The Best Cup Of Coffee
Well, we woke up late this morning, and forgot to put together the coffee maker last night. So, I decided to make some French Press coffee. I figured, why not share the process with you all?
For most of us, a standard drip coffee maker or a single-serve coffee brewer like Keurig is all that’s needed to get the morning cup of motivation. However, it’s rumored that a French press might be the better option, particularly for those who want the ultimate in control over brewing conditions and who truly savor amazing coffee. What’s the truth here? Is a French press the best way to get delicious hot java or is it all just hype? Actually, there is some truth to it all, but I’ll let you judge for yourself. Because the coffee grounds are immersed directly in the hot water during brewing, French press tends to be richer, smoother, and overall more flavorful than most other methods.
OK, so let’s get down to brewing! So what do you need? You need your French Press, some coffee, a tablespoon, wooden spoon for stirring, hot water, and a cup for drinking!
3. Grind it up.
4. Break out the measuring cups.
When it comes to the ideal coffee-to-water ratio, it depends how strong you want your brew. I usually use a heaping tablespoon per four ounces of water, which is a good place to start. Like it really bold? Try using two tablespoons of coffee per six ounces of water. If it’s a little too strong, you can always add more hot water to your cup.
6. Fill ‘er up.
Place the coffee grounds in the bottom of your French press, and pour about the water over top. Let everything sit for about 30 seconds, then give it a gentle stir. This makes sure all of the grounds are fully saturated with water so you get a flavor-packed brew.
7. Start your timer.
Again, it’s a balancing act. Brew too short, and your coffee will taste thin and sour. Too long, and it’ll end up bitter or astringent. Place the lid on your carafe with the plunger pulled up all the way. For the best flavor, let your coffee brew for four minutes. Though if you like your coffee stronger, you can let it go for as long as six. Don’t let it sit too long, or it will become bitter.
8. Extract with care.
When your timer buzzes, gently but firmly press the plunger all the way down. Too much pressure can cause the hot coffee to spray out of the carafe and onto you. This should take 10 – 30 seconds to reach the bottom.
9. Pour—and drink up.
If you’re drip person, you’re probably used to brewing a big pot of coffee, pouring some into your mug, and letting the rest sit around all morning. But anything that’s left in a French press will keep brewing since the grounds and the water are still mingling in the carafe, and after a few minutes, it’ll turn bitter. If you have any leftovers, pour it into another mug or thermos. Or brew less next time. My press will hold about 32 ounces of water, however, I just usually brew with 16 ounces and 4 tablespoons of ground coffee.
What are you waiting for? Go make some coffee!!!
Here are some french press coffee brewers for you to take a look at. Enjoy your coffee!
