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French Press Coffee Maker

The French press is perhaps the most well-known way of brewing coffee around the world. It's flexible, simple to use, and consistently produces a thick, tasty, and complex brew. People all over the world want to get their hands on the best French press coffee maker currently available because of its versatility.

The French press is a cylindrical coffee maker with a plunger and an integrated filter which percolates the coffee. It uses cooked water for about 4 minutes to make steep grinds.

How does a coffee maker in French press work?

A French press makes coffee by soaking ground coffee in hot water and then pushing down the filter to separate the beans from the coffee. To get the best flavor extraction, the water should be about 92° C - 94° C.  Your coffee would taste burnt if you heat it any higher. Your coffee would be under-extracted, flavorless, and watered-down if it is served any colder.

Use of a French press has both pros and cons.

A French press extracts more oils and sediment from the ground coffee than any other brewing process, resulting in a richer taste and creamier mouthfeel. Consider the following considerations when deciding whether or not it would become your favorite method of obtaining your coffee fix:

Pros:

  • Simple to use and smooth
  • Low-cost
  • It has a small footprint
  • Can be used for brewing cold or loose-leaf tea

Cons:

  • It necessitates the purchase of additional equipment like coffee grinder, kettle, scale, thermometer.
  • To avoid over-extraction, it must be served right away.
  • Water temperature, coffee grind size, and brewing time must all be kept in mind.
  • Concerns in your wellbeing.

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