I've been making coffee with a French press for a decade - and I'm convinced it's the best way to enjoy a morning cup

I drink coffee. A lot of coffee. In fact, I'm pretty sure that life without coffee wouldn't be worth living.

But we don't have to live a life without coffee, and in my own time on this earth, I've generally made my coffee in three ways: with an automatic drip coffeemaker, with an espresso machine, and with a French press.

Automatic drip isn't that great, from my perspective. The flavors just aren't rich enough. Espresso is great, but it's an approach to making coffee, and I've come to prefer a nice big cup. Also, I don't think home espresso machines have enough oomph to produce a truly excellent espresso.

That leaves the French press. Here's why it's the way to go: