Guides and Howtos

Many experienced coffee drinkers never move up to French press coffee because of the perception that the brewing process is complicated or the coffee is too strong. Unfortunately these common misperceptions about French press coffee has led to this wonderful brewing method being under-utilized throughout the coffee hobby. A well-made pot of French press brewed coffee is one of the...

The moving manual parts of the press pot intimidate many first-time French press users. Many coffee lovers are also intimidated by the fact that the coffee beans are directly exposed to the water. While the French press brewing process can seem complicated and drastically different from more modern electric methods, a great pot of French press coffee is unmatched in...

Many coffee lovers collect quite a few brewers in their lifetime. Some even have more than one coffee pot at a time, each for different occasions and uses. One method of brewing coffee that has a bit of mystery around it is the French Press. Since the mid 1840s, the French Press has been one of the least used brewing...

Many coffee brewers today use regular old tap water to brew their daily pot of coffee, especially in the office or in the morning when schedules are tight. While tap water works well in a pinch, a great cup of coffee simply isn’t possible without starting with fresh, filtered water. There are a few reasons for this and they are...

Coffee has been around for generations. The first known record of coffee stretches back to the days of the thirteenth century, just after the end of the Dark Ages when trading routes opened from the Middle East into Europe. Rich Persian and Turkish traders took advantage of wealthy traders’ tastes and began propagating coffee and spice routes across the world....

Experts have long praised the health benefits of coffee and tea for the cardiovascular system and neurological system. The French Press design allows raw grounds and leaves to be in contact with the water directly, instead of flowing through a paper filter. This allows the essential oils of coffee and tea to diffuse throughout the water, instead of being captured...

When it comes to making coffee, no method brews a cup more flavorful and aromatically nuanced than a French Press. The way a French Press gently steeps coffee grinds extracts a perfectly balanced profile of any coffee bean, allowing you to notice and appreciate flavor notes you never knew were there. This is why the French Press has become the...

There’s no better way to start off your morning than with a fresh cup of coffee brewed in a French Press. There’s no better way to get your afternoon pick-me-up for that matter, or to finish off an exemplary evening meal. Coffee is one of the world’s most popular beverages for good reason. Beyond it’s stimulating effects and it’s distinctive...

There’s no one right way to make a cup of coffee. Most people are at least familiar with coffee machines and espresso machines, and a good handful of people know about the French press. But when it comes to making a cup of coffee, the available options don’t just end there. From percolators to moka pots to vacuum pots, each...

If you take a look at the variety of French Press coffee makers on the market, you’ll notice a wide array of options. French Presses come in a vast assortment of designs and styles and materials. Some makers advertise the uniqueness of their presses’ functional characteristics, touting the durability or convenience or quality of their designs. Many advertise innovative proprietary...

It doesn’t matter how you brew your coffee, whether you prefer a French press or an ordinary coffee maker or you pull your own espresso: you’ll never achieve a quality cup of coffee if you don’t grind your own coffee beans at home. Buying an electric coffee grinder, however, can be an investment, especially if you’re looking to buy a...

Although brewing in a French Press may be the best way to achieve a perfect cup of coffee, the quality of that cup all depends on the quality of the coffee grinds you use. While the use of a quality coffee bean is crucial to the brewing process, even the best coffee beans can make a bad cup of coffee...

The rewards of brewing coffee in a French Press are incontrovertible. No other method of brewing produces a more subtle, balanced, and nuance cup of coffee. It’s for exactly this reason that the French Press is the first and only brewing choice for discriminating coffee connoisseurs and professional coffee tasters around the world. The process of brewing coffee in a...

The first time most people encounter a French Press coffee pot, they’re usually not impressed. And to be fair, at first glance, a French Press doesn’t appear impressive. After all, the first press anyone is likely see is little more than a glass cylinder with a funky looking plunger inside. Some might eye it as an oddly curious device. Many...

So you’re looking to buy a French Press coffee pot. You’ve considered all the benefits – from the convenience and the portability to the superior cup of coffee a French Press brews – and you’re ready to take the plunge, so to speak. But when you look around at your options, there are so many options from which to choose....

If you want to get a truly fresh cup of coffee from your French Press, you need to grind your own coffee at home. Finding a good coffee grinder, however, can be an intimidating process. The sheer number of manufacturers currently producing coffee grinders for household use is overwhelming. How can anyone be expected to know the difference between a...

Choosing coffee beans for your French Press is an essential decision that will affect the outcome of the brew. It all comes down to personal taste and preferences, but there are key points to keep in mind as you are making your selection. You will want to consider, for instance, the type of beans you will want to use. Arabica?...

Many coffee lovers champion the cold brewing method for making coffee. The idea is to create a concentrate by allowing the coffee to brew in cold water for an extended period of time. The concentrate can be diluted with hot water to produce a hot cup of coffee, or with cold water to serve as iced coffee. This method removes...

A French Press is one of the best methods for brewing your daily cup of coffee. It is simple, elegant and produces a rich and flavorful brew. While making French Press coffee is not as easy as simply “adding water and waiting,” if you follow these three steps, you will be on your way to brewing an excellent cup of...

Keeping your French Press clean is essential to ensuring that it continues to produce a quality brew. If it is not cleaned frequently, grinds will accumulate in between the screen filter and the metal pieces that hold the screen in place, and an oily residue will form. The carafe, too, is subject to oily buildup from coffee. These factors will...