Hamilton Beach 46251 Manual page 5

How to Assemble for French
Press or Cold Brew
French Press
Attachment Assembly
Tips for Best-Tasting Coffee
• All coffees are made from either arabica beans or robusta beans, or some
• Ground coffee will become stale much faster than whole beans. If buying
• If grinding whole beans, set your coffee grinder on a medium grind. This will
• Using a water filter, filtered water, or bottled water will yield better-tasting
• Use approximately 1 tablespoon (5 g) of grounds for each cup of coffee being
• Make sure your Coffee Maker is clean. See "Care and Cleaning" section.
• Grind coffee beans shortly before brewing.
• If grinding whole coffee beans, always use fresh beans.
• Finely ground coffee will make it difficult to press the coffee.
• Only buy the amount of coarsely ground coffee that you think you will use in
• Never store coffee grounds in the freezer. Moisture and air change its flavor.
Cold Brew
Basket Assembly
combination of both. Arabica beans are slightly more expensive, but tend to
produce better-tasting coffee.
preground coffee, choose a package with the latest expiration date, or buy a
smaller quantity.
yield best-tasting grounds. Try to use freshly ground coffee within about a
week of grinding.
coffee than tap water.
made. To avoid overflow, use slightly less grounds (3/4 tablespoon [4 g])
when brewing decaf or flavored coffees. Be aware that using coffee that is
ground too finely may also cause Filter Basket to overflow.
one week. This will ensure you have the freshest coffee.
Ground Coffee (Carafe,
Carafe Mug, Travel Mug, French
Marking Water Press, or Pour Over)
10 oz.
2 10 g = 2 tbsp.
(296 mL)
15 oz.
3 15 g = 3 tbsp.
(444 mL)
20 oz.
4 20 g = 4 tbsp.
(591 mL)
25 oz.
5 25 g = 5 tbsp.
(739 mL)
30 oz.
6 30 g = 6 tbsp.
(887 mL)
NOTE: Measurements are recommendations only. Types of ground coffee vary in grind and flavor.
Adjust to your taste preference.
Ground
Ground Coffee Coffee
(Iced Coffee) (Cold Brew)
20 g = 4 tbsp. N/A
30 g = 6 tbsp. N/A
50 g =
40 g = 8 tbsp.
10 tbsp.
50 g =
N/A
10 tbsp.
N/A N/A
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