Why Coffee Connoisseurs Love the French Press
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One of the older forms of making coffee in the world, French Press coffeemakers were first developed in the 1850's. Despite more than a century's worth of technological advances, the process for using a press pot remains the same today. Additionally, other than some minor enhancements, the looks and design of the French press has remained untouched. Both the design and process of the French press contribute to one of the greatest benefits of using a press pot coffeemaker - its simplicity.
All you need to enjoy delicious French press coffee is a press pot, boiling water, and coarsely ground coffee. Simply place your ground coffee at the bottom of the press pot and pour boiling water into the container. Stir the coffee with a non-metal spoon and then let it sit for anywhere from one to five minutes. Once the coffee has brewed to your desired strength and flavor, simply push the coffee grounds to the bottom of the press pot using the plunger. It's just that easy!
French press coffee allows for the purest form of coffee in terms of flavor and aroma because it allows the grounded coffee to mingle directly with the boiling water. Due to the simple process, there's no opportunity for paper filters or mechanical pieces to interrupt or disrupt the brewing. The press pot process also allows for the oils that filters typically trap to seep into the coffee, providing a richer flavor and a bolder aroma that coffee lovers cherish.
Not only are French press coffeemakers easy to use and delicious to enjoy, they're also a favorite of coffee connoisseurs across the globe. There are a number of reasons for this:
Bold Flavor
French press coffeemakers produce a bold, pure coffee that you cannot get from other coffee making methods. Because the coarsely grounded coffee comes in direct contact with the boiling water used to brew it, paper filters or mechanical drops don't have the opportunity to alter the coffee taste. The French press process also fails to trap the coffee's oils like a paper or mechanical filter would, resulting in a stronger, bolder and more aromatic coffee for your enjoyment. Additionally, there's no chance of sediment in the machine affecting your flavor. A press pot also allows you to decide exactly how strong the coffee is. For a weaker cup, you only let it brew for one or two minutes. For a much stronger and bolder cup of coffee, simply let it brew for four to five minutes, or even longer depending on your tastes.
Simplicity
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While few coffee connoisseurs will admit it, the simplicity of both the design of the press and the process used by a French press coffeemaker is quite attractive. A true testament to the genius of the designer, press pots have remained relatively unchanged since their inception in the 19th century. French presscoffeemakers also don't require any electricity to operate - outside of heating the water. It truly is coffee in its purest and most flavorful form, yet still simple enough for anyone to brew.
Low Cost
French press coffeemakers are also inexpensive compared to normaldrip coffeemakers or single serving pod coffeemakers. They cost almost nothing to operate, save the price of coffee beans or ground coffee. Despite being inexpensive, there's nothing cheap about the type of coffee produced by the French press. Many coffee connoisseurs would happily pit their French press up against the most expensive of coffeemakers - and with good reason. Additionally, there are no filters to buy or replace, cleanup is simple and maintenance is virtually nonexistent.
Good Looks
A French press coffeemaker consists of simply a narrow cylinder, typically made of glass or clear plastic, along with a lid and plunger, typically made of steel or something similar. The pleasing aesthetics of a press pot make it even more appealing for the coffee connoisseur, since it can easily fit in with your normal kitchen decor and style. A French press also stands out from the crowd, and can give off an aura of coffee superiority that coffee connoisseurs, or any other connoisseurs for that matter, truly love.
