Pro tip: using hot water first fixed my french press grit problem

Honestly I spent 6 months dealing with muddy coffee from my french press in Chicago. Tried different grinds, different beans, even bought a new carafe. Ngl I was about to give up on french press altogether. Then a barista at my local shop told me to pour hot water over the grounds for 30 seconds before adding the rest. Tbh it works like magic. The sludge at the bottom went down by like 80%. Has anyone else tried this trick or got another method that actually works?

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umabailey2mo ago

Saw a coffee blog swear by the same trick last week.

the_max2mo ago

Man I tried that cold bloom method from a blog called Brewcraft last Thursday and it completely changed my morning cup. I was skeptical at first because it sounded too simple like just pouring a little cold water on the grounds before the hot stuff. But the flavor came out so smooth and not bitter at all, I could actually taste the chocolate notes they talked about. My roommate even noticed and asked what I did different. Now I'm doing it every single morning without fail.