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Post by wchnu on Feb 26, 2010 20:08:36 GMT -5
A friend of me picked me up a 4 cup french press from the local Star Bucks the other day. Used it for the first time tonight. Not bad at all. I need to let it brew longer then the instructions said, but a nice cuppa Joe none the less. Might not replace my favorite drip pots but will get some use.
Fuzzy
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Post by etoyoc on Feb 26, 2010 20:25:59 GMT -5
French presses aren't bad. However, if you use a regular coffee grinder, even on course grind you will end up with fine powder that will make it through the mesh. If you can look beyond that, they make great coffee.
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Post by wchnu on Feb 26, 2010 20:58:55 GMT -5
French presses aren't bad. However, if you use a regular coffee grinder, even on course grind you will end up with fine powder that will make it through the mesh. If you can look beyond that, they make great coffee. I figure a few grounds in the cup make it all better. Never worry about that at all. how long do you let it brew before you press it? Fuzzy
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Post by etoyoc on Feb 26, 2010 23:35:17 GMT -5
honestly, I don't remember. I have been using an Aeropress for a while now and haven't touched my french press since August... I think I used to use something close to a 3-4 minute steep time... I can't recall how long I stirred the grounds before I started the timer...
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Post by wchnu on Feb 27, 2010 15:57:34 GMT -5
Yup coffee should stand up and Bark at you in the cup. Thanks for the tips there I am going to try that out in a day or so. This is a work weekend so will be kinda busy around.
Fuzzy
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Post by rick3107 on May 5, 2010 9:37:41 GMT -5
French Presses are the best, but the glass carafes are awfully thin and very easy to break. The solution? The stainless steel bad boy pictured below. A bit more than the glass models, but it's indestructible and it keeps the coffee hotter as it is double-walled. And if you grind at home, a decent quality burr grinder is a must to get the most out of any brewing device. Attachments:
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Post by wchnu on May 5, 2010 10:34:45 GMT -5
French Presses are the best, but the glass carafes are awfully thin and very easy to break. The solution? The stainless steel bad boy pictured below. A bit more than the glass models, but it's indestructible and it keeps the coffee hotter as it is double-walled. And if you grind at home, a decent quality burr grinder is a must to get the most out of any brewing device. That is nice looking. I do not have one of them there fancy grinders.. got the whiryjig type thingie. I am not sure that I could tell the difference in what most call good and bad coffee. But then again I like the open comb Micro Matic so what do I know LOL Fuzzy
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