Difficulty - Easy
French Press
Equipment difficulty
15%
Although the cafetière has had several revamps across the years, it still remains a favoured choice among many fellow coffee drinkers.
This brewing method does take some practice and attention in the beginning but once you build confidence the results can lead to a satisfyingly creamy coffee that’s elegant and rich in flavour
French Press
Pro's
Portable – can go with you anywhere
Simple – Once you get used to your cafetière, its smooth sailing thereafter
Cheap – A very affordable way to brew your coffee with tons of availability and styles
Easy to clean – A quick rinse with soap and warm water and your good to go again
Con's
Patience – Takes some practice to get it right
Coarse Ground Only – Can only use coarsely ground coffee otherwise your brew will become muddy
step by step Guide
Step 1
Disassemble
Remove the plunger looking part of the French press.
Step 2
Add coffee
Add coarse ground coffee into the coffee pot body.
Step 3
Add water
Add hot water from your kettle and steep your coffee grounds.
Step 4
Stir your coffee
Get a coffee paddle or long spoon and give your coffee a good stirring
Step 5
Let it bloom
Leave your coffee to steep for a good 4 minutes.
Step 6
Add plunger and press
Add your French press top and slowly push down to filter any sediments.
