Bodum demonstrates several new products for coffee lovers: A mini press that brews a serving right in your cup, a new double-walled traditional press that keeps coffee warm for more than two hours, and more. Interview by Cooking.com at the 2007 Home & Housewares Show, Chicago.
Sunday, November 27, 2011
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Coffee Press Vs Drip Coffeemaker
Coffee Presses
French presses or more recently coffee presses are the ultimate green coffee maker. Other than heating water in a separate kettle no energy is required, and now the Toddy Maker Cold Brew Coffee Maker eliminates even that requirement. The toddy maker coffee cold brew method drastically reduces many of the oils and acids found in hot brewed coffee that are not soluble at low temperatures. Cold brew coffee is easier on the stomach for acid sensitive coffee drinkers. Opinions vary on if cold brew leaves too much of the oil and acid in the bean.
Perhaps the most valuable feature of coffee presses is that they give you absolute control over the temperature of the water used for the coffee maker brew, which, along with the quality of the bean, is probably the most important factor in the quest for the perfect cup. Bodum is still the biggest seller worldwide but AeroPress and other coffee press manufacturers are making a name. The number of reviews for coffee machines of all kinds indicate how passionate people are about their coffee and the different styles of coffeemakers.
Drip Coffeemakers
Cold water from a reservoir on the coffee maker is first heated and then dripped onto coffee grounds contained within a filter assembly. That is the essence of a drip coffeemaker. You can still find manual drip coffeemakers but the overwhelming majority of drip coffee makers are electric. The final result is brewed coffee deposited into a glass pot, a thermal carafe, or an insulated travel mug.
There are variations in the water temperature of the brew, the filter assembly design, and speed of the drip, so some drip coffeemakers do make better coffee than others, and it's not necessarily a function of price. Black & Decker is the value leader. With a little experience, however, you can tweak any drip coffeemaker to get it just right for you. Some models are programmable and have built-in water filters. Some drip coffeemakers like the Cuisinart DGB900 grind and brew in one operation. A drip coffeemaker sits on your kitchen counter in plain sight so maybe the deciding factor should be whether the darn thing is attractive enough to be there.
Sunday, November 20, 2011
5 Steps on How to Decalcify Your Coffee Machine
The use of hard water on your coffee maker might lead to the build-up of calcium and lime deposits. If this is the case, it might prevent the correct and proper functioning of the machine. In order to prolong the life of your brewer and to prevent its sudden breaking down, you need to know how to get rid of the accumulated gunk.
Here are some of the steps that can help you out:
1. Let your coffee maker cool down first. While waiting for it to cool down a bit, you can prepare the vinegar solution. This is just a mixture of one part white vinegar and one part water. Pour it on the water receptacle of your brewer. White vinegar is effective in dissolving hard minerals and even eliminating unwanted gunk such as molds.
2. After doing so, prepare the necessary parts of the brewer. Even if you are only running the vinegar solution, you still need to place paper filters if the machine does not have a built-in one. Also, put the carafe close to the drip spout. If it is only a one cup brewer, use a tall mug or cup to catch the dispensed gunk.
3. Now set the programming settings to the normal way you will operate your machine. Allow it to brew the vinegar solution. It will pass the inside of the coffee maker and remove hard minerals that have accumulated. After that, it will drip onto the carafe or the mug.
4. Allow it to finish completely. If your machine is starting to work perfectly fine again, you can go to the next step. If not, you should try running another batch of vinegar solution again as the inside might be full of hard minerals.
5. Remove the contents of the carafe and rinse it carefully with soapy water. Also rinse the detachable parts. If they can be cleaned using dishwasher, just stick it in your dishwasher and allow it to dry completely before reattaching them.
Some brewers have calcium indicator which clues you up when there is a build-up of hard minerals inside your brewer. This way, you won't have to second-guess yourself when the best time to clean your brewer is.
The next time you are having trouble operating your machine faultlessly, check if there is a mineral build-up in it. After that, try the above-mentioned steps to get rid of this problem.
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Thursday, November 17, 2011
The Best Ways To Keep Coffee Hot In A Coffee Maker
Keeping our brew fresh and hot is a big deal for some of us coffee drinkers. There is nothing worse than a tepid mouthful of stale coffee. How you keep your coffee hot depends a little on where you are and what you're doing. What happens to coffee as we keep it warm? Are there things I should never do to keep my coffee warm? Knowing a little more about coffee will help you understand how to keep it hot and tasting great.
This little set of points should help you out in most situations.
- Use a thermal cup or mug for commuting or to keep it hot for short periods of time
- Glass and stainless steel thermos style bottles barely effect coffee taste at all
- French Press brewers (like Bodum) are not good for keeping coffee hot. They continue to brew and can produce very bitter coffee
- Try to not use direct heat from an element or hotplate if possible
- A sealed or closed container slows the loss of essential aromas that influence coffee flavour.
- You get the best flavour from coffee that is kept at least 170F.
There are a number of taste related components in a cup of coffee that change or degrade over time. This means that the taste of a cup of coffee will continue to change, for the worse most would say, just because time passes. The best way to manage this problem is to simply brew smaller amounts of coffee more frequently. As we all know, the best cup of coffee is a freshly brewed cup of coffee.
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
What Is A Thermal Coffee Press? How To Choose One
There are several brands of Thermal Coffee Press that are on the market today. These specific types of beautiful coffee presses are designed to keep your coffee warmer for longer periods of time than the normal french coffee press. Some of these keep the heat in naturally and can keep a the coffee warm for up to two hours or more. There are some thermal coffee presses that have to be plugged in, so they use electricity to keep the java warm. How you choose yours depends on what your needs are, but there are several on the market today:
The Thermal Coffee Press
Bodum Columbia 12-Ounce Stainless Steel Thermal French Press
The Columbia Thermal Coffee Press can keep your coffee hot for up to two hours. So you choose the pace at which you want to drink, and you don't have to worry that the coffee will get cold. This is a beautiful stainless steel coffee press and has a durable double wall. Make sure to use coarse ground coffee, and then just fill with hot water. Fuses in about 4 minutes, and then PRESS. The 3 Cup Columbia will give you about 3 - 4 ounce cups. Bodum also makes a 12v french press travel mug that will also keep your cup of Joe warm while you drive to work.
Highlights: 12-ounce thermal press (can also be used for tea); Beautiful stainless-steel; Double Wall to keep the coffee hot; Some chrome accents; Smaller size for the home or office; and, It is also dishwasher-safe.
Bodum Columbia 8-Cup Stainless-Steel Thermal Press Pot
This is another stainless steel French press coffeemaker. It is also a thermal coffee press just like the Bodum Columbia 12 oz, except that this French press can keep up to 34 ounces, or 1 liter, of coffee hot for up to two hours. This one also has a chrome finish and is dishwasher-safe. Brew is ready to press in about 4 minutes.
Highlights: French press (This pot also doubles as a thermos); 34-ounce capacity; Can keep beverages hot for up to two hours; Stainless-steel polished/Chrome finish; Dishwasher-safe.
LaCafetiere 8C. Unique Stainless Steel Thermal French Press
All three of these thermal presses come as a stainless steel press. This is a beautifully crafted press and it can also hold about 8 cups of coffee, or about 32 ounces. It only takes about 4 minutes to make and you will be enjoying coffee that is brewed the same way it is brewed in coffee houses all over the world.
Highlights: Stainless steel, double walled thermal construction (Can keep java warm for 2 hours), beautiful classical styling, will hold Approx. 32 ounce (8 cups).
These particular types of french press coffee makers are very popular for their ability to keep the coffee warm for longer periods of time. How you choose one that is right for you, basically comes down to your choice in style. There are literally hundreds of types of presses in all shapes and styles. Choose on that fits you and your other decor in your house. If the thermal press or traditional style press is a little too old fashioned for you, then check out this cool article on the modern French press. But don't worry, your coffee will taste so good, that the compliments you receive on your press will just be the icing on the cake.
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