French Press

This is one of four methods that will be discussed that utilizes coffee infusions. In this first style, ground coffee is placed in the glass beaker, hot water is added and allowed to steep. The attached tightly fitting plunging device is then pushed to the bottom of the beaker, where the grounds are trapped and above this sits your coffee. The occasional drawback I noticed in this method is stray, unexpected coffee grounds can enter the coffee. This popular European method allows for more oils and coffee solids (small, desirable suspended particles called colloids) that provide a cup of coffee with more aroma and dense body. Many people who prefer their coffee to exhibit strong character and substance consider this a perfect cup of coffee.