French press for tea

French press - a glass container with a handle for brewing tea, made in the shape of a cylinder. Included with the capacity is a dome-shaped metal cover, which ends with a press in the form of a sieve or a metal plunger (piston).

For many centuries, tea brewing is not a purely functional process, but a ritual that allows you to express your aesthetic taste, as well as to establish communication with people. From this point of view, the external features of the French presses come to the fore.

French-presses gained popularity in Europe after World War II, although the French press was invented in 1929 by designer Attilio Kalimani. An unusual functional feature of the kettle was the use of the plunger.

This device is designed to separate the tea from the tea leaves, which is the main know-how of the French press. The plunger has advantages over the strainer of the teapot, because tea leaves in the space of the flask are better disclosed, highlighting the taste and aroma.

The choice of tea lovers falls on a French press for various reasons that they may not even be aware of. Here play the role of functionality, convenience, aesthetics and even psychology.

1. From the point of view of convenience, a french press is better than a teapot in that the liquid does not spill out from under the cover, even at a strong angle of inclination.
2. Tea leaves are tightly pressed to the bottom of the press and not clogged in the spout of the kettle.
3. The spout of the French press is small and cannot clog.
4. Tea is brewed faster, and hot water on the eyes is painted in the color of tea, if you move the press from the bottom up, which gives a special meditative state of tea brewing.
5. However, the most important psychological characteristic of the choice of a French press is the desire to see the drink; this makes the taste of tea richer. In addition, psychologists note that the ability to see the contents of a french press creates a sense of security.
6. The container is created, as a rule, from a thicker glass than an ordinary glass teapot, which reduces the likelihood that it will break and prevent scratching during washing.
7. If you make tea with milk and sugar (masala), then you can add milk to the container itself and mix it with a press.
8. After use, tea leaves can be easily thrown out in one motion, unlike a teapot, in which the leaves stick to the bottom, and not always the hand penetrates into the hole under the lid.
9. The french press can be easily washed with a brush.

Perhaps the greatest benefit for the owners of the kettle of the French model lies in its volume, which can reach one liter. Such a volume of tea without losing its temperature properties and taste can be brewed only in this model of the kettle. Standard volumes:

• 350 ml;
• 600 ml;
• 800 ml;
• 1 l.

For most consumers, the functional properties of teapots are important. The options discussed below are typical French models, their main features are a combination of modern materials and simple design.

This model is distinguished by the classic design of a french press type brew house. Its volume (600 ml) is suitable for brewing tea for 2 persons.The main advantage of this kettle is its strength, which promises durability, because it is made of thick glass, steel and plastic.

Bonuses can be called dense the fit of the piston to the inner walls of the container and heat resistance of glass. Such a kettle will last a long time and will not break when dropped. Price - from 600 to 900 rubles.

To brew tea to a large company will need the most capacious version of the kettle, the volume of which is 1 liter. The flask is made of heat-resistant glass, the filter is made of stainless steel, the rubber handle does not heat up in the hands and makes it easy to lift even a full kettle.

Perhaps, This is the best model for brewing tea for 3-4 persons. A fascinating color gamut and the complete absence of brewing in cups is a nice bonus from using this model. Price - 900-1200 rubles.

The product is characterized by a minimalist design, low price and small volume. The advantage of the model is its silicone stand, which protects the surface of the table from overheating. The handle of the model can be made of glass, rubber or steel. Price - 269 rubles.

Perhaps one of the most expensive models, while its functionality knows no limits. Fans of drinking hot tea in between cases fit a thermos french press. You can make tea in it and use it during the day, for example, at work.

Such a thermos can be taken on a camping trip, for example, when it is necessary to kindle a fire to heat water. A convenient kettle will last for many years and will not break, because its surface is made of stainless steel. In this case, the kettle is not heavier than its glass counterparts. Price - 4699 rubles.

Exquisite model liter kettle is the best combination of low prices and design ideas. Decorated with golden rings around the perimeter and complemented by a golden cap, the kettle stands out from the classic models, while having all the advantages of a functional teapot. Price - 1619 rubles.

The beauty of this kettle lies in the brevity of its forms. A large rubber handle makes it easy to tilt the kettle and get a fairly powerful jet, which pours out of a convenient spout.

Not the cheapest stylized kettle fits the Moroccan and Turkish styles of cuisine. It stands out, rather, for its aesthetics, rather than practical properties. Its golden glass holder is made of stainless steel with copper coating. The ornate form is the main highlight of the teapot and determines its rather high price compared to similar models.

A thin handle may not be so convenient, the fear is caused by overheating of the copper surface of the cup holder. This model can be chosen for a wooden table, it will perfectly fit into a stylized tea drinking. Price - 1693 rubles.

Some manufacturers seek to complement the concise form of the kettle with a variety of patterns. Anyone who wants to admire the combination of the color of tea with a pattern of a lid and a cup holder can choose a simple model for tea drinking in the Russian style Dobrynya Berries. The lid of the kettle fits snugly to the flask, but the bottom is not equipped with a stand and can overheat the surface of the table. Price - 417 rubles.

This model, which combines an interesting aesthetic solution and functionality, is suitable for tea drinking in an oriental style. The volume of the kettle (600 ml) is intended, rather, for two friends or a narrow family circle. Its main advantages are creative cup holder and bronze-coated steel cover. Price - 750 rubles.

One of the most budget options. A light and aesthetically pleasing kettle with a press will allow you to brew a magic drink for one person. An exquisite pen may not be so comfortable to use, but its bend emphasizes the aesthetics of the model.The lid of the kettle is firmly attached to the flask, which ensures long-term preservation of temperature Price - 350 rubles.

The main secret of getting a good drink is to purchase quality tea. To make tea tasty and fragrant, it is important to choose the right dosage. The best option for the traditional black tea - 2 teaspoons per 200 ml of boiling water. This dosage is suitable for black tea in packs. If tea is purchased in a tea shop, then to prepare a drink, it is better to use 1 teaspoon per 200 ml.

The procedure for brewing tea consists of three stages:

• pour the brew in a glass container;
• pour water, but not boiling water, and boiling;
• we cover with a cover and in a minute we lower the piston.

The main material for the production of french presses is stainless steel, which is easy to clean from plaque with the help of starch, even if it loses its former luster over the years. Practically everything, even cheap teapots, are created with the use of extremely durable glass resistant to high temperatures, as well as rubber and plastic.

When choosing a suitable model, you need to pay attention to the following points.

• The choice of the kettle can be successful or not, depending on the density of the piston to the inner surface of the flask, it is important that it be clearly fixed.
• The cap must sit firmly on the flask so that water does not overflow.
• The bottom of the kettle should not leave marks on the tablecloth and overheat the surface of oilcloth. To do this, on the teapots make steel or plastic stand under the flask. The presence of such a stand should be sure to check when choosing.
• You can order a french press in the online store, but it is better to pay for the purchase upon receipt, because it is important to check how firmly all the parts of the kettle fit to its flask.

On how to brew tea in a french press, see the following video.