Preparing a cup of coffee certainly seems like one of the easiest things in the world.  Simple machines can usually deliver your morning jo in a number of minutes. But, it still seems like people keep trying to find more and more complicated ways to prepare their favorite drink and, unfortunately, all of these difficult and fancy coffees can quickly get confusing.

There’s no denying the fact that, aside from water, coffee is the most popular drink in the world. Complicated coffee drinks like lattes and cappuccinos are found in fast food restaurants and coffee shops alike. There is no wonder that people get attached to these drinks and want to make them in their own home. But, the drinks… Read the rest

Sturdy and able to stand the test of time, the Frieling stainless steel French Press is the coffee maker that you want if you are looking for high quality construction and great tasting coffee in one. Many people that buy the Frieling stainless steel French Press are surprised at how sturdy it really is. The construction is high quality – the entire press is made out of stainless steel and has a double wall design. The double wall means that there are actually two walls that make the container, there is space in between these two walls so heat is insulated.

The brushed stainless steel gives this coffee press a classic look and feel so it will fit right into… Read the rest

The Bodum New Kenya French Press is another product in a long line of high quality coffee presses available from one of the most respected companies in the industry. Bodum is the seller of some of the most popular French Press coffee makers on the market, and for good reason.

This Bodum French Press follows in the line of other Bodum coffeemakers because it produces some great tasting coffee without much hard work at all. Beyond that, this specific French Press offers a modern design that will look great in just about any kitchen.

- Available in 3, 4, 6 and 8 cup sizes
- Uses a sturdy plastic frame… Read the rest

Ya know, I’m constantly surprised by the fact that many people don’t even understand that there is a difference between a manual drip coffee maker and an automatic drip coffee maker. In fact, there are a lot of people that don’t even know that manual drip coffee makers even exist. So, in light of this, I’m going to grind into this topic.

The difference between the two is very simple. With an automatic drip, the machine does most of the work – pouring the hot water over your coffee grounds. With a manual drip coffee maker, you do that part yourself without the help of an electric machine.

So, that’s probably why you don’t really hear about manual drip coffee… Read the rest

We all have to spend money on way too many things. Coffee should definitely not be one of the biggest financial burdens on our wallet. So, what’s the best cheap coffee machine? Well, there are so many different coffee machines out on the market today, it can get pretty confusing. Here are three coffee machines that are incredibly cheap but are high quality enough to give you a good cup of coffee every morning.

This might be the absolute best cheap coffee machine because it is sturdy, makes 12 cups of coffee at one time and costs less than $20. It really gives you… Read the rest

So, we all drink coffee in order to stay awake of and get everything done throughout the day, right? But, the question that plagues many coffee drinkers is this – how can you get more things done if you’re sitting around waiting for your coffee to brew. Yes, you could go to some coffee shop and spend a fortune for a 5 oz cup at Starbucks, but that’s a waste of money and you want your coffee to be brewed at home.

Many people have found the answer to be a coffee pod maker machine. With a device like this, you can make coffee in about 30 seconds. A coffee pod maker machine means no more waiting around for your… Read the rest

If you’re looking for a good cup of French pressed coffee, it would be hard to find anything better than this Frieling French Press. This particular press has a 25 oz capacity and uses a specialized double walled stainless steal design that will keep your coffee warm and toasty for as long as you need to keep it in the press. Of course, most French Press users will tell you that it is best to transfer the pressed coffee into a different container once it is prepared (so it doesn’t continue to over-brew). But, this stainless steel French Press creates great coffee and will last you for years and years.

Capacity: 25 ounces (3 US cups)
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Lately, there has been some confusion among French Press users concerning a specific step in the preparation process. It seems like some users are a bit confused as to whether they should stir up the coffee and water mixture in their French Press before they push down the plunger.

Well, the point of a French Press is to extract the maximum amount of flavor, aroma and oils from every bit of coffee bean. Even though the ground up coffee beans and water are mixed together, stirring helps to extract even more of these essential characteristics. So, after you have put hot water into your coffee press, shake… Read the rest

Tons of people are wondering what the answer to this question really is – can you use store bought pre-ground coffee in a French Press? A French Press is, without a doubt, one of the best ways to make an excellent cup of coffee. So, is this process compatible with coffee beans that you buy from a store that have already been ground?

In short, yes it is possible to create French pressed coffee using coffee beans that were sold pre-ground. The process will work just about the same, but there will be a few drawbacks.

First of all, most of the coffee that has already been ground up and packaged is meant for use in an automatic drip coffee… Read the rest

If you’re looking to buy French Press devices at a really great price, you’ve come to the right place. If your coffee drinker, then you understand the superior taste that you get from a French Press, and that’s probably why you’re trying to find an inexpensive way to buy them. I don’t blame you.

Let me tell you a little secret – if you shop online, you can buy French Press coffee makers at a gigantic discount. You just need to know where to look. Luckily, this is information that I have and I am more than willing to share.

All you need to do is check out Amazon to find some… Read the rest