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One of my simple pleasures in life is a good cup of coffee in the morning and afternoon, sometimes even in the evening. It’s a time to either get me started or to take a relaxing break with a sweet snack. I became a fan of French Press coffee a few years back and did my original post on it here. Over the years, I’ve perfected the recipe while adding an ingredient that takes the bitterness away. French press coffee is at its best when you drink it right away. Any left over liquid sits in the grounds and tends to become too bitter to enjoy. A secret to counteract this? Cinnamon! Adding a few taps of cinnamon to the grounds eliminates the bitterness so you can enjoy that second cup without having to worry.
Figure out how many cups of coffee you’ll be drinking before you start. Heat the water up until its hot. I do this in the microwave for about two minutes (for two cups.) If you want two cups, add 3 heaping tablespoons of fresh coffee grounds. Always add one more tablespoon compared to how many cups of water you’ll be adding.
After adding in the coffee grounds into the pot, add in a few taps of the cinnamon. Next, add in half of the hot water and let the mixture bloom for one minute. I sometimes add the cinnamon in after the blooming. Either way is fine.
Add in the remaining hot water and stir. Put the lid back on and let the mixture brew for 3 minutes. Once the 3 minutes is up, slowly push the press down until you reach the bottom. Position the lid so towards the spout. You can now enjoy your coffee! The magic is in the little bit of cinnamon. It’s just enough to sweeten the coffee and take away the bitterness without an overpowering cinnamon taste. Of course, if you love cinnamon and want to taste it, by all means, add more in!
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xo, Amanda