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Why The Humble French Press Is Still One Of The Best Ways To Brew Coffee
By Nick Johnson
There are many effective ways to brew coffee, and the quality of your cup of joe depends heavily on the method you use. Consider investing in a French press.
A French press is a simple tool with a mesh plunger and a spouted glass cylinder. Simply combine ground coffee with hot water, then press down on the plunger to strain it.
It's a humble tool that requires no electricity or battery power, and it only takes three to eight minutes to produce a rich and wonderfully brewed cup of coffee.
Two of the most prevalent problems with coffee are under- and over-extraction — when the water takes either too little flavor or too much bitterness from the grounds.
You can control the brewing duration and amount of liquid in a French press for a robust flavor and gentler extraction since water doesn't continuously pour through the grounds.
The French press is also reusable, making it a more environmentally friendly option than most single-pod brewers or even disposable coffee filters.