Take the Plunge.
French presses are preferred by many Europeans and are gaining popularity in
North America.


The device consists of a glass cylinder with a metal rod extending through the center. Protruding from the top end of the rod is a handle and at the bottom end is a filter that
fits snugly around the inside of the glass cylinder.


Coffee grounds dampened with a small amount of cold water are placed in the cylinder.
Boiling water allowed to cool to just below a boil is then poured over the grounds. After
they are allowed to steep, the plunger is pushed down, separating the grounds from the beverage.


This unique method adds a heavy body to compliment the fine flavour of the coffee
beans. Without a paper filter, all the rich oils of the coffee bean seep into the coffee,
making for the perfect cup.

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How you grind influences what you taste. Medium Grind - requires longer water/coffee contact but produces the richest coffee. Don't use too fine a grind, or you won't be able to press the plunger down and too much sediment will be created. We are proud to offer the BRAUN AROMATIC COFFEE GRINDER.

Picture : The Decent Coffee Cosy and grinder. Photographer, Gudrun Kost.

Why compromise?   For great tasting coffee, use great tasting water.

How to clean your French Press