A French press coffee maker is a good way to brew coffee without electricity. But there are some quirks you need to know if they are new to you. Here’s my best tips.
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8-Cup French Press with Thermal Carafe (Amazon)
34-Ounce Glass French Press (Amazon)
Insulated Tumbler (Amazon)
2 Quart Stainless Tea Kettle (Amazon)
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Wanita Meed says
Never never pour boiling water onto coffee grounds, it will ‘burn’ the grounds and your coffee will be bitter.
Once the water has boiled leave it sit off the burner for about 1.5 minutes, then pour and mix a little with spoon. The colour of the foam tells you it will be good coffee. A light brown one instead of a dark one.
We have a 2 cup press and usually let it brew for less than 7 mins before plunging.