How to Use a French-Press Mug
A French press is a device that uses a narrow cylinder and a plunger to extract the flavor of ground coffee. French presses come in several sizes and are usually manufactured from plastic, metal or glass. A more portable option is a French-press mug that allows the coffee lover to make a cup of coffee away from home. The mug works in the same fashion as a traditional French press, and can be used whenever coarse coffee grounds and water are available. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Pour approximately 2 tsp. coffee grounds per 8 oz. water into the French-press mug.
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Boil tap water in a medium-sized pot. The amount of water required will depend upon the size of the French-press mug and the desired amount of coffee.
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Pour the boiling tap water into the French-press mug. Leave approximately 1-inch of space at the top for plunger room.
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Stir the contents of the mug with a spoon. This will lift any coffee grounds that have settled on the bottle of the mug.
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Set the mug's lid on top of the mug. The lid will contain the filter assembly and a long rod, or plunger. The plunger should be pulled upward until it is completely sticking out of the top of the lid.
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Allow the coffee to steep for 2 to 3 minutes.
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Press down on the plunger. The plunger should remain straight and a constant amount of pressure should be applied. This ensures that the grounds do not escape into the brewed coffee.
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Tips & Warnings
Use coarsely ground coffee beans in the French-press mug.
