Cleaning The French Press – Here’s How to Do It

Cleaning the French Press: step by step

With the French Press, you can prepare full-bodied coffee without a machine. However, the elegant container quickly collects coffee stains and dirt residues. This not only looks ugly but also gives the coffee a stale taste. For this reason, the French Press should be cleaned promptly after each use:

1. After preparing the coffee, dispose of the coffee grounds and rinse the pot, plunger and filter separately under running water.
2. Fill the French Press one-third full with warm water.
3. Reinsert the stamp including the filter: Now move it up and down briskly.
4. Rinse the French Press again under running water.
5. Then dry the device with a lint-free cloth and the French press is ready for the next use.

detergent or not?

The ghosts and coffee lovers argue about whether the washing-up liquid is needed to clean the French Press. On the one hand, washing-up liquid ensures that the pot is completely free of coffee fat. On the other hand, detergent residues could negatively affect the taste of the prepared coffee.

• Despite regular cleaning after preparation, coffee crumbs and edges can get stuck over time. In this case, you can carefully wash the French Press with a maximum of one drop of washing-up liquid and a cloth or sponge.
• Alternatively, you can disassemble the device and soak it in a solution of hot water and a dash of washing-up liquid. After about an hour, rinse all parts well under running water. Then dry them and put the device back together completely.
• Instead of washing-up liquid, you can also use washing soda for the suds. But beware use gloves in this case. Washing soda can also damage aluminum. So check beforehand that no parts of your French press are made of this metal.