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3. Place the French Press on its base station
by positioning it so the stud on the base
fits into the hole on the underside of the
appliance. (Figure 2)
4. Plug the unit in by inserting the plug
into the socket. Extension cords are not
recommended.
5. Press the On/Off button ( ).
6. The temperature indicator lights up by
the 195°F mark and the unit begins to
heat the water. Note: While the water is heating, it is
recommended to grind the coffee beans. Grinding fresh
coffee beans is an important step in brewing a great cup
of coffee in a French press. It is recommended that the
grind should be more coarse than an auto drip grind.
Some grinders have a “French Press” or “Percolator”
setting to indicate coarse grind. The proper grind should
look similar to bread crumbs.
7. Once the water reaches boiling 212°F,
the indicator begins to flash and the unit
switches off. Note: Once the water has
cooled slightly, the unit will turn on and off
to maintain the temperature at a constant
195°F. The unit will automatically switch off
after 25 minutes. (Figure 3)
8. Immediately after the water has boiled and
the unit has shut off, add 12 level heaping
tablespoons of coarsely- ground coffee)
for 32 ounces of water. Stir coffee gently.
Note: The taste of coffee is personal, but it
is recommended to use 2 level tablespoons
per “cup” of water (about a 5oz coffee
cup).It is best to add the coffee and to
stir it well into the water within 2 minutes
of the time the power switch and the red
light go “OFF”. This ensures that the infusion
starts at the optimum temperature of 195°F.
(Figure 4)
9. Replace the brewing lid and push the
plunger handle down slightly so that the
ground coffee is covered by the water.
(Figure 5)
10. Rich, full-bodied coffee flavor will be
extracted at the perfect temperature in
five minutes. After extraction, slowly press
the plunger down into the carafe until it
stops. The coffee is now ready to serve.
Note: The finer the grinds coffee used
the shorter the extraction time. (Figure 6)
11. If you do not plan to drink the coffee
within 20-30 minutes it is desirable to
transfer and hold the brewed coffee
in a thermal carafe to retain its flavor
and temperature. Reheating the coffee by any means
can increase oxidation and result in flavor degradation
or possibly a mild burnt flavor. Coarser grinds are
recommended to minimize the amount of fine grinds in
the coffee. Also, be aware, there will be some grinds in
the bottom of your cup, it is best not to go for the last
drop!
How to make Tea
1. Thoroughly clean the French press, paying
careful attention to removing coffee
residues from the mesh plunger. If there
is a significant amount of coffee residue,
consider cleaning the plunger parts in the
top rack of an automatic dishwasher, or
soaking in some soapy water. Rinse well
before use. If residue remains, you should
consider another way of brewing your cup
of tea.
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