I love making coffee. Growing up, I learned to associate coffee with hospitality, social occasions, and relaxing with friends over dessert. These days I don’t drink it often, but it is an absolute must when company is over, and especially with dessert!
I have always gotten compliments on the coffee I serve, often to my amazement, considering we’ve had to serve some bottom-line stuff depending on our budget constraints. Many have tried to replicate my coffee by buying the same brand/roast I use – with little success. The true ingredient to delicious coffee is the french press. It’s great for so many reasons, including the ease with which it can be stored off the counter, but most of all, it transforms almost every coffee into a delicious beverage!
Brewing coffee with a french press allows the water and grounds to stay in contact, which means that all the flavor and oils from the coffee infuse the water, whereas a traditional drip machine traps the oils in the paper filter.
Of course, as with anything, the better the foundational ingredients, the better the product – but if you’re in a pinch, having a french press in your corner is just what you’ll need to make the best coffee, or the best of your coffee!
How to Make Coffee with a French Press
- Use coarsely ground coffee beans (I’ve used finely ground sometimes and it works fine, but can damage the press in the long run and its hard to press down).
- Pour boiling water into the press over the grounds and let sit for at least 2-3 minutes.
- Stir the grounds and water, then gently push down the press.
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I'm Jennifer, a passionate cook and health enthusiast! Here at How to Peel an Onion, I share straightforward recipes, health and nutrition information, and how-to tips and advice for creating a nourishing family table. I hope you enjoy!
I feel like your father and brother should’ve gotten a hat tip on this one.
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Of course…consider this a belated tip
I have a french presss at work, buy good organic coffee, follow the directions above and my finished product is less than ideal. What am I missing? (maybe I just like it better when someone else makes it?)
Have you tried changing the ratio of coffee to water? Usually the stronger I make it, the better it tastes…
Hi! I’m from Costa Rica and buying fresh organic coffee here is as common as tobacco fields in North Carolina, so when I read this I thought to myself, what am I still doing with a coffee machine in this country? Turns out I ended up buying a french press (very elegant, I never even knew they existed) and it turns out you’re completely right! Thank you for the marvelous tip, my coffee tastes more than wonderful now! By the way, if you’re ever looking for better coffee quality, don’t try the commercial brands stating they’re exported from Colombia; I’ve tried them myself and they’re not even close to the real Colombian and Costa Rican coffee you can get in any market these days (try Café Britt, it’s directly exported from here, plus I know the owner believe it or not and the coffee’s amazing)!