In the following series of videos, barista and BH Coach, Julia Parera Deniz carries out a series of experiments looking into the performance of the French press under different brewing conditions. The videos are narrated by recording artist and member of the BH team, Debra Blaquiere.
Glass vs. Steel vs. Double-Wall French Press
In this video, we compare pyrex glass, vacuum insulated steel, and double-walled acrylic French presses to compare their temperature profiles. We used the same recipe for each brew. The only variable in the process is the material each brewer is made from.