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• Method 2 of 3: How to Brew Coffee in a French Press
• Method 3 of 3: How to Brew Tea in a French Press
• Tips
• Warnings

1 Choose the right grains. In any shop or supermarket in the area, you will find dozens of types of coffee beans.It seems impossible to narrow the selection down to perfect beans. Fortunately, a few criteria will help you choose the best for your preferred palate.

• If you are looking for a coffee with a high caffeine content, choose a light roast coffee. Contrary to popular belief, deep roasting does not increase the amount of caffeine, but rather decreases it. The darker the coffee beans, the longer they roasted, and the more natural caffeine burned out. That is, if you want to stay awake longer, find a light roast coffee.
• Decide how rich the flavor you want. Although each roast is different, generally dark roasted coffees are renowned for their deep and full aroma. Light roasting produces a less bitter taste with sweet undertones. If you have been drinking coffee recently and are afraid of the "burnt" taste of the beans, choose a light roast. If you can call yourself a true coffee connoisseur with years of experience, then both light and heavy roasts will suit you.
• Make sure the grains are coarsely ground. Unlike express and drip coffee makers, which require fine grinding, in this case, the coffee should be large granules. This means that your coffee should be more like sand than powder in consistency.
• Use only fresh grains. It doesn't matter which way you brew your coffee, fresh beans are a must. Old, stale beans lose aroma and give your coffee an unpleasant aftertaste. Buy coffee beans in a pack that lasts for 2 weeks, and always grind the beans just before brewing.

2 Take a French press. A French press is a type of coffee pot, which is a glass cylinder with a flat filter attached to a long piston on the lid. You simply place the grains on the bottom, place the filter on the top and add hot water.

• While some people complain about the thickening of the cup after making a French press, it has more to do with the grinding of the coffee itself. This means that the granules turned out to be too small or of the wrong size, so the coffee grounds pass through the filter and enter the hot water.
• French press is also called "Cafetiere" ("French coffee pot").

3 Get a good grinder. The quality of the grinder is almost as important as that of the French press itself. Find a conical burr grinder. Don't try to save money by buying the cheapest option. The grinder is responsible for grinding whole coffee beans into perfect grains and revealing the true aroma of coffee.

4 Collect the other necessary ingredients. You will need boiling water for making coffee and a cup, the rest is up to you! You can sweeten your coffee with whichever you like best - try sugar, honey, caramel, or chocolate mixed with cream. Or simply enjoy a cup of pure black coffee with a rich, deep aroma.

Method 2 of 3: How to Brew Coffee in a French Press

1. 1 Preheat the coffee press. Although no water has yet to be added at this stage, it is advisable to rinse the press with warm water. Most French presses are made of glass, so boiling water can crack it, which will naturally ruin it. Just make sure the glass is barely warm to the touch before brewing.
2. 2 Grind the coffee. Be sure to grind the coffee right before brewing - this way you will get a great aroma and will not be afraid that the coffee is stale.
   • If you want to make one cup of coffee, you need to grind a full tablespoon of beans.
   • For more servings, add the appropriate number of tablespoons of grains.
   • While you grind your coffee, put the water to boil in a separate kettle. It doesn't matter how you boil water - on the stove or in the electric kettle. The ideal temperature for coffee in a French press is 90-94 degrees Celsius.
3. 3 Pour coffee into the press. Remove the cover from the French press. This will remove the plunger with the filter attached to it. Place the required amount of ground coffee in the bottom of the glass flask.
4. 4 Add water. Once you have fixed the filter over the coffee, pour boiling water over the French press.Take water at the rate of one cup per person. Raise the plunger, allowing the beans to mix with the water and give the boiling water a coffee flavor.
5. 5 Wait. Leave the press with the plunger raised and let the coffee brew. You can set a timer to keep it at the correct time; 3-4 minutes is ideal for the coffee to have time to brew.
6. 6 Complete the process. Once the time is up, lower the plunger to separate the thick from the water. Press down on the plunger slowly and evenly to avoid stirring the grounds or spilling coffee all over the place. Finally, pour the coffee into your favorite mug. Enjoy!

Method 3 of 3: How to Brew Tea in a French Press

1. 1 Choose your tea. Any loose leaf tea with large enough leaves that will not pass through the filter will work. Or, simply cut open a bag of your favorite tea and pour it directly into your French press. For each cup of tea, add one tablespoon of the tea leaves.
   • Green tea contains antioxidants and is renowned for its health benefits. For an energy boost, opt for green tea or a green tea blend.
   • White tea is a good way to make a cup of a simple, clean drink. These teas are considered the most natural and have a slightly sweet taste. White tea is believed to even out complexion and improve skin condition.
   • Black tea has a rich rich taste and strong aroma. Traditional black tea is earl gray and English breakfast tea, but you can find many other options.
   • If you are looking for a flower-based tea, try any herbal tea. They are most often caffeine-free and aid in digestion. Popular herbal teas are chamomile and mint.
   • If you want a boost of caffeine - then get mate tea. It will provide you with a range of beneficial vitamins, and in addition, it will taste great and some caffeine.
   • Oolong is a strong tea popular in China. Usually this type is equated with black tea and is sold with different flavors.
2. 2 Boil water. Boil water on the stove or in an electric kettle at the rate of a cup per person. Make sure that the French press is warm to the touch before pouring the boiling water so that the glass does not crack from the sudden temperature drop.
   • The temperature of the water depends on the type of tea you are brewing. Basically, 94 degrees Celsius is a safe temperature for tea.
3. 3 Add ingredients. Place loose leaf tea on the bottom of a press and add the correct amount of water. Stir slightly to infuse the tea.
4. 4 Wait. Leave the plunger raised and wait about three minutes for the tea to brew. If you overexpose your tea, it will become bitter and ruin the taste.
5. 5 Finish making tea. After enough time, pour the tea into a stylish porcelain teacup or your favorite cozy mug and enjoy! Add lemon, sugar, honey, or cream to taste.

Tips

• If you prefer iced coffee, use cold water and place the French press in the refrigerator overnight. In this case, the taste of coffee turns out to be very delicate and clean, because essential oils have not been subjected to the destructive effect of heat.
• A French press can also be used to make iced tea, just replace the coffee beans with tea leaves and adjust the time the tea should be infused accordingly.
• Wash your French press between uses. Remove and rinse the filter immediately after filling the cup. To disassemble the filter for cleaning, hold the bottom with one hand and unscrew the handle with the other. The filter consists of several parts. Remember in what order they are located so that you can correctly assemble the filter! To get rid of the stubborn coffee smell, scrub the press with baking soda. The filter must have a neutral odor; otherwise, it can change the taste of the drink. You can place the mouthwash on the bottom of the press and place the disassembled parts inside. Fill it with water and let it soak. Rinse and the abs will be completely clean.
• To avoid overflowing, do not pour too much water into the French press or lower the filter too quickly. Some French presses have a line that indicates the maximum amount of water allowed, but a general recommendation is to leave at least 25mm of space before the water line.

Warnings

• If you pour too much water into the press or push the plunger sharply, the water can splash out and burn you.
• According to research, unfiltered coffee can cause high LDL cholesterol levels. If you are monitoring your cholesterol levels, check with your doctor or filter your coffee through an unbleached paper filter, although this will change the taste of the coffee. The French press is not intended for additional filtration.
• The thick is the secret enemy of the French press. Even a good grinder or a coarse grind will not protect against small amounts of coffee dust. If you don't let the thick settle, your first sip will be unpleasant and gritty. You will also notice a lump on the bottom of the cup when you finish your coffee. There she should stay.