Although there are different methods for producing a great cup of coffee – from instant coffee to complex cappuccino machines – most people tend to make theirs with the simplicity of an electric coffee maker. But there are other methods accessible to you that can make a great cup of coffee, such as French press coffee. If you havent seen one in use, then youre missing out on a simple way to produce a rich cup of coffee.
The Pot
The main hardware for French press coffee is the plunger pot, and its basically all you need in order to make coffee with this method. It consists of a small jug with a sort of plunging mechanism on top. This plunger has a sort of mesh on it which is used to filter out the coffee grounds. In order to make French press coffee, you add water directly to the grounds in your plunger pot and let it steep for a few minutes. You then push down on the plunger to filter out the grounds from the liquid. The making of French press coffee is no more difficult than that, easy enough for anyone to operate.
The Coffee
When you grind your beans for French press coffee, you want to shoot for a coarse grind, since larger...