French press is a commonly used coffee pot, the full name is French filter pressure cooker, coffee is brewed by the way of soaking. Many people like to use the French pressure pot to make coffee, because the French press is simple and convenient, does not pay attention to the process, and can largely release the oil, and the coffee flavor is stable; However, some people do not like the French press pot, because the French press pot will leave coffee grounds, the coffee requirements are relatively high shortcomings. The method of brewing coffee is not difficult, the following is to introduce how to use the press pot to make coffee, let’s understand it.
There are many coffee POTS that can be used to brew coffee, and the French press is one of them. As the name suggests, extract coffee with pressure. It consists of a cylindrical container and a metal filter that holds ground coffee and separates water. In addition to brewing coffee, it can also make tea, so it is also called tea maker.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of French presses? As a common coffee maker, the French press has advantages and disadvantages:
The advantages of French press pot
(1) is the soaking method, through the full contact of water and coffee powder braising method, release the essence of coffee. Simple and convenient, not pay attention to technology, suitable for beginners.
(2) The use of the press pot to brew coffee can release oil to a large extent, and the taste is smoother, rich and mellow; However, there are also people who do not like the fat of coffee.
(3) As a dipping extraction device, it is characterized by easy control and change the contact time between hot water and coffee powder, so it can easily control the taste of coffee, suitable for friends who pursue stable coffee flavor.
Second, the shortcomings of the French press pot
(1) There will be some fine powder at the bottom, which makes people feel that the coffee is not clear enough, but it does not affect. Saving a drink or two is a big deal.
(2) There is another disadvantage, that is, the requirements for coffee are relatively high. The French press pot is one of the many coffee POTS that is easy to concentrate the condition of the coffee beans, using fresh coffee powder
(3) difficult to wash, should be cleaned after each use, especially the filter. If the remaining coffee grounds are not cleaned up, it will affect the taste of the next coffee brew.
Precautions for making coffee with a French press
1. Use the pressure cooker to make coffee, the coffee powder should be slightly stronger, because there is no filter paper, and the hot water is directly in contact with the coffee powder. If the coffee powder is too thin, it will be over-extracted and affect the taste.
2. French press is a press, not high pressure extraction, so use fresh coffee powder, otherwise the coffee will be sour and bitter.
3. After pouring hot water, it should be left for a period of time, not too short or too long.
4. Coffee powder can not be too little, otherwise it is not easy to brew coffee. Generally, the ratio of coffee powder to water is about 1:10-1:18.
5. The water temperature is recommended to be brewed with 90-94 hot water, which needs to be pure water.