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little beans - Actually there are a number of ways to make strong black coffee, but not all of them are good for you. One way to create strong black coffee is to us a French press coffee maker. A second way is to apply a percolator, third is a cold water method and fourth is an espresso maker. For all these ways, use the freshest roasted beans possible.

French press coffee machines enable you let your coffee steep providing you want. The more the coffee steeps the stronger the coffee gets. These presses also employ a grind that is certainly slightly larger and chunkier compared to the regular grind you make use of together with your drip coffeemaker. To see the real difference, it is possible to grind a small amount in a local store. Grind your coffee beans for the amount you need as the beans, once ground, start to deteriorate better still. If you use a regular grind it will make the coffee taste bitter, not stronger, use a Turkish grind in a press pot as it offers a larger absorption area. Whether steeping for a short period of time or long time always pour water within the beans when it is 190 to 195 degrees.