How to use a French press for other purposes: convenient and unexpected ways
It turns out that a French press can be used not only for making aromatic tea or rich coffee. If the product sits idle and is just covered in dust, then it is quite possible to find other tasks for it.
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Making berry juice
If you put berries in a French press flask and then slowly press the plunger, you can quite easily extract juice from your favorite fruits. True, you’ll then have to strain the contents through a sieve, but who’s going to stop that if you’re a fan of berry treats?!
Whisk the milk
If you don’t have a cappuccino maker, then a French press will ideally replace it. To do this, pour warm milk into the flask about halfway, and then move the piston up and down to froth it. In just 30–40 seconds you will get exactly the consistency you need for your morning coffee or tea to make it especially delicious.
We store herbs
In general, many will find this method strange and impractical. It involves storing fragrant herbs, such as basil, parsley, cilantro, rosemary or thyme, in a French press.
All that is needed is to put fresh herbs in a flask and fill it with water (until the stems are covered). True, it will not be possible to keep the herbs fresh for a long time, since this is an express method - not for long-term storage.
Making butter tastier
If you like aromatic olive or sunflower oil, you can make a special sauce that can be prepared in a French press.
Add your favorite spices and herbs to the flask and fill them with oil. From time to time you need to lower and raise the piston so that the ingredients convey maximum taste and smell. After 30-40 minutes, the contents need to be drained through a strainer - you will get a more aromatic and rich oil that can be used for salads and thereby achieve a new flavor combination.
It is clear that if your family uses a French press every day for its intended purpose, then some methods can ruin it a little (it is unlikely that you will brew tea there after oil, even after you wash it thoroughly). But if you bought it, but it sits idle, then you can find another use for it so that it performs at least some useful functions.
