How to use a French Press by Cate

Cate shows you how easy it is to make French Press coffee.

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Howto & Style

Tags:

• Cate McLaughlin
• kyle falk
• askcateandkyle
• french press
• coffee
• Starbucks coffee
• drip coffee
• half and half

[tselmorrah]

This was a very helpful video - I like the idea of heating the cream. I'm told it also helps to rinse the french press and the mug with hot tap water.

By the way, if you freeze the grounds before you throw them out in the garden, it gets rid of the smell, which can be pretty gross.

[askcateandkyle]

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[GerryJMTL]

Nice video but a few suggestions. Let the water sit for about 30 seconds after boiling so you don't burn the coffee. Stir the coffee to get a nice foam top before plunging. And always hold onto the handle when plunging so you don't tip the beaker.

[bladelee36]

I love the way you presented this video, heated up the milk, and recycled/fertilized the coffee/tree. Also, it sounds like your sister is retarted, and demanding. She wants this, she wants that!

[jobfromdayone]

Thank you. I didn't really know what it was or how to use it so I bought a $400 machine on Craigslist. Luckily, I only paid $50. I probably could've bought this for $10.

[caneywaney]

ok, first thing, You're cute.

Second, buy whole bean and grind as you need it. You will taste the difference

Third, let the water sit for no more than 5 minutes (less for smaller ammounts of water) to bring it to about 200. That straight from boil to grinds method over-amplifies the taste.

use coffee in place of water in a chocolate cake recipe once. You'll be blown away. More moist and flavorful

[RichardCranium365]

Ask Kyle if I can bone Cate.

[couponclippingclaire]

Thank you for this info. I recently decided to get one and didn't know how to use it. A big help, thanks

[geminiinthesky859]

Aw, what a nice sister you are. I was contemplating buying a French press since I don't want to invest in a bulky coffee maker that uses paper filters, but didn't really know how to use one. Totally easy to use. Thanks for the video!

[gkrausmann]

I always wear my cocktail ring while making coffee.

[CoffeeCupNews]

Love the video, wanted to mention the importance of filtered water and fresh ground coffee (burr grinder). Other than that and the things TookDk mentioned I really enjoyed your style and video! cheers.

[CoffeeCupNews]

@TookDk great additional points that I was going to add. :)

[chellycheekzz]

Thank you for your help!

[Partyrocker07]

um if u add the water right away (while it is still boiling) u only burn ur coffee. its best to wait like twenty to thirty seconds then add the water