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Definition
French Press (noun):
- A French press, also known as a press pot or plunger pot, is a method and device for brewing coffee. It consists of a cylindrical container, typically made of glass or stainless steel, equipped with a plunger and a metal or nylon mesh filter.
Example Sentences
- “Every morning, he uses his French press to brew a fresh cup of coffee.”
- “Unlike drip coffee makers, the French press allows you to easily control the steeping time.”
- “She gave him a sleek stainless steel French press for his birthday.”
Notes
- The French press was patented by Italian designer Attilio Calimani in 1929, despite its name suggesting a French origin.
- The French press method involves steeping coarsely ground coffee in hot water before pressing the plunger to separate the grounds from the brewed coffee.
- In addition to brewing coffee, a French press can also be used to make tea and cold brew coffee, and even to froth milk for lattes.
- The French press is often praised for producing a rich and full-bodied cup of coffee because the coffee is not put through a fine paper filter, which allows essential oils and fine particles from the coffee to remain in the final brew.