The problem with the french press is that it doesn't stay warm very long. Well, it's really hot when I want to drink it. Then I burn my tongue. So I wait. The first cup is a good temperature, but if I want anymore I basically have to chug the coffee so it doesn't go cold. Or, I have to re-heat it.
And can I just say, I'm not a big fan of microwaved coffee. I've really been contemplating an invention that could keep my french press coffee warm--0r an invention that could warm it up without it tasting burnt or giving me microwaved cancer.
The first thing I thought of were "heat rocks" like ice cubes except their hot. Problem is I don't really have a good way to warm them up (if I'm trying to not use the microwave). Nor do I have a way to get them into the coffee without burning my fingers.
The next thing I thought of was a heat pad--where I could just set my french press on top of it and it would stay warm...but the press is made out of plastic and I'm no engineer so I have no idea what materials I could use to prevent burnage.
I then thought that I could plug my coffee pot in and dump the french press coffee into the pot and keep it heated that way...but isn't that just a major pain in the bum? I mean, if I'm going to use the coffee pot, why not just make the coffee in it?
So anyway, I'm sure there is already some sort of invention out there--just like when I invented the self-rising toilet seat or the alarm clock that wakes you up with "sun" light and of course, how could I forget my mini-martini invention.
It saddens me that I am not quick enough to the patent office. . . but maybe if I didn't have to reheat my coffee that extra minute could get me there before anyone else. . .
Like a cozy? I am eyeballing this one :)
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Those are cute! Another friend suggested a cozy as well. I wonder how much longer it actually keeps it warm though...
ReplyDeleteYep - I posted a Bodum French Press cozy link from Amazon on your FB post, besides the other Etsy one! That one is electric, and should work better than the non-electric versions. But even I had no idea that there were such things available for purchase - there goes another one of your brilliant patent-worthy ideas. Maybe you should get thee to the patent office before these (obviously out to read your brainwaves and take credit for being innovative) people the next time around! :-)
ReplyDeleteAt starbucks we used to have an insulated french press, kind of like a thermos because we would leave them out for samplings. i bet you could get one from there if you were inclined to.
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