How to Use Fine Ground Coffee in a French Press
A fine grind can still work in a French press, but you might have to adjust your ratio and immersion time, or use a secondary filter.
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The Correct French Press Water Temperature is Simple to Achieve
The temperature to measure is that of the slurry—not the water itself.
The French Press Ratio You Should Be Aiming For
The best guideline for a French press ratio is somewhere between 1:12 and 1:16 coffee to water. Here’s how the ratio affects the flavor of your coffee.
The AeroPress and French Press Are Less Alike Than You Think
The AeroPress has its fanatics, but the French press has stood the test of time. Let’s take a look at the differences.
Drip Coffee vs. French Press as an Everyday Brewing Method
Drip coffee and French press are both easy to make, but quite different to drink.
Moka Pot And French Press Are Two Wildly Different Brewers
Expand your coffee-brewing repertoire to include the Moka pot or French press, two very different brewers that both make great coffee.
The Best Coffee Grinders For French Press, Electric and Manual
We recommend two of the best French press coffee grinders—one electric and one manual—and tell you why they’re our picks.
French Press Or Chemex: Which Brewing Method Is For You?
The glass carafe is usually where the similarities end with these two brewing methods that produce very different cups of coffee.