The rancid oils will then taint your coffee's flavor. The following list is not intended to cover all the myriad brewing techniques that have proliferated around the globe. We include here only the most common ones for which brewing equipment is readily available. The descriptions are very basic and are intended for use as a general guide only. For specific brewing instructions on any particular brewing apparatus, we recommend that you follow each manufacturer's specific instructions.
Filters can be either flat bottomed or cone shaped.
We have found that in most cases the cone shaped filter tends to make a better brew. It will continue to cook and will become bitter in a few minutes. Transfer the brewed coffee to a good thermos for flavor's sake. The French press consists of a beaker shaped container with a fine wire mesh plunger unit attached to the lid. This coffee maker is one of the more popular devices available and comes in sizes ranging from single cup to eighteen cups.