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| | | | | You might remember when I wrote about my 30-day caffeine break in December. Well, I'm here to report that I'm back on the bandwagon — but I'm doing things differently this time. | | For starters, I now restrict myself to drinking coffee before 11 a.m. to reduce the chances of it disrupting my sleep. I've also changed how I make it. While my electric coffeemaker served me well for many years, I recently gave it to a neighbor and bought a French press, which is my new go-to brewing method. | | Below, I share what's so great about this form of coffee-making, plus the gadgets I've been using and loving. | | | | | | | Caffeine forever,
Morgan Mandriota
Newsletter Editor, Healthline |  | | Written by Morgan Mandriota
February 17, 2025 • 3 min read | | | | | | | |
| |  | | | Goodbye, automatic coffee maker — hello, French press! | | No matter how you prefer to brew it, coffee offers many potential health benefits, like better weight management, a lower risk of depression, and increased longevity. | | Brewing coffee with a French press may support heart and metabolic health, in particular. That's because it's an unfiltered coffee brewing method, which according to research, tends to preserve health-promoting natural compounds like diterpene and cafestol. | | Health benefits aside, I've picked up on a few other perks. Making coffee like this feels more creative than simply pressing a few buttons on an automatic machine. Instead, I'm crafting the drink with my two hands (and the Bodum French press) — I'm heating the water, pouring it in, setting the timer, and straining the grounds myself. With that level of effort and care, the drink feels like a reward. Plus, French press coffee tastes rich and delicious compared to other methods! | Want to make a great cup of French press coffee? Here's how to do it: - Grind your fresh coffee beans to the size of breadcrumbs or Kosher salt.
- Add grinds to a French press. A good ratio is 1 tablespoon of grinds to every 8 ounces of water.
- Boil water and let it sit for 30 seconds. The ideal temperature is around 200°F (93°C), but no pressure to whip out a thermometer.
- Pour in about 1/3 of the water over the coffee grinds. Let the mixture sit for about 30 seconds and gently stir before adding the rest of the water.
- Place the lid on the French press with the plunger pulled all the way up.
- Set your timer for 4 to 6 minutes. (You can play around with the timing to get a stronger or milder taste.)
- Once the timer goes off, gently but firmly press the plunger all the way down until it reaches the bottom.
- Pour into your cup or mug of choice, and enjoy!
| | | | | | | | | | Pour with ease | | | | | | |  | | Hamilton Beach Compact Gooseneck Kettle | | At first, I debated buying a fancy tea kettle with several different temperature settings. But I eventually decided to go with this simple yet sleek compact gooseneck kettle. It holds enough water for 1 to 2 cups and heats up quickly with the tap of a button. It suits all my hot water needs, from coffee and tea to oatmeal, and takes up minimal space on my counter. | | | Every product we recommend has gone through either Healthline's or Optum Store's vetting processes. If you buy through links on this page, we may receive a small commission or other tangible benefit. Healthline has sole editorial control over this newsletter. Potential uses for the products listed here are not health claims made by the manufacturers. Healthline and Optum Store are owned by RVO Health. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | How did you feel about this newsletter? | | | | Email wellnesswire@healthline.com with comments related to this newsletter or topics you'd like to see in future editions. The newsletter editors read every message that lands in our inbox — yes, really! We look forward to hearing from you. | | | | | | |
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