The French
press method
is pretty
simple: pour
hot water in with the grounds, let
it steep for about four minutes,
and then push down the plunger.
The press relies on a fine metal
mesh to filter out grounds, which
means you don’t have to mess
around with paper filters.
While it
is one of the easiest alternatives
to the traditional drip machine,
some people complain that the
fine metal mesh isn’t fine enough,
producing a cup of coffee that
tastes “muddier” than coffee
that’s passed through a paper
filter. That said, if your loved one
likes strong coffee, the French
press is the gift to get.