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An Honest Review
An Honest Review
of the Double-Walled Mueller French Press
of the Double-Walled Mueller French Press
By: James Butler Revised by: Mark Cambell Last updated: Feb 28 , 2025
The arrival of the Mueller double-walled French press ushered me into a new generation of coffee explorations. I had previously been content with my trusted glass and wood mounts, trudging along well-trod paths until then.
But then the Mueller called - a shiny stainless steed, promising to transport me to previously unexplored coffee possibilities. I was skeptical at first. How could metal be superior to what I was used to?
I pinned my hopes on this strange horse. As the first brew steeped and gave off its aroma, I felt the horse gaining speed, carrying me to newer levels of flavor. Notes that I had never noticed before appeared distinctly.
The horse was fast and sure-footed. Its double-walled body offered insulation for hours, allowing flavors to age with time. Its tough frame was not worn.
While my wood and glass horses remain close companions, content to walk the old trails, the Mueller has awakened an adventurer's soul in me. Together we've ridden into fields of courage and refinement I'd never have dreamed of.
So while my travels tend to take me far out of the way at times, I have no doubt that my trusty stainless steed will take me there and bring me back again, pot after pot. And I have come to appreciate the functionality and simplicity of its design, so I can focus on the pleasure of the ride itself.
This shiny stainless steed is not as lovely as wood and glass, maybe, but it has transformed my coffee journeys beyond description. I can only wonder now - what untrodden horizons lie ahead?
• Pros
- Double-wall vacuum insulation maintains coffee's heat and freshness for hours
- Long-lasting 304 stainless steel construction will survive years of daily use
- Reusable stainless-steel filter guarantees perfectly clean cup of coffee
- Simple, unadorned design lets you concentrate on coffee brewing process
• Cons
- The stainless-steel construction may not appeal to those who desire the look of glass or wood French presses
- Some will miss the clear feature of a glass carafe in observing the steeping process
- The satin finish is slightly more difficult to clean than a matte finish
A Bonus Recipe
Mexican Coffee Drink
Mexican Coffee Drink
Mexican Coffee, or Café de Olla, is a traditional coffee beverage made with coffee mixed with spices and sugar. To prepare it, they blend the coffee with cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, and ground star anise. Pilincillo, raw cane sugar with a strong flavor, is used as a sweetener.
How to make Mexican Coffee?
Mexican Coffee is usually served from a clay pot, known as an "Olla de barro". This is the traditional pot found in Mexican food and gives the coffee a subtly different earthy taste. Café de Olla literally means "coffee from a pot" in Spanish.
If you do not have a clay pot, you can still make this coffee in a regular pot or saucepan. While it will not be the same, it will still be good and warming.
Ingredients:
4 tsp dark roast ground coffee
30-40g piloncillo ( Piloncillo is raw whole cane sugar used in traditional Mexican cuisine. It appears in solid cone form and offers a rich molasses-like taste that adds richness to the coffee. Brown sugar may also be used as a substitute for Piloncillo.)
1 cinnamon stick: Whole cinnamon sticks are used in place of ground cinnamon. They provide a warm, spicy taste and smell to the coffee as the drink steeps.
2 whole cloves
1 star anise
Step by Step Instructions:
Step 1: Soaking the Water
Place the water, piloncillo, cinnamon stick, cloves, and star anise all together in a clay olla or common pot. Bring everything to a boil on medium-high heat, watching the piloncillo dissolve slowly, releasing its caramel sweetness. The spices will begin to release their aroma, filling your kitchen with a intoxicating scent. Following the boiling, reduce the heat to low and let the spices infuse in the boiling water for about 5 minutes, with their flavors able to develop to the fullest.
Step 2: Brewing
Pour the coffee grounds into the boiling water with spices and blend gradually. Let the coffee steep and extract the flavors for 5-7 minutes on very low heat. This will allow the coffee to incorporate with the spices and develop a strong brew.
Don't over-steep so that it does not become bitter.
Step 3: From Pot to Cup
Remove your pot from the heat and pour it through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth. Serve it hot in your mugs of preference, so the steam wafts to your nostrils the blended scents of coffee and spices. For a special treat, crown each cup with a spoonful of whipped cream. Drink and appreciate the layers of flavor – the deep coffee, spices, and sweetness – a Mexican tradition in every drink.
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