A French Coffee Press Makes Great Coffee

A French coffee press which is also known as a press pot, or coffee plunger, produces a coffee that is stronger than most other devices. Some claim that the French coffee press makes the best cup of coffee.  The difference being that the coffee grounds are in direct contact with the brewing water capturing more of the coffees flavor and oils.  The coffee produced is stronger, thicker and has more sediment, therefore the coffee should not sit too long or it will be come very bitter and distasteful. 

The French press is a cylinder glass jug, with a plunger and fine wiring that works as the filter. Burr mill coffee grinders are the perfect match for the French coffee press, as this type of grinder produces the coarser texture that is needed during the brewing process. Many would argue that the quality of the grinder you use does not make a difference, but as they say, the “proof is in the pudding”.

Coffee is brewed by placing the coffee and water together, it brews for a few minutes then the plunger is used to separate the coffee that is at the bottom of the container. Add one rounded tablespoon of fresh ground coffee per 4 ounces of water. Slowly cover the coffee with boiling water, be sure to fully saturate them, then add the filter assembly, let steep for about 3 minutes, plunge the filter using a straight angle, as to avoid grounds seeping into the water.

Each press pot is a easy to use portable, self- contained unit. There are many models to choose from, such as the Bodum Chambord, Frieling Stainless Steel, Chef’s Choice, and Columbia Thermal. The prices range from twenty-five to seventy dollars depending on the model you choose. You can purchase travel mug type pots made from durable plastic they have a sealed lid and closeable drinking hole. This type of pot is usually popular with avid outdoorsmen, hikers, and backpackers.

Coffee connoisseurs from around the world praise the French press coffee maker as the only pot that makes the best cup of coffee. Their claims tout it as the puriest, best tasting cup due to the process and the coffee bean grind.