{"id":9829,"date":"2023-03-24T17:15:38","date_gmt":"2023-03-24T17:15:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2023\/03\/24\/how-to-make-french-press-coffee-according-to-baristas\/"},"modified":"2023-03-24T17:15:38","modified_gmt":"2023-03-24T17:15:38","slug":"how-to-make-french-press-coffee-according-to-baristas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2023\/03\/24\/how-to-make-french-press-coffee-according-to-baristas\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Make French Press Coffee, According to Baristas"},"content":{"rendered":"


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The way you make your coffee is a highly personal choice. Some people swear by their Chemex pour-overs, while others rarely stray from their at-home espresso machines. Many favor a classic drip, and when the weather gets hot, you can\u2019t go wrong with a batch of cold brew. One of the most beloved of these methods is, of course, the French press.<\/p>\n

The first iterations of the French press\u2014sans seal\u2014were invented in 1852, but a version similar to the one we use today was patented in the United States in 1929 by Attilio Calimani and Giulio Moneta. In the near-century since, it\u2019s become one of the most consistent and reliable methods for brewing coffee at home.<\/p>\n

However, for someone who hasn\u2019t used a French press before, these little contraptions can appear confusing. Where does the coffee go? How long should it steep before pressing? Does it matter what kind of coffee beans are used, or how finely they\u2019re ground?<\/p>\n

Whether you\u2019re new to this style of coffee or just in need of a quick refresh, we\u2019ve put together this guide to making the most delicious coffee with your French press. Read on for our best tips and tricks.<\/p>\n

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Why use a French press?<\/h2>\n

First off, it\u2019s important to understand the specific benefits a French press offers. \u201cFrench press is a very easy minimal effort method to brewing at home,\u201d says Food52 contributor C\u00e9sar P\u00e9rez<\/a>, who has over 15 years of experience in the coffee industry at places like Blue Bottle and Stumptown.<\/p>\n

\u201cI think the main benefits are the amount of coffee you can make at once and how easy it is to do,\u201d echoed barista Cody Westbrook, a former barista at La Colombe and Devoci\u00f3n. \u201cMost methods take a bit more setup and management while only making either a single cup of good coffee or an ever bigger pot of okay coffee. [The] French press is a good middle ground.\u201d<\/p>\n

For Tallulah Schwartz, a former barista based in New York, the best part of using a French press is its reliability, which allows her to experiment with coffees of different origins and roasting styles. \u201cI find that I get to exercise a lot of control over flavor and intensity, and [I] can also more acutely taste the distinct qualities of the coffee I\u2019m drinking,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n

How the French Press Works<\/h2>\n

In order to make a perfect cup of coffee in a French press, it\u2019s important to understand how the method works. A cylindrical pot which features a plunger and filter, the French press, at its most basic, works by steeping coffee grinds in hot water. When it\u2019s done, the plunger\/filter is used to press the grinds to the bottom of the pot, leaving your freshly brewed coffee above it.<\/p>\n

\u201cFrench press is what\u2019s referred to as a full submersion method, meaning all of the coffee grounds are covered in hot water at once and left to brew versus pour-over methods like a Chemex or a V60 which require a bit more finesse,\u201d C\u00e9sar says. \u201cSince there are no paper filters involved, French press brews a cup which retains all of the coffee\u2019s natural oils, resulting in a very full bodied and rich cup.\u201d Because it\u2019s so full-bodied, coffee made in a French press is particularly well suited for additions like milk and cream, he added.<\/p>\n

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