So...this was my first time ever using something like this. I drink coffee every morning, and sometimes at night if I'm working on a project late. But it's always been made in a normal coffee machine. You know, scoop the grounds into the filter...fill with water and press start. Simple enough.
The French Press Coffee Maker is a little more complex than that, but still way cool to use. I actually watched a How To video before hand so I didn't mess anything up. The amount of water and coffee used is still a work in progress for me. I have to find a happy medium. I either make it too strong or too weak. I did think it was weird that before you use the French press, you have to first warm it up with hot water. Not in the microwave of course due to the fact that it has metal in and around it. I waited almost 5 minutes...not too long. It heated quicker than that, I just got distracted grounding up my vanilla coffee beans. lol
The press does just like it says. It presses the coffee grounds down, allowing only the liquid to be poured out. Do not leave the excess coffee in there soaking with the water. It will make the left over too strong and bitter to have a second cup.
It's actually easy to clean, and I love the little stir tool to help make a pretty cappuccino if you're a little talented on the barista side.
All in all...this is a cute, well designed French press. I did receive this in exchange for an honest review of the product.
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