I can't tell y'all how many years I've had this French press coffee makeer. My mama gave it to me, and I have always used it as a cute decorative item. Sad, I know... I'm on like my fourth day of nursing a cold and wanting to sleep. all. day. but there are many, many things I need to do in this house, and I need the energy to make a dent in things.
So it's a French press kind of day.
Y'all, it's not that hard, I promise. I wish I'd taken pictures as I went, but I hadn't had caffeine yet. But here's the gist of it:
1. Measure out about 8 Tbsp of coffee into the bottom of your nice, clean French press. You can use already ground, or grind your own beans. I myself was too lazy to pull out the grinder this morning.
2. Get a pot of water boiling. I realized as I was starting that I don't have a teapot o_O so I literally used a saucepan on the stove. Worked fine.
3. Pour enough water to cover the coffee grounds and fill the press halfway. Don't do anything except let this sit for a minute (I set my timer because I'm easily distracted).
4. After the minute has passed, GIVE THE COFFEE MIXTURE A FEW GENTLE STIRS. This will ensure that nothing got stuck on the bottom and that everything is mixed equitably. It also gives your coffee this dreamy light brown creamy layer on top.
5. Fill the container with the rest of the hot water, or to the top.
6. Put the top of your French press on (it should be all smoothed together at this point) and press the handle downward in a single smooth motion. The mesh section will filter the grounds and push them to the bottom, if done properly. Push gently yet firmly, until the mesh filter has nowhere to go and is resting on the coffee grounds.
7. Add cream and/or sugar, or not. Your move, there. Do, however, ENJOY. ☕️
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