MuellerLiving French Press Coffee Maker User Manual

MuellerLiving French Press Coffee Maker

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Mueller French Press Coffee Maker

The Mueller French Press guarantees full coffee flavor. Expect a robust, full-bodied ‘mouthfeel’. This vacuum-insulated and double-filtered French Press keeps your coffee hot for a full hour longer than a regular glass press.

French Press Brewing

With the Mueller French Press coffee maker, the grounds are directly soaked in hot water. This makes it a method of immersion brewing, wherein the coffee grounds are submerged for a few minutes in the hot water, rather than a few short seconds as seen in drip methods.

French Press Flavor

One of the advantages of the Mueller French Press Coffee Maker is that it has a more robust flavor. If you like your coffee strong and full of flavor, this may be a game-changer for you.

French Press Control

With a Mueller French Press, you control both the grind size and the length of steeping time. This means you control your coffee’s strength and overall flavor, thereby bringing you closer to tasting the “true” flavor of the beans themselves.

French Press History

The French press that we know and love today was patented in Italy in 1929, although a slightly different design was patented in France way back in 1852.

Water
Water just below boiling makes the best coffee. Get it as close to 96°C (205°F) as possible. Use the Mueller Kettle to boil the water.

Coffee
The Mueller French Press method works best with medium to coarse-ground coffee. We recommend that you find your ratio, according to the table below.

French Press Parts

How to Make French Press Coffee

1. Heat water to a temperature of 195 to 205ºF
2. Measure out the coffee grounds and grind them coarsely
3. Fill the carafe with boiling water to preheat
4. Dry out the carafe and add coffee grounds
5. Fill the carafe with hot water and stir
6. Add the lid with the plunger extended up and let it sit for about 4 minutes
7. Slowly push down the plunger to the bottom
8. Pour and enjoy your freshly brewed French Press coffee

How to Make French Press Coffee

It’s easy to brew coffee in a Mueller French Press Coffee Maker, but it takes a little bit of practice to brew the perfect cup. If you’re new to this method, you’ll want to learn how to grind coffee beans first. Freshly ground beans make the best coffee, regardless of the brewing method you’re using. For that, you can use the Mueller Manual Coffee Grinder or the Mueller Carerra Electric Coffee Grinder.

• Make sure your plunger and the carafe are clean. Rinse them with hot water,
  and use soap if needed. Coffee sediments will impart a bad taste to your coffee.
• Fill the carafe with hot water before brewing; It heats the French Press before you make the coffee, and it will help to maintain the brewing temperature during steeping. It will also prevent shock and keep your coffee hot a little longer.
• In the meantime, grind your favorite coffee beans with a good quality burr grinder.
• The grind size should be coarse for a clear cup, and warm the water, 195-205°F.
• Measure out water and check the temperature. Refer to the table below to get your coffee-to-water ratio for French Press coffee.
• Place the pot on a dry, flat, non-slip surface. Hold the handle firmly, then pull the plunger unit straight up and out of the pot.
• Measure out your coffee grounds. Refer to the table below to get your
  coffee to water ratio for French Press coffee.
• Pour a small amount of water onto the grounds (just enough to cover them) to prepare them. The water should only be slightly over the soaked-through grounds.
• Think of it as roughly a 1:1 ratio of grounds and water, creating a muddy-looking slosh.
• Stir and wait for 30 seconds.
• Pour in the remaining water, filling up the beaker. When filling, leave a minimum of 1“ of space between the water and the spout. Stir once more. Refer to the table below to get your coffee-to-water ratio for French Press coffee.
• CAUTION: Use only coarse-ground coffee. Fine grind can clog the filter and create high pressure. Place the coffee maker on a heatproof, non-slip surface.
• Place the plunger unit on top of the carafe and wait. Close the lid. Do not press down. Let the coffee brew for at least 4 minutes. We recommend decanting your coffee before serving because the longer your coffee is in a carafe with the coffee grounds, the more flavor will be pulled out.
• Once enough time has passed, slowly press the plunger down. Hold the carafe handle firmly with the spout turned away from you, then using just the weight of your hand, apply slight pressure on top of the knob to lower the plunger straight down into the pot. Lowering the plunger slowly with minimal pressure produces the best results. If the filter clogs or it becomes difficult to push down the plunger, you should remove the plunger from the pot, stir the brew, and then slowly plunge again.
• If there is too much resistance when you plunge, then your grounds are too fine. Not enough resistance, and they are too coarse. You may need to go back and grind your beans again to get a better cup of coffee! WARNING: Using excessive force can cause scalding liquid to shoot out of the pot.
• Unscrew the filter assembly and clean the plunger unit after each use. All parts are dishwasher safe.

DISASSEMBLING PLUNGER

Hold the plunger as positioned above with the top cap pressed against your palm.
Firmly grip the plunger pole and unscrew the filter section to disassemble.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• This product is not for stove top use.
• Place on a dry, heat-proof, non-slip, flat, and stable surface when using.
• Handle with care when filled with hot liquid; outside walls may be too hot to touch.
• Do not use excessive force when pressing, as this can cause scalding liquid to shoot out of the carafe.
• Use coarse-ground coffee, as using fine-grind coffee can cause high pressure.
• Wash thoroughly before first use.
• Keep out of the reach of children.
• Hot water is a hazard to small children!
• Do not apply strong pressure to the screen filters.

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