How to properly prepare coffee in a French press?

Coffee maker paper filters can absorb the substances that make coffee special. The flavor palette and beneficial essential oils are preserved if you make coffee in a French press. In addition, this type of brewing is simple and convenient, ideal for those who are constantly in a hurry and do not want to waste time fiddling with the Turk or love original varieties of coffee. Simply place the coffee powder in the French press container, and in a few minutes you are already enjoying your favorite drink.

What is a French press and why is it needed?

A French press is a kind of kettle for brewing tea and coffee. In Russia, it is associated with tonic leaves, and not with an invigorating powder, but in the USA, the press is ahead of Turks and even coffee makers in popularity.

Pros of the French press:

• Convenience, no need to wash the coffee maker and buy filters;
• Simplicity and speed, just add ground coffee, and in a few minutes the drink is ready;
• Affordable, a kettle with a piston costs less than the most budget coffee maker;
• Careful attitude towards the taste of coffee;
• Preservation of antioxidants, polyphenols and essential oils.

The only drawback of the press is the inability to use it to store finished coffee.

What is a French press for coffee?

The history of the French press goes back to 1929.
The first device appeared in 1929 and was patented by an Italian designer. Due to the lack of a filter that does not violate the seal, the new product did not gain distribution at first. But over time, technology has stepped forward, and today such a device can be seen in almost every home.

A French press for coffee is one of the simplest devices for preparing this aromatic drink. If we consider it in parts, the following components stand out: a glass flask, a hermetically sealed lid, a piston-plunger and a filter with a thick mesh. Most often, a French press has a volume of 0.33 liters.

A set of utensils for preparing aromatic coffee in a French press

Its main advantages in operation are the ease of making coffee and, of course, convenience. The process itself occurs by brewing and then squeezing the coffee well. Thanks to this, all the grounds remain at the bottom and do not interfere with enjoying the taste and aroma, which are characterized by high quality.

What does a French press for coffee consist of?

The device was invented by the French in the 19th century, as they were tired of straining coffee brewed in a Turk. It resembles a teapot. The glass flask for pouring water is equipped with a special piston with a mesh, which squeezes out the grounds during the brewing process.

The top of the kettle is closed with a metal or plastic lid. Presses come in different heights and capacities, but they always have the same diameter.

What does a French press consist of: piston, cap, body, filter

French Press Experiments

The French press offers the possibility of preparing not only classic black coffee. With its help you can experiment with your favorite drink.

Cold Brew, or how to brew cold coffee in a French press

During the hot season, coffee lovers can treat themselves to a cold drink prepared in a French press. Only for brewing, not hot, but cold water is used, so the process will take much longer. So, to prepare iced coffee in a French press you need:

1. Put 1 tbsp. spoon ground coffee into the flask and pour 200 ml of cold water.
2. Mix thoroughly with a wooden or plastic spoon so that no dry particles remain.
3. It is allowed not to cover the mixture with a lid.
4. It is recommended to put the device with the drink in the refrigerator for 12 hours or leave it at room temperature for 9-10 hours.
5. After the recommended time has passed, you need to insert the filter and squeeze out the grounds.

IMPORTANT! This drink will be more bitter and concentrated than classic coffee, it is recommended to serve it with milk or cream, you can also use ice cubes.

Ice Latte in French press

To prepare Ice Latte in a French press, you can follow the same instructions as for cold coffee, only after preparing the coffee itself, rinse the device, add cold milk (no more than a third of the flask) and move the piston up and down for 30-40 beat the foam for seconds.

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How to use a French press

Coffee or tea leaves are poured into the flask, water is added, the piston is inserted and the piston mechanism is moved down. Then the contents are left to infuse and poured as from a regular teapot.

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It is not recommended to store tea or coffee in a French press; it is better to pour the drinks straight away. Otherwise, the taste of the coffee will be lost.

How to choose a French press

When choosing a French press, you should pay attention to:

• flask material: glass, stainless steel, ceramics. The most common flasks are made of heat-resistant glass, but they are fragile, and cheap models are sensitive to sudden temperature changes. Therefore, it is good if the kit includes a spare glass container. Stainless steel and ceramic vessels are stronger, but the color of the drink is not visible when brewing. It is believed that the most delicious coffee is obtained in French presses with ceramic flasks;
• double-walled flasks retain heat better, which is very important for proper coffee extraction;
• The stainless steel filter is designed for medium and coarse grind coffee. With a nylon filter, you can brew finer powder;
• The French press handle should not get hot. Polymer-coated handles are preferable. Sometimes teapots with bamboo handles are on sale;
• The base of the French press must be stable.

How to choose a coffee press

There are no special features other than the material for the lid and the height of the French press flask. A coffee press is selected according to the following criteria:

• Material for the flask. The heat-resistant glass of the press will last longer and is protected from cracks, chips, and other mechanical damage;
• Pens. It is better if they are plastic or rubber coated. This will help avoid heating and make brewing convenient;
• Piston quality. The metal should not have burrs or irregularities, the mechanism should fit tightly to the walls of the flask.

A loose French press piston is not always visible to the eye; when purchasing, you can ask to pour water into the flask, and then the defects will become visible when moving.

Do presses vary in price? Yes, kettles from branded kitchen utensil manufacturers can cost as much as a good coffee maker, but nothing distinguishes them except the brand name. The price of about 9,490 rubles per kettle does not make it much better than what is sold for 190 rubles in online stores. The most common presses are 350 ml, allowing you to make two standard cups of Americano or one large one.

How to make coffee in a French press

A classic French press is a cylindrical container made of heat-resistant glass (less commonly, stainless steel or ceramic) with a lid into which a piston (plunger) with a filter is inserted. It would seem that everything is simple. You need to pour ground coffee into a container, close it, lower the press - and the invigorating drink is ready. But the taste of coffee brewed in a French press depends on many little things: the type of beans, roasting method, grinding, water quality, brewing time.

Choosing coffee for a French press

It is best to prepare 100% Arabica beans in a French press, and experienced baristas prefer single varieties, although mixtures are also acceptable.

Coffee made from a mixture of Arabica and Robusta, prepared in a French press, is too bitter. But even lovers of bitterness are not recommended to use blends that contain more than 10% robusta. Delicious coffee is obtained from medium roast beans: Viennese, Full City. If you like sourness, you can use lighter roasted coffee.

The coffee grind for a French press should be coarse to medium. If the grains are ground into dust, then a suspension of tiny particles will remain in the cup. Grinding uniformity is of great importance. Only if the size of the fractions is approximately the same, all the nuances inherent in the variety will appear in the taste and aroma of the drink.

Uneven grinding will cause the coffee to taste rougher. This partly explains the dislike of professional baristas for mixtures with Robusta: its grains are harder than Arabica, and accordingly, the particles are larger.

Burr grinders grind beans much more evenly than blade grinders. If you have a choice, it is better to grind coffee for brewing in a French press using a burr grinder.

Stores sell ready-made ground coffee, but the drink made from beans crushed immediately before preparation is more aromatic. At home, ground coffee is stored in hermetically sealed containers for no longer than 2 weeks.

Water for coffee

Tap water, even boiled water, is not suitable for brewing coffee in a French press. As a last resort, such water can be purified using an aquafilter or an ozonizer. But bottled water with a mineralization index of 150 mg/l (or at least in the range of 70–200 mg/l) is much preferable.

Ingredients:

• ground coffee – 7-9 grams;
• water – 100 ml;
• sugar - to taste.

Step-by-step recipe for making French press coffee

1. Before brewing coffee in a French press, rinse the French press flask with hot water at a temperature of about +70 °C (a little lower or higher, but never boiling water).
2. Place ground coffee into the flask at the rate of 7–9 g per 100 ml of water. One level teaspoon holds approximately 3 g of crushed beans, with a heap - up to 5 g. If you need to prepare a full container of drink, it is easier to focus on the handle of the French press: pour coffee powder exactly to the level where its lower part is attached .
3. Pour some room temperature water into the flask (just enough to moisten the ground coffee) and stir.
4. After 15–20 seconds, add hot water at a temperature of +85 to +92 °C into the flask. The water level should not be higher than the fastening of the upper edge of the handle. Never brew coffee with boiling water! If the vessel is glass, then before pouring hot water, lower a metal spoon into it: even heat-resistant glass does not always withstand temperature changes.

   

5. Stir the coffee and cover with a lid. Do not lower the piston. The filter should be 1 cm above the water level.
6. Brewing time: 4–7 minutes. After 4–5 minutes, you get moderately strong, aromatic coffee with noticeable sourness. If you want to get a stronger drink, you can extend the brewing for a few minutes. But starting from the 4th minute of brewing, the bitterness of coffee increases significantly; the concentration of not only caffeine, but also harmful substances in it increases.
7. Slowly lower the piston and immediately pour the brewed coffee into cups; do not leave it in the flask. Add sugar to taste.
8. After preparing coffee, the French press should be washed as soon as possible: it makes no difference whether it is in the dishwasher or under the tap. If you don’t have time to wash dishes, then you should at least leave the flask open: it’s better for the coffee grounds to dry out, rather than for the container and filter to acquire a musty smell that is difficult to get rid of.

The recipe given is basic. To make the drink original, add cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, lemon or orange zest to the ground coffee. You can use a French press to brew store-bought coffee with flavors.

If you need to make a latte or cappuccino, quickly move the piston to easily whip hot milk into foam (the temperature should not be lower than +60 °C).

What types of drinks can be made in a coffee press?

The classics are preparing Americano, espresso and spiced coffee in a French press. The device can also be used to froth milk for cappuccino, but it is not recommended to brew coffee with milk.

Please note: Only cardamom, nutmeg, ginger or cinnamon are added to the flask. Nothing but spices are added to it during brewing.

You can also make cappuccino in a French press:

• Brew the coffee as you would a regular Americano for 4 minutes;
• Beat the foam;
• Combine them in a cup

How to whip cappuccino foam using a French press:

• Heat the milk;
• Pour it into the flask;
• Move the piston back and forth vigorously for half a minute;
• If the foam does not rise, continue;
• Immediately pour milk foam into coffee

Conclusions:

1. Brewing coffee in a French press is easy and simple: once the water boils, it only takes 4 minutes for it to be ready.
2. Use filtered water and coarsely ground grains.
3. Start with a proportion of 1.5 tablespoons of crushed grains per 200 milliliters of water, then adjust to taste.
4. You can pour cold water over the coffee and leave it to steep for 12 hours in the refrigerator.
5. The French press is suitable for brewing even elite and exotic varieties, the main thing is to learn how to use it.

Grinding and coffee

The French press is picky about the grind and type of coffee. The higher the quality of the grain and the more suitable grinding method, the more shades of flavor the press will retain. For brewing, take coarsely ground coffee, the diameter of the particles is the same as sea salt. A coarse grind will make the drink pure.

Coffee will taste better if you grind it before brewing, use soft bottled water rather than tap water, and purchase quality beans.

Finished ground beans should not be stored for more than 3 weeks, so French press lovers buy coffee in small “batches.” We have already written about how long coffee can be stored.

Proper grinding of coffee for a coffee press

Does the drink taste different from a French press?

Coffee brewed in a French press has its own special taste. To feel the difference with drinks prepared in other ways, you just need to try this coffee and decide whether you like it or not. After all, taste is a very individual matter. The undeniable advantages of a French press include its low price, small size (unlike coffee makers), and simplicity of design. In addition, you can brew tea in this device. It's also very convenient.

The taste and consistency of coffee from a French press is very different from a drink from a coffee maker or Turkish coffee. It is not at all that thick, and there is no bitterness. Coffee has the true smell and taste of the beans themselves. This method of preparing the drink is very gentle, which allows its aroma to fully develop. Additionally, coffee prepared this way has the least amount of caffeine. For some drink connoisseurs, this is a very important indicator.

As a rule, coffee is brewed for no more than five minutes. This is quite enough. However, for lovers of a strong drink, we can advise you to slightly increase the preparation time. But remember that this will also increase the caffeine content. Initially, the French press was invented specifically for brewing coffee, but it is often used to prepare aromatic tea, various herbal and berry infusions.

What supplements can you use?

The rules are simple - only a drop of sea salt, spices and coffee are placed in the press. Everything else (liqueurs and cognac, milk, cream) is poured into a cup.

The following French press additives can dramatically change the flavor:

• Sea salt removes excess bitterness and makes coffee more aromatic. It is added literally grain by grain to coffee when brewing;
• Cinnamon adds a mild sweetness and warm taste without adding sugar or honey;
• Cardamom enhances bitter notes and imparts a spicy aroma;
• Nutmeg is suitable for those who love a strong taste with bitterness;
• Cloves are rarely added, but their use can turn ordinary coffee into a real “tonic bomb.”

How to brew coffee in a French press?

This is a very simple process. To prepare we will need:

1. French press;
2. ground coffee;
3. boiling water;
4. long stick or spoon for stirring.

   

First you need to boil water and grind coffee. The grains are crushed precisely after the water boils, so that they do not lie in the open air and do not lose their properties. Coffee is added to taste. As a rule, this is a spoon per cup of water.

Ground coffee is poured into a French press and hot water is poured evenly over it. You need as much liquid as you expect for cups. In order for the coffee to release the maximum amount of its flavor, you need to mix it with the liquid - only very quickly. Next, you need to give the drink time to brew (about two to five minutes). Then you need to evenly and slowly lower the piston with the filter down to the bottom of the flask. This must be done carefully and evenly so that the mesh does not tilt. Otherwise, coffee may get into the top of the vessel.

How to brew coffee correctly: step-by-step instructions

Ingredients – 300 ml water, 17-25 g freshly ground coffee

• Step 1. Boil the water and cool it so that the bubbles go away and it sits in the kettle for about a couple of minutes without boiling. This will be the temperature 90 degrees.
• Step 2: Rinse the French press flask with hot water, holding it gently away from you. Add 17 g of ground coffee to 350 ml of water, or a little more if you need espresso.
• Step 3: Fill the coffee grounds with water.
• Step 4: Insert the plunger and gently push it down.
• Step 5. For a standard Americano, brew for 4 minutes, for espresso – a little longer, so that the taste acquires the necessary bitterness
• Step 6: Immediately pour into a cup and enjoy. It is better not to store coffee brewed in a French press.

Step-by-step instructions for brewing coffee in a French press

How to brew coffee in a French press: step-by-step instructions

Most people simply pour some coffee, pour boiling water over it, lower the filter down a little and wait. But in order to better reveal the taste and aromatic qualities, it is worth doing differently:

1. Let the water boil.
2. Grind the grains, as much as you need for one time
3. Rinse the brewer with hot water (strictly speaking, there is no research confirming that this dramatically affects the taste of coffee, but most manufacturers and baristas recommend doing so).
4. Pour coffee based on the proportion of 1.5 tablespoons per 200 ml.
5. Slowly pour in about a third of the slightly cooled water (or half, if there is not enough water), pouring it over the surface so as to wet the entire layer.
6. Stir and let stand for a minute.
7. Add the remaining water, close the lid, but lift the filter so that it does not touch the surface - let it brew on it, the lid is only needed to retain heat.
8. Let stand for 3-3.5 minutes.
9. Slowly lower the filter, leaving a couple of centimeters to the bottom (if you do this abruptly, the drink may splash out).
10. Pour into cups, leaving a little of the drink, do not squeeze out every last drop.

If you do not use the entire amount at once, pour it into a separate jug. The grounds continue to be extracted, and the finished coffee will turn out to be overly strong, bitter, and with a lot of caffeine.

Useful tips

A press is also suitable for whipping milk foam in cappuccino or latte. But if you need to save time, it is better to take an additional small French press and whip milk foam in it at the same time as brewing in another.

The press will last longer if you throw away the grounds immediately after brewing and rinse it well under running water, not forgetting about the piston and lid. It is enough to use warm water if you are not pouring milk into the flask.

The taste of spices “from the previous brewing” may remain on the walls of the coffee press, so after preparing coffee according to original recipes, it is better to soak all the parts of the mechanism in moderately hot water for a while. This will help wash away the essential oils and avoid mixing flavors when brewing again.

Tip: It is useful to have two presses at home - one strictly for coffee, the other for tea. Over time, the piston retainers can “absorb” the coffee flavor, and thin varieties of tea will smell different when brewed.

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French press coffee recipe: how to prepare

To prepare delicious aromatic coffee in a French press at home, you will need the following set of products:

• ground coffee – 17 grams;
• drinking water – 250 ml.

Sequence of preparing coffee in a French press (step-by-step instructions):

1. Heat the water in any convenient way to a temperature of 90-95°C.
2. Place ground coffee beans into a French press. By the way, the walls of the flask should be preheated: pour boiling water into it, stir well, and then pour it out.
3. Slowly and carefully pour in 100 ml of hot water. Make sure that the grains are completely covered with liquid. Mix everything well with a spoon.
4. Wait 1 minute.
5. After the allotted time has passed, carefully add the rest of the water. In this case, care must be taken not to damage the foam. Cover the flask with a lid.
6. Wait another 3 minutes.
7. Not sharply, smoothly, carefully, but with a confident movement, lower the piston to the very end. This must be done very carefully. If the piston is very difficult to lower, you can try lifting it up a little and then continue lowering it down. This action can be repeated several times as necessary. Under no circumstances should you press the piston with force. Otherwise, hot coffee may suddenly splash out of the French press, which can result in a burn.
8. It is better to immediately pour the finished coffee into another clean container to prevent further extraction. Otherwise, the coffee will become too strong due to oversaturation.

The taste of coffee made in a French press

If coffee is brewed in a press longer, it will acquire a more bitter and rich taste and strength. Standard 4 minutes - for Americano with dense shades of essential oils and the velvety aftertaste of natural coffee. Intensive roasting of the beans enhances the flavor and oily component. The result is most reminiscent of coffee prepared in a Turk or with sand, rather than a “machine-made” Americano.

Video instruction:

The French press is a convenient tool that even a child can handle. It is important to choose high-quality raw materials, use coarse grinding and soft water. The drink will be richer if you leave it for longer than 4 minutes. But you shouldn't store it. The press is an alternative to a Turk or coffee pot, but retains all the subtleties of the taste of coffee with a full range of natural essential oils.

Keep an eye on the brewing time

Many people think that French press can be brewed endlessly. But that's not true. Optimal brewing time: 6 minutes.

Maximum (if you are thinking about or are carried away by whipping an omelet) – 10 minutes.

Ground coffee is continuously brewed as long as it is in contact with water. If you steep coffee too long, it will over-extract and become very bitter.

Brewing parameters:

• Total brewing time: 6 minutes
• Fresh coffee: 23 g
• Water: 300 gr
• Grind: coarse (like sugar), 30 clicks on Comandante
• Temperature: 90°C (a couple of minutes after the water has reached a boil)

Cooking:

1. Warming up the dishes

– pour hot water over the French press. This way you can be sure that the temperature will be uniform during the initial brewing stage.

2. Grind coffee.

Or we take coffee that was ground the day before, a couple of days ago (no more than a week!) and the size we need. It is important! For example, if you use an espresso or Turkish grind (very fine), the coffee will be overbrewed and will be empty and bitter

3. Pour coffee into a French press.
Fill with water at a temperature of 90-95°C.
We try to pour in as quickly as possible: the sooner the entire volume of water meets the entire volume of ground coffee, the more uniform the extraction will be, the smoother and more balanced the taste will be

4. After a minute, you can lightly stir the coffee with a spoon and cover the French press with a lid.

5. After 4 minutes, lower the piston down and immediately pour the drink into cups

6. Let the coffee brew for a couple more minutes and cool slightly

Enjoy!
It is important to remember:
if you want to change one parameter, the others must be changed accordingly. Using these recommendations, you will get stable results and learn to control the taste of the drink. Don’t be afraid to deviate from the rules and experiment, this is the only way to find your favorite taste!

How to use a French press for coffee. Features, instructions, recommendations and selection rules

Today we will learn how to make coffee correctly

in
a French press
, what are
the subtleties of brewing
coffee drinks and
what selection criteria
should be
followed
when
purchasing
a device

HOW TO USE A FRENCH PRESS FOR COFFEE. FEATURES, INSTRUCTIONS, BARISTA RECOMMENDATIONS AND RULES FOR SELECTING A DEVICE

Good afternoon, today we will talk about brew coffee correctly

in
a French press
, what are
the subtleties
of preparing coffee drinks in
a teapot
and
what
selection criteria should
be followed
when
selecting
a device for
home
use.

Coffee

is
a unique invigorating drink
that
appeared
in Europe quite
recently
, approximately
5th-6th centuries
ago, after which it
almost immediately
gained
universal popularity
among
the population
.
Today the coffee
drink as we know it
is consumed
anywhere
in the world
, using

a huge number of various recipes
and
devices
prepare
this
incomparable
product .
Almost all modern recipes for brewing
aromatic, invigorating
coffee
quite
different
from each other, but

one
of
the main

remains indispensable
for all
recipes -
a French press
, also
a French press
or, in Russian,
a teapot
.

FRENCH PRESS FOR BREWING COFFEE – ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES

French press

is
a universal
device with which you can
brew
not only
coffee
, but also
tea
drinks.
The typical design of the device is based
on
a glass flask
, in which

a special
piston
with
a filter
(
plunger
moves freely , and
on top of
the vessel
is tightly closed
a round
lid
.
A plunger

a filter
,
that moves along the flask allows
the user
to separate the liquid part
of the drink from
the coffee grounds
, which
are pressed
to
the bottom of the vessel
.

HOW TO CHOOSE THE BEST GEYSER COFFEE MAKER FOR YOUR HOME?
As they say

professional
baristas
, to
fully reveal the flavor and aroma properties of the brewed
coffee drink,

first
put properly brewed ground natural coffee beans
the flask , which are then
infused
at
the bottom of the flask
boiling water is poured
into
the inside of the French press .
This method of preparing
an invigorating drink
will allow
the coffee lover
to take

maximum beneficial properties
from and
experience the rich taste of fresh coffee beans
.

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1. STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR PREPARING COFFEE WITH A FRENCH PRESS. USEFUL TIPS

Before you start making delicious coffee

in
a French press
, the first thing you need to do is
rinse
,
heat with boiling water
and
dry the dishes
(
mug, glass
) into which

the freshly brewed invigorating drink poured

After preparatory work

, into
the container of the flask of
the device you need to
pour medium-ground
coffee and only then you can
pour

hot water
into , so that
the liquid level is located
about
a few centimeters below the edge of the French press flask
.
Then the resulting mixture
of
coffee
and
water
must be
thoroughly mixed
.
For stirring, convenient
to use a long
wooden spoon
so that it can
reach
the
bottom of the flask
.

HOW TO CHOOSE THE BEST ELECTRIC COOK FOR YOUR HOME?

After mixing the mixture

, the container with the liquid should be
tightly closed with a lid
, while
first installing

the filter
on it in
the upper position
.
Now we need our coffee drink to infuse
, this will take about
4-5 minutes
(
for reference: the longer the liquid is infused, the stronger the finished coffee will be
).

After the allotted time has passed

To
infuse
, you can
begin
the procedure
of separating the liquid part
of the invigorating drink from
the coffee grounds
.
In order to carry out
this action, it is necessary to
very smoothly press
the
filter handle
until it
drops
to
the lowest point of the flask
, while pressing
the grain particles
to
the bottom of the vessel
.
The image
below clearly demonstrates
step-by-step instructions
for
brewing coffee
in
a French press
(
Click on the image to enlarge
).

In the event that when pressing

on
the handle
with
the filter
, the piston
sank
to the bottom of the flask
very easily
, this means that
the coffee beans
were
ground too coarsely
.
If
we had to put
significant effort
on
the handle
to lower the press
to
the bottom of the vessel , then
the grinding of the grains
, on the contrary,
is too fine
.
As we noted earlier, the degree of grinding of beans
for
a French press
should be
medium
.

In addition, it is worth considering

the fact that

the coffee drink
brewed a French press
is
not as thick
,
concentrated
and
bitter
as
coffee
prepared
in
a
cezve
(
Turk
) or
coffee machine
.
Often, the taste of freshly brewed coffee
, which
was brewed
in
a French press,
has
a pronounced
pleasant
sourness
.

HOW TO CHOOSE TURKI FOR COFFEE? FEATURES AND VARIETIES

For reference, we note that according to professional baristas

, if

from
bubbles

forms the surface
of the drink , which is called “
Crema
”, then this will
indicate
that
the coffee has been brewed correctly
.
As a rule, such an invigorating drink turns out rich
and
lively
.

In addition, in the absence of foam

after
3-4 minutes after brewing
the drink, it may
indicate
that
the quality of the ground coffee
is quite
low
or

that water of an inappropriate temperature

was used the preparation process .

According
coffee
experts freshly brewed coffee
should

into
prepared containers
(
cups or thermoses
immediately
after
brewing .
pour the coffee
as
quickly
, because
while remaining
in
the device
, the drink
will continue to brew
, as a result of which it will become
very bitter
.

CRITERIA FOR SELECTING THE BEST COFFEE MAKER FOR YOUR HOME

How to avoid mistakes and cook delicious food

So, you bought coffee beans and a grinder to make a drink in a French press. But what could go wrong?

Often people face a coffee disaster. Brewing is more difficult than you might think.

Without making you blush, we'll tell you how to avoid common failures when using these devices. Don't worry, everyone has been through this!

The most common mistakes:

• Not using enough ground coffee

One of the great things about using a French press is that you can make exactly the drink you want. The amount of coffee and its brewing time are determined independently.

The most common mistake newbies make is having the wrong balance. If you take too much coffee, the drink will be so strong that you will be nervous all night. And if there is too little of it, you will cook for an hour or even more, and in the end you will get a watery liquid that is more reminiscent of... well, not at all what you expected!

If the fortress is not intimidating, increase the attitude. If you want a lighter brew, use fewer coffee beans or brew it for a shorter time.

• Long cooking time

This is one of the most common disasters faced by home baristas using a French press for the first time.

If you leave coffee in this device for a long time, it will continue to brew there, literally “stewing”. The result is a bitter drink, the taste of which, to put it mildly, is not very pleasant.

When the strong drink has finished brewing, pour it into a thermos or jug. Better yet, drink it while it's fresh!

Warm the mug before filling it to maintain temperature. Make sure you have a decent set of coffee cups that hold heat well.

• Poor grind quality

As we already mentioned, a French press requires a medium to coarse grind. If it is too fine, it will leak through the filter directly into the cup.

You can avoid problems caused by unsuitable or poor quality ground varieties. Invest in whole beans and a good grinder, or have your local barista do the work for you with an industrial machine.

Choosing coffee and grinding it

First of all, it is important to choose the right coffee grind. It is believed that the ideal option is a uniform coarse grind, as opposed to a uniform fine grind for espresso. But a medium grind is also suitable, and in the worst case, not too uniform, with large and small particles. Alas, in the latter case, the taste of the drink will be quite primitive, it will not be able to fully develop, and in the second, it is possible that some particles will get into the drink, which the French press simply will not be able to retain. But still, the degree of grinding has less influence than its quality.

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When choosing a grind, the filter itself also plays a crucial role. If it is metal, then the ideal grind is coarse, but for nylon material it is better to choose a finer grind. By the way, the shallower the floor or the larger the volume of the dishes, the more force you need to push the piston down.

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Another important factor, perhaps even the determining one, is the degree of roasting. The coffee must be fresh; old beans will not give a pleasant taste or good aroma. Ideally, the beans should be ground immediately before preparation, or no earlier than a day or two before the intended coffee ceremony.

Interesting to know! The amount of crushed grains may vary slightly. Connoisseurs of brewed coffee insist that the preparation technology is ideal for using 6-7 grams of crushed beans for every 100 milliliters of water. But American experts advise taking a smaller portion - about 5.5 grams for the same 100 milliliters of water.

And water plays an important role. This must be clean drinking water of good quality, otherwise it can negatively affect the taste of the drink and ruin all efforts to prepare it.

For a French press, the coffee grind should be coarse enough.

How to make cappuccino in a French press?

1. Pour 20 g. ground coffee 100 ml hot water
2. Leave the coffee for 4 minutes
3. Slowly lower the piston
4. Pour the drink into a cup
5. Heat 200 ml of milk to 60°C (in the microwave or on the stove)
6. Pour it into a French press and beat it with a plunger (piston) with simple up and down movements until the milk increases in volume
7. Pour milk into coffee

French press coffee produces a dense body, strong, rich and aromatic. And with the right temperature, proportions of grains to water and brewing time, it will delight you with its taste every day.

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Which variety should you choose for your French press?

How to choose coffee? It’s no secret that a good drink can only be obtained from high-quality grains. This means you need to choose coffee for your French press wisely.

It should be remembered that it must be coarsely ground. Fine dust will not work. If you don’t have a coffee grinder or don’t want to waste your time, you can immediately purchase ready-made crushed beans. But for a good taste, we advise you to grind your coffee immediately before brewing, as it quickly loses its properties. Yes, and is able to absorb foreign odors during storage. A good brand of coffee will provide you with excellent results. It is better to take medium roast beans. In general, you can brew absolutely any variety in a French press, even flavored types. You can add your favorite spices too.

Other coffee brands

In addition, Jardin is one of the best brands of bean coffee. It is represented by several varieties of varying degrees of heat treatment. Its popularity is explained by reasonable pricing and good taste. Such brands as Paulig, Kimbo, Gut, Gaggia, Malongo, and “Live Coffee” have proven themselves positively. EvaDia grains have excellent quality. This brand is much cheaper than Lavazza, but is not inferior in taste and quality to its competitor, since the manufacturer uses selected varieties to make the best coffee.

All of the above brands are worthy of consideration. Their popularity among consumers speaks for itself. In general, the best brands are those that are able to offer drinkers a good drink at a fairly reasonable price. Try brewing coffee in a French press and appreciate its advantages. Perhaps you will become a fan of preparing a wonderful drink this way.

"Lavazza"

Alternatively, when choosing beans, you can choose the famous Lavazza coffee. It is great for cooking in a French press. This is a traditional Italian brand that has been on the world market for a long time. Lavazza coffee has been pleasing its customers with its products for over a hundred years. The company is very attentive to the taste preferences of consumers, taking into account their wishes, directing research to obtain new and improved mixtures. In production, high-quality varieties of beans, specialized roasting, and sealed vacuum packaging are used, which is very important, as it ensures the preservation of taste and aroma.

Proper care of the device

It’s not enough to know how to make coffee in a French press. You also need to know how to care for the equipment. Like any kitchen utensil, it must undergo some cleaning. It should be noted that coffee cannot be stored in a French press. The drink acquires a bad taste and smell. It must be consumed freshly brewed. Moreover, the device itself can absorb an unpleasant odor. Therefore, as soon as the drink has been brewed and infused, it should be poured into cups, and the French press should be disassembled, removing the piston from it, and washed. The walls of the flask must be carefully treated with a soft sponge; over time, a yellowish coating from coffee or tea appears on them. The filter also needs to be rinsed well.