Patience brewing coffee gave me a better start to the day

I always drank instant coffee for speed. After getting a French press, I learned the hard way that rushing ruins it. At first, I never waited the full four minutes, so my coffee was sour. One morning, I forced myself to set a timer and step away. When I came back, the aroma filled the kitchen. That first sip was smooth and rich, unlike anything from instant. I finally got why people talk about brewing time. Now, those four minutes feel like a gift, not a waste.

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miaclark6mo ago

Four minutes is key for French press. I rushed it before and got sour brews. Setting a timer made all the difference.

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foster.tessa6mo ago

Wait, sour brews can also happen if the grind is too coarse, not just from rushing.

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leob976mo ago

Hey, does it always have to be exactly four minutes? I mean, I've had sour coffee from waiting that long if the water wasn't hot enough. Getting the basics right first makes the wait worth it though.

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drewr155mo ago

Tell me about it, bad water temp ruins everything.

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