Review on ☕️ Chrome Primula 4-Cup Classic Coffee Press by Sara Terry

The definition of 4 cups is just plain wrong. I know companies like Bodum Presses define a cup as 4 oz, but this company defines a cup as 3 oz for some unknown reason. The bottom line is that this is a 14 ounce container that holds 12 ounces of liquid + ground coffee, so it only makes a 12 ounce coffee mug and no more dripping. If that's what you need, then read on. Aside from the glass tumbler, the materials are cheaper compared to Bodum, but Bodum costs about 2x more for the same size, making it a "relatively" good price. by price. Overall good relative value as the price is low and the materials are acceptably cheap and you know this doesn't make 4 cups of coffee in any way. I was fooled by the description of 4 cups but thankfully the 12oz was just what I needed so this works for me. Those new to the French Press know that many people, myself included, consider it the absolute best way to make coffee. One difference is that the coffee oils aren't absorbed by the filter paper, which adds more flavor to the taste, but it's more than that. Making a great cup of French/Pot Press coffee is easy, but it actually requires knowledge of what you're making do, and that takes practice. 1) It all starts with the beans - be aware that the subtle nuances in flavor are very noticeable with this brewing method, so it's easy to tell the difference between the beans - it's not the same as Coke and Pepsi, the difference between the Beans can be huge. I tested many different types of beans over several months to find the ones I liked best. One of my favorites is Starbucks French Roast, which tastes completely different than Peaks French Roast, which I don't care, but it's a matter of personal taste, not the quality of the products. I also prefer Starbucks Sumatra over Peats, but again that's just personal preference. The differences in my palette are huge. 2) The beans for this method should be coarse, medium for draining, fine for espresso, and ultra-fine for Turkish. The wrong size beans will change the taste very noticeably. 3) Ideally, it's best to grind the beans just before brewing for the best fresh flavor. So you need a burr grinder and NOT a blade grinder which gives you no control over grind size. 4) Next comes the water, only you want to use pure, filtered water is the same for all brewing methods. The tap water, at least from my kitchen, is terrible. 5) Boil water in a kettle and let it cool for at least 10-20 seconds. Too hot coffee burns and gives it a bitter taste. I usually pour some boiled water into the cup first as this heats the cup while the coffee is brewing so your coffee stays warm when it's done. 6) Cool time. Start with about 4 minutes - this works for me. Too long and bitterness will appear. Too short - the taste will be diluted. Remember that you are using a coarse grind, so the surface area is smaller and the hard grinding time is longer. Finer grinds are extracted faster, so brewing time and grind are very closely related. 7) Experiment with all of the above variables until you find what works for you. Changing any of the above will change the flavor. Brewing the perfect cup of coffee is both an art and a science. 8) Enjoy. You may find that many types of beans change in flavor with each sip as the flavor changes as they cool. Anyway, that's my trick!