Over the past year, I have completely fallen in love with the french press. Sure, it seems tedious, especially in this day and age where we have our preset coffee makers and our keurigs. But there's nothing like sitting on the porch on a Saturday morning, reading the paper (or constantly updating your Twitter feed ), and drinking some fresh coffee - from your french press.
And, really, they're not all that difficult.
Basically, you boil the water for your coffee (or tea! This works well with loose leaf teas and herbs too!), put your coffee grounds in the bottom of the French press... Add water, then attach the lid with the plunger. Slowly push down on the plunger, then let seep or "brew" for 5 minutes or so.
And, that's it! After this time, your coffee will be ready to serve from this snazzy little pitcher and will taste SO much better. Come to think of it, this really doesn't take much longer than it would to wait for your standard coffee pot.
There are plenty of different kinds of french presses on the market today. Try come in different colors, shapes, and sizes. I always used a standard french press, like this one by Kitchen Supreme.
If you're feeling a bit fancy, the stainless steel coffee presses by Francois et Mimi are absolutely gorgeous. The stainless steel, coupled with their vintage designs, are incredibly elegant and may be worth the extra dollars. They even make a huge, 50 ounce french press, which is very convenient for those hosting a few people. You can check out a few of Francois et Mimi's french press designs on Amazon, here and here.
While I admit that the french press may not be for everyone, I do encourage those that enjoy a relaxing Saturday morning coffee hour to invest on a french press. And by "invest," I do not mean spending an arm and a leg- many french presses only cost $20 or so, and these fabulous kinds are no exception!
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