Easy to operate, small mistake, easy to pour out good coffee and retain the original flavor, French kettle artifact

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The French filter kettle, or French kettle, also known as French Press, is the easiest and most convenient way to brew coffee. In fact, this kind of pot appeared a long time ago, but people used to use it to make tea. Generally speaking, the filter net for making tea is thicker, and that for making coffee is smaller. If you like coffee but don't have the time, or if you don't have an expensive coffee maker at home, a French press is a good way.

Grinding size

When brewing in a French filter pot, the thickness of coffee particles is as important as brewing with an Espresso coffee machine. All ground particles must be of the same size. The difference between the French filter press and the Espresso machine is that when making coffee with a French filter kettle, the grinding should be coarse. in addition, the younger the grinding, the more difficult it is to press. When using a general Espresso coffee machine, the grinding is younger. The Nylon drip coffee machine can accept medium size grinding, while the general electric drip coffee machine needs very thick particles.

The bean grinder is so important, don't save money to buy a good bean grinder. A high-quality bean grinder, from Bodum Antiqua to Solis Maestro Plus or better, absolutely absorbs the best taste of coffee and keeps the coffee from the French filter pot clean without too much residue.

When in use, soak for about four minutes. The longer the soaking time, the stronger the taste and the stronger the sour taste.

The taste and personal preference of each coffee bean are different, so try it one by one.

Suitable for coffee beans from a single origin, or coffee beans with strong sour taste.

Suitable for filtering medium to deep-roasted coffee beans (such as Nanyang coffee).

Do not press the strainer when standing still, so that the coffee and water have more time and space contact.

Advantages of French kettles:

Simple and quick

No need to plug in

No need for alcohol lamp heating

No filter paper, more environmentally friendly

Small, lightweight and unobstructed.

Easy to clean

Expired coffee beans can also be soaked into coffee oil (crema)

Coffee beans that are not perfectly roasted can also be brewed in a French kettle, but basically cannot be drunk.

The weakness of the French kettle:

Compared with Japanese siphon (Syphon), the coffee brewed is muddy.

Compared with espresso, the flavor is not strong enough to boil out the essence of coffee beans.