How to Prepare a Coffee
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French Press
Coffee with French Accent
Contrary to what its name suggests, the French press is of Italian origin. Although the French Mayer and Delforg developed a prototype in 1852, who actually created the first version with a plunger was the Italian Attilio Callimani in 1929.
The French Press is an infusion method that does not use a paper filter, allowing a better passage of essential oils into the water. The result is a balanced coffee with well-defined notes and aromas . One of the main variables in this method is the infusion time, which can vary from two to four minutes. The duration of extraction will impact the strength and body of the beverage.
In addition to being a practical and easy method to prepare, its cleaning and maintenance are very simple. Just wash it with water and detergent remembering to pay good attention to the plunger so that no residue remains.
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Ingredients
20g coffee (coarse grind)
350ml of hot filtered water (85ºC)
Obs. Use a ratio of 1g of coffee to 12-13g of water
Utensils
French press
Electric kettle or to heat on the stove
Balance
Stopwatch
Plastic or wooden spoon
Preparation
How to prepare:
Scald the French Press with hot water to keep the temperature of the method longer.
Add 20g of coffee in the correct grind.
For this method, the ideal is that the water is around 85ºC. If you don't have a kettle with temperature control, boil the water in your kettle, and let it sit for a few minutes to lower the temperature.
Add 250ml of water and stir with a wooden or plastic spoon to avoid damaging the French Press .
Keep your coffee infused with the water for up to a maximum of four minutes.
Complete the french press process by gently pressing the plunger all the way down.
Stir your coffee gently to homogenize the drink.
Serve gently so that there is no transfer of fine sediment from the dregs.
Now enjoy your coffee and taste an explosion of aroma and flavor!
