Why You Should Buy a French Press

Do you love coffee? you probably do if you're reading this blog. Well every coffee lover should try french press coffee at least once. Even the coffee curious can benefit from the advantages a french press offers. First thing is first however. What is a french press? If you don't know I will explain. A french press is a certain type of coffee maker and it looks like this...

You mix your ground coffee beans with hot water inside the french press, let it brew for about 5 minutes then you press (hence the name) the plunger down to separate the grounds from the now brewed coffee and Ta-Da, french press coffee.

So what are the advantages of brewing coffee in this way? well there are several. First, and most obvious, you don't have to bother with that old Mr. Coffee that has been on your counter for years. I don't know about you but I just hate having to pour water down the back of these things, I seem to always make a mess somehow.

Second, no more coffee filters. Not only do coffee filters cost money and degrade the environment they also make your coffee not as tasty. Not only are coffee filters somewhat annoying (at least for me) but they actually take away from your coffee's flavor. Coffee filters soak up some of the essential oils from the beans that should be adding to the taste of your morning joe.

Third, you no longer have to brew up and entire pot of coffee even if you only want one or two cups. With a french press you only brew the amount of coffee you want because you can ad as much or as little water as you want.

Finally, a french press coffee maker doesn't have to just make coffee. That's right. A french press can also be used to brew tea. Just replace the coffee grounds with loose leaf tea and you'll be enjoying your hot beverage in no time.

All in all the french press is a wonderful thing to have in your kitchen. Oh and by the way, it makes coffee when the power is out, see if your Mr. Coffee can do that.