Can I heat my water in the press first and then add the grounds?
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No. This will damage the press. A French press is designed to steep the grounds only. You will need to boil you water separately.
1950433
Yes. The only thing inside is the push down "grounds filter" for the coffee grounds. However, be aware that the pot is double walled for insulation. You can't put it directly on the burner to heat water. The water has to be heated in something else.
1083802
In the press? Since this is a single serving, no need to keep it in the press after you plunge it. However, as it is double walled, I imagine it would stay hot just like my larger press that stays hot for up to an hour or longer, especially of you pour hot water in it, dump it out, then put the coffee grounds and hot water in.
454047
No. I heat water in a kettle.Pour hot water over coffee.Stir and cover for about a minute.Pour the perfect cup of coffee!
794877
No. You put in as much water as you need to make the amount of coffee you want. It all heats, pours through the grinds and becomes coffee.
1823482
Yes! I just heat the water and add bags/packets to my cup. But the tea bags could be brewed through the coffee system. It heats the water very quickly. Hope this helps!
479657
No, just ocassionally fill the top right water container area with water, then press button to heat. A red button will flash indicating to fill up with water. The left side is a standard coffee maker. This device is great if you need hot water dispensed immediately; i just love mine! Great investment!
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Yes, just adjust the amount of coffee grounds and hot water accordingly. One drawback to this French press is there are no guidelines/marks on the inside or outside of the carafe, so it takes a certain amount of measuring (or trial and error). I've gotten so used to mine that it's no longer a problem to eyeball the amount of grounds and water.
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I'm sorry John A. finds my coffee methods offensive however, that is what is to my liking. I also recently discovered using the press to do a cold brew method where the coffee grounds soak in room temperature or chilled water for about 12 hours before being pressed. It is much sweeter and richer than using hot water for a faster brew...I mix it in the evening and it's ready for the morning.
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For each 8 oz of hot water use 1 Tbsp of course ground coffee. I like to add an extra Tbsp to the pot and I let it steep for about 5 - 7 minutes. Then plunge the screen down. If you let some sit in the pot, it will continue to steep and may get bitter. I like to pour the extra into a pyrex cup to prevent it from over brewing. I've been using this press for 10 years and it is still working great.
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Almost immediately; maybe 5 to 10 seconds max. The water in the boiler is already hot, so it only takes seconds to bring the temperature back up after one shot of water is used. By the time you get rid of the puck or used pod and reload the filter, the green temperature light is back on , and you are ready to brew another shot. I do this when making double shots, as getting 2 pods into the filter is difficult and the pump strains to push the water through the extra paper of 2 pods. If you want to brew doubles without having to reload the filter, I recommend using loose grounds, but that's messier than using pods. I prefer the pods, and reloading. Using it for guests should not be a problem. Almost immediately; maybe 5 to 10 seconds max. The water in the boiler is already hot, so it only takes seconds to bring the temperature back up after one shot of water is used. By the time you get rid of the puck or used pod and reload the filter, the green temperature light is back on , and you are ready to brew another shot. I do this when making double shots, as getting 2 pods into the filter is difficult and the pump strains to push the water through the extra paper of 2 pods. If you want to brew doubles without having to reload the filter, I recommend using loose grounds, but that's... » Read More Almost immediately; maybe 5 to 10 seconds max. The water in the boiler is already hot, so it only takes seconds to bring the temperature back up after one shot of water is used. By the time you get rid of the puck or used pod and reload the filter, the green temperature light is back on , and you are ready to brew another shot. I do this when making double shots, as getting 2 pods into the filter is difficult and the pump strains to push the water through the extra paper of 2 pods. If you want to brew doubles without having to reload the filter, I recommend using loose grounds, but that's messier than using pods. I prefer the pods, and reloading. Using it for guests should not be a problem. « Show Less
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No. The only way to use is to boil one cup....or actually 10 oz. To allow for boil off loss, place two tablespoons of coffee per cup in metal filter. Pour boiling water into filter slowly, then stir & let sit for like 3 to 5 minutes
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I put the grounds in it and put cold water in it. I let it steep overnight and drink it could in the morning. It's less acidic, and you can pretty much just pour and go.
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Yes you can, but if that's all you want to do you'd be better off buying a teapot or something of that sort. The handles heat up so much so that's it's to hot to touch when boiling, liquid. Great coffee maker though
640825
Not yet,, I purchased for a home in Mexico where there are frequent power outages,, so I figured at least this way I could always have my coffee,, Takes a few more minutes to grind , but since I use a French press I have to wait for the water to boil anyways,, gets a little blood flowing,,I like it !
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Yes. It won't be as robust or bitey as when using hot water, and you may want to try the "upside down" method to let the grounds steep for a while. Check Youtube videos to clarify.
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You can not.Even you can, I do not think it is smart to do that. This press is so beautiful, I hope it will keep shinning for longer. And I think you know to use any French press, you need to add the grounds before hot water.Last point, this vessel is double-layer, so I think it is dangerous to heat it on the stovetop for any reasons.