or Coffee, as we say it. Went to Ikea today and one of the items we picked up was a ‘Kaffe’ coffee press. I know a lot of people swear by them, and now I know why. They are simple to use and make a great cup of coffee. Well, it actually makes about 4 to 5 6 oz cups of coffee. It is strong, but not bitter. Even though it was the same coffee we always use, it tasted much better in the press. No bitter aftertaste and tons of aroma.
It is actually pretty environmentally friendly as well. No electricity or filters needed, and it frees up quite a bit of space on the counter top as well. I should of tried one years ago, but I know a Bodum is much pricier. This one is about $13, which is a steal compared to electrics. Just boil some water, put in 2 Tablespoons of coffee, stir, wait 2 minutes and press down slowly. The whole process, with boiling seems to take less than 5 minutes, with about 45 seconds of actual human interaction.
Not sure why it tastes better, I am thinking:
- The water is hotter, at about 210F instead of 160, like standard drip makers.
- The water is in contact with the grounds longer, instead of dripping through, they are actually in direct contact with the water, for as long as you want.
- The container is all glass (must be a copy of Pyrex) and stainless steel, so no plastic like conventional makers.
- No paper filter. Who knows what flavors that adds.
So far, I know it has to be good, since Tiffany actually drank 2 cups, which she never does 🙂