GUEST BLOG—By Illy.com—In an era of artisan coffee for home consumption that’s dominated by the popularity of the pour over method, old fashioned French Press coffee makers, are making a comeback.
Reason is
the public’s third wave fascination with exploring new beans, new regions is
going hand in hand with brewing technology: new and old.
French Press refresher course for
newbies or born again 70s types:
A
cylindrical pot with a plunger and built-in filter screen that presses hot
water through ground coffee: that’s the simple beauty of the French press,
method of choice for many the world over, creating an earthy, rich taste in the
cup.
The secret
is all in the grind: choose medium, with uniformity and consistency
throughout. Very coarse grinds may clog
the filter, while very fine grinds will pass through the filter, muddying the
results.
Press like the best:
Place the
pot on a dry, flat surface. Hold the handle firmly, then pull out the plunger
Add a
heaping tablespoon (7-8 grams) of coffee to the pot per 200 ml (6.7 oz) of
water
Pour hot
water—not quite boiling—into the pot, and gently stir
Carefully
reinsert the plunger into the pot, stopping just above the water and ground
coffee (do not plunge yet), and let stand for 3-4 minutes
Press the
plunger down slowly, exerting steady pressure.
After each
use, wash the pot with water and mild detergent, and dry thoroughly.
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