Reply #33: One thing to watch out for with a french press [View All]

[Major Nikon]

Coffee made with a french press can be quite nice due to the full immersion of the grounds and the control you have over the process. However, you should get the coffee out of the press after steeping because the grounds will continue to produce bitter flavors after pressing. You also get a lot of sediment left over after pressing and these solids will continue to impart bitter flavors over time. That's why french press coffee is best when served immediately after preparation. I can notice a considerable difference in the 2nd and subsequent cups even if I'm storing the coffee in a carafe. That's why I went back to paper filtering for brewed coffee, especially after I found that not all paper filters are created equal.