brewing technique.
French press coffee creates a strong, fresh taste that's different from other brewing methods. A french press is easy to use making it perfect for home and office use. Their stylish glass and chrome add a touch of class and uniqueness to the any coffee drinker's collection.
How a french press works
The french press coffee maker works by steeping coarsely ground coffee in hot water. Coffee made with this method is richer as it contains more oils from the grounds. These are the same oils that are somewhat lost in the process of automatic drip machines and their paper filters.
Coffee made with a french press coffee maker - and drunk soon thereafter - will always be fresher than that prepared in an automatic drip machine. Common drip machines have hot plates that the coffee sits on while brewing. This inevitably leads to burnt coffee. While you can store your french press coffee in another container and place it on a hot plate, a well insulated carafe or vacuum thermos is recommended instead.
Directions for making french press coffee:
- For every 6 oz. (180 ml) of water, use 7 gm coffee.
- Bring water to a low boil, and then reduce temperature.
- Pour water over grounds in the press pot.
- Cover french press and let stand for 4 minutes.
- Depress plunger gently and slowly.
- Serve in preheated cups.
- For stronger coffee, use more coffee grounds. For less strong coffee, add water to the final brew.