• Use fresh beans. Whole beans ground right before brewing taste noticeably better. Buy whole beans and grind at home if you can.
• Clean your press thoroughly. A leftover oily residue from yesterday's brew will make everything taste stale. Take it apart and wash with warm, soapy water.
• Preheat your mug. A cold mug will drop the temperature fast and flatten the flavor. Rinse your mug with hot water before pouring.