French press coffee pot is used around the world thought they are called by different names. In the Netherlands, Ireland and the UK a French press is called a cafetiere and in France it is known as a cafetiere a piston or by the model name, a Modum. In New Zealand, South Africa and Australia it is known as a coffee plunger.
It is very easy to use a French press though everyone has their own methods. Basically you add coffee grounds and hot water to the French press, then press the plunger to separate the grounds and your coffee is ready. The amount of time you let the coffee steep will depend on how you like your coffee.
With any type of coffee the temperature of the water is critical to steeping coffee. You want the temperature to be almost boiling. A great way to do this is to get the water to boiling and then give it a bit of cold water. You want to use fresh water every single time.
You also want to use fresh water every single time as water that has been boiled will taste flat as it does not contain any dissolved gasses. Before using your French press you can warm up the carafe with some hot water so that you coffee is as warm as possible.
It has also been found that freshly ground coffee tastes better then pre-ground coffee as the aroma and flavor is much better in freshly ground coffee. Coarse ground coffee is the best for the French press as very finely ground coffee will not be caught by the filter in the French press which can lead grounds in your coffee.
The ratio for adding grounds to water is one cup of hot water to two tablespoons of ground coffee. For those that enjoy a stronger brew you can add more coffee grounds. Once you have added the water to the grounds you should mix them up to make sure all the grounds are in contact with water and there are no air pockets.
The range of steeping time can vary between four to ten minutes. Ten minutes produce a very strong cup of coffee. A standard cup of coffee will take about four minutes. There is also a no steeping time that is recommended by some coffee producers. However to make sure that your coffee is strong enough you will need to add more coffee.
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September 07 2009 | coffee | No Comments »
I'm sure you've seen the now famous old time photo on T shirts with the guy literally vibrating and the saying "Coffee; Is the Planet shaking or is it just me?"
Granted that's humorous. But the only reason it's funny, is because it's true. We only really think things are funny when we can relate to them in some way and for us to really relate well there must be at least a little bit of truth to it.
Did you know?, when they were polled, most coffee drinkers said they would really like to try a coffee alternative if one existed that actually worked and that didn't taste like recycled motor oil (Ok true, I added the motor oil bit, but you get the point).
You know, we all have our own personal reasons why we want to get off coffee and I respect that, however I have compiled a few just to illustrate a couple of the reasons why I no longer drink the stuff.
The top ten reasons you should find a good coffee alternative right now are 1. You haven't blinked since the last lunar eclipse. 2. You get a speeding ticket even when you're parked. 3. The nurse needs a scientific calculator to take your pulse. 4. You sleep with your eyes open. 5. The only time you're standing still is during an earthquake. 6. Your eyes stay open when you sneeze. 7. You chew on other people's fingernails. 8. You're so jittery that people use your hands to blend their margaritas. 9. Your only source of nutrition comes from "Sweet & Low." 10. Charles Manson thinks you need to calm down.
We all know we really want to get off this addictive roller coaster we call Java but what are the coffee alternatives out there? Is there really a coffee alternative that works?
Well, yes there is, it's a South American herb called Yerba Mate that the natives of the regions of Paraguay, Argentina, Uruguay and Brazil have been drinking for Centuries.
It has the power to Invigorate the mind and energize the body without giving you the jitters the shakes or the dreaded Crash! And It can do all this while supplying you with one of the world's most potent antioxidants to help keep you healthy and well.
There are 2 problems however: 1. Yerba Mate all by itself will not amount to much of a mainstream coffee substitute without the help of some other herbs like Catuaba and Pata De Vaca. These serve to turbo charge it and really give you that ultra crisp sharpness that a North American connoisseur demands.
2. It has to still be Green and Unroasted or most of the nutritional and antioxidant benefits are destroyed. It must also be Organically grown because some of the pesticides they use in those countries have long since been banned from use in the USA. And of course if it's Organic they aren't using any sprays at all.
So, does a viable alternative to coffee really exist. Sure it does and I drink it every day. You Just have to find a blend of the herbs Yerba Mate, Catuaba and Pata De Vaca.
Once you find your perfect combination of these herbs your search for a viable coffee alternative that works will be over. And you will be a happy camper who doesn't have the jitters and no longer crashes just like me.
Patrick Shelley will now share the real secret Alternative to Coffee along with 2 FREE reports on a website devoted to doubling your energy by using a Coffee Alternative. Shelley is an international Nutritional keynote speaker and the formulator of more than 50 internationally recognized health products.
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September 06 2009 | coffee | No Comments »