Household batteries (the usual suspects: AA, AAA, C, D, 9-volt) can be recycled through battery retailers like Batteries Plus. While you save up enough old batteries to make it worth a disposal trip, keep your dead batteries in a dry place that's out of reach of kids.
Water temperature is vital. Doing it correctly, you can make what many say is the perfect cup of coffee. Ideally, you want the temperature between 195 and 200 degrees F. One way to do this is to boil the water and use an âinstant readâ thermometer from any kitchen store.
For coffee to brew properly in a coffee maker or in a french press the temp really should be above 190 and close to 200 if possible. If you measure yoru method for drawing hot water and it's not this hot then you really should reconsider bringing a pot of water to boil on the stove-it's a sure thing every time.