French Press Coffee Vs. Drip Brew

Drip brewer

Historically, coffee drinkers have used a variety of brewing methods to extract the pleasurable tastes of this popular morning drink. Coffee drinkers recognize the french press as the best way to get more flavor out of your coffee. The drip brewing method takes less time and is the most commonly used method in home and work environments.

Taste

French press provides a more potent, fuller flavor than the drip brew, because the press extracts most of the oils from the beans. The paper filter from a drip brewer can leave an aftertaste that does not occur in a french press.

Temperature

French press coffee drinkers can manipulate the temperature of the coffee by the amount of time spent boiling the water. Drip brewers, depending on the brand, net different results with respect to temperature. People often complain that the drip brewer does not yield the right temperature.

Function

Drip brewers automatically heat and syphon the water into hot coffee. Owners of drip brewers place a paper filter inside the cup above the coffee pot, then pour water into the valve located behind the pot. French press brewers prepare coffee by first pouring the coffee grounds, applying hot water and then using the press at the top to separate the coffee grounds from the water. It takes a few minutes for coffee to steep in a french press.

Cleaning

Unlike a french press, drip brewers do not take much cleaning and preparation.

Office Use

Most office work environments have a drip brewer for its practicality. Coffee drinkers use the french press mostly at home.

References

• Coffee Research: Coffee Brewing
• I Need Coffee: Six Coffee Brewing Techniques
• Street Directory: Coffee Brewing Methods