I love the new French Press I got for christmas. It is well-designed, handsome, and makes great coffee.
However, the coffee preparation process is a little elaborate. Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy the sounds, smells, textures, and movements of a good domestic task. But at times I’d just plain like to get to my coffee sooner. Here is the current process:
- Put water into water filter pitcher if there isn’t enough already (there usually isn’t).
- Wait for water to filter. During this time I can put coffee in the french press, if it’s clean (it usually is).
- Measure desired amount of water in measuring container.
- Pour water into kettle and place it on the stove.
- Wait for water to boil.
- Wait a couple minutes for water to cool down a little (the documentation says “hot, not boiling”).
- Pour water into french press and insert lid/plunger assembly.
- Wait 5-10 minutes.
- Pour into mug. Delicious!
Anyone have any tips for optimizing the process?
