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French press essentials

Wooden spoons full of coffee beans and coffee grounds of various grind sizes

French Press Grind Size Should Be Coarse and Consistent

December 9, 2023October 13, 2022

A typical French press grind should resemble coarse salt or breadcrumbs. Don’t grind too fine!

Categories Brewing, Brewing Tips
Water from a tap rinsing a French press in a stainless steel sink

How To Clean a French Press: 3 Easy Methods

December 17, 2023October 7, 2022

To clean your French press, you can handwash it, run it through the dishwasher, or give it a deep cleaning.

Categories Coffee Knowledge
Side view of a glass bodum French press against a white background

6 Best French Press Coffee Makers out There Right Now

December 15, 2023October 7, 2022

The Secura Stainless Steel French Press and the Bodum Chambord French Press are great devices for any fan of French press coffee.

Categories Buying Guides, Gear
Red package of Intelligentsia coffee beans

7 Best Coffee Options for French Press

December 15, 2023October 6, 2022

Blue Bottle Coffee’s “Three Africas” Blend and Caffe Vita’s Bistro Blend are two of our favorite coffees for a French press.

Categories Beans, Buying Guides
French press steeping next to a cup of coffee

How Long To Steep French Press: The Ideal Brew Time

December 3, 2023September 22, 2022

The ideal brew time for a French press is four minutes, but some factors might require you to adjust that steep time. Here’s what you need to know.

Categories Brewing, Brewing Tips
Pouring cold brew from a French press

Your French Press Provides An Easy Way To Make Cold Brew

December 10, 2023January 25, 2021

Cold brew can seem like a complicated beverage best left to Starbucks or specialty coffee shops, but French press cold brew is quite easy to make your own.

Categories Brewing, Coffee Drinks
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