The French Press is a modest coffee making device. It doesn’t require electricity, but experts agree that it can make a richer, fuller cup of coffee than others technologically advanced colleagues. For example, natural oils that would otherwise be filtered out in a filter coffee machine are completely preserved and make the coffee aromatic and strong.
The French press method of making coffee is straightforward, inexpensive, easy to do, and hard to mess up. It also doesn’t take up too much counter space. Once you’ve got your measurements, you can quickly soak coarse coffee grounds in almost boiling water. We tested these models with the James Hoffman’s French press techniquein which he uses 30 grams of coffee to 500 grams of water, waits four minutes and then stirs through the crust. Whether you choose a glass or stainless steel French press, depending on your personal coffee needs, a few factors make the difference.
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Updated December 2024: We added the Espro P3 and P6, Le Creuset and Bodum Bistro French presses and ensured links and prices are up to date.
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