Simple device, complicated choice. Here s some help to get a better java.
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Simple to use, hard to choose: Let us help you find the best French press. (Getty Images)
When it comes to brewing coffee, French press coffee doesn t pull any punches in terms of flavor. As a matter of fact, this style of joe is nearly as concentrated as espresso or cold brew. And if used properly, a French press can produce delicious coffee to match what comes out of the best drip coffee maker.
But while French press brewers are simple appliances, picking one to replace your coffee pot is not the easiest task, as French presses come in many designs and shapes. Do you want a stainless-steel plunger? What if you re making iced coffee? We tested a group of the top-selling best French press models. And after grinding pounds of beans and drinking scores of cups of coffee, here are our picks.