3 easy French press coffee hacks to try today

We all know that a French press makes great coffee at home, but did you know that it’s also great at making cold brew and milk? Here are 3 hacks to try in your kitchen today, if you’re short on milk, sans posh frother device, or fancy a cold version of your favourite drink.

Quick coffee making hacks you’ll love

No milk frother, no problem

Good news! You don’t need to go out an buy a milk frother to make lattes at home. If you have a French press, simply add warm milk (dairy-free alternatives like oat, almond and hazelnut will work here too!), pump up and down quickly for 10 seconds, then leave to rest.

Mess-free DIY oat milk

No milk to hand? No problem, if you’ve got some oats, a blender (a NutriBullet works great) and a French press. As shown by the Sustainable Collective here, all you need to do is:

1. Blend a handful of oats with water

2. Transfer to your French press

3. Use the plunging action to filter and separate the pulp from the liquid

4. Pour and enjoy

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Easy French press cold brew

The beauty of cold brew is the smooth flavour, which is thanks to the fact the ground coffee has been steeped in water for at least 8 hours.

To replicate your favourite barista cold brew at home:

1. Add two tablespoons of your chosen ground coffee to your French press

2. Fill with water to just below the spout

3. Carefully place the plunger to just above the grounds - don’t press down yet!

4. Put your French press in the fridge for at least 8 hours. 24 hours is ideal

5. Take out of the fridge and gently press down on the plunger

6. Pour out your cold brew, adding cold water and ice to taste

7. Add milk if you’re using

8. Enjoy!

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