{"id":1349504,"date":"2019-12-19T16:00:22","date_gmt":"2019-12-19T21:00:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/?p=1349504"},"modified":"2023-03-07T08:26:29","modified_gmt":"2023-03-07T14:26:29","slug":"how-to-use-a-french-press","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/how-to-use-a-french-press\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Make French Press Coffee"},"content":{"rendered":"When it comes to making a good cup of coffee<\/a>, I'm an equal opportunist: I love espresso, cold brew<\/a> and drip. If it's caffeinated and tasty, I'm in. One of my favorite ways to make coffee is using a French press, which is actually one of the easiest brewing methods. Here's everything you need to know on how to use a French press.\r\n

French Press vs. Drip Coffee Makers<\/h2>\r\nRegular coffee makers<\/a>, like your Mr. Coffee, are \"drip\" brewers. They work by heating water to near boiling and routing the steam to a drip area, which disperses water over coffee grounds. The finished brew filters into a pitcher over a warming plate. Depending on the quality of the machine, your coffee may taste either delicious or a bit scorched, but the method is hands-off and convenient.\r\n\r\nBy contrast, French press coffee is usually strong, with a rich, earthy aroma. A French press doesn't require electricity or disposable filters to brew, just hot water and coffee grounds. The grounds steep directly in hot water, and are then filtered out when the user presses down the plunger. French press is probably the second most hands-off brewing method, after drip.\r\n

What Is the Best French Press?<\/h3>\r\nWhile designs range from fancy porcelain to plain plastic, the overall look is the same: a plunger with a metal screen attached, and a vessel for holding water.\u00a0This Bodum press<\/a> is a classic. Reviewers on Amazon also love this lightweight Espro press<\/a> for traveling.\r\n

How to Use a French Press<\/h2>\r\n

Ingredients<\/h3>\r\n