A French press is a great way to enjoy coffee. It’s easy to use, easy to clean, and creates a rich cup of coffee that really shows the greatness of your beans. However, if you don’t already own a French press it can be a bit overwhelming figuring out which one you should purchase and which one will meet your needs the most.
What Features Should You Look For in French Press?
You want to make sure that you are choosing a few features that will help to make your French press experience the best that it can be.
You want a high quality beaker. You can find them in plastic, but you really want to make sure that you choose glass or high quality stainless steel. It will be better for you. You also want to make sure that the glass is high quality because it will make it last longer and will be safer for you then something that could break when washing.
A lot of people choose metal for their French press. This can be a great option, but you will want to make sure it is high quality stainless steel. It is also important to remember that these French presses can rust and you want to make sure you are taking care of it in order to avoid rust in your coffee.
You want to make sure that you are choosing a size that will work for you. You can find small French presses, but this will only make enough coffee for you to enjoy at one setting. It will not make enough for you to share. It will not make enough for you to put into a carafe or thermos to have it later. That being said, the price allows for you to get more than one if you want. It is also important to remember that the cups often listed on the French press listing are for 8 ounce cups of coffee and most mugs hold 12 to 16 ounces of coffee. Check the ounces when determining whether or not a French press will be large enough for you.
Double Walled? Some French presses on the market today are double walled. This is where there is a layer of air in between two layers. It provides some insulation. While this isn’t enough to keep it warm all day, it does make it possible to make coffee and come back in an hour for a second cup. You can skip the need for this by getting a carafe or thermos to keep your coffee hot all the time.