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French Press / Coffee Grinder recommendations
Posted on 10/17/16 at 6:51 am
Posted on 10/17/16 at 6:51 am
I started drinking coffee about 5 months ago and am interested in getting a little deeper into it. Just looking for a small, single cup kind of thing. If it is travel friendly for my backpacking and camping trips as well as home use, that would be ideal.
This Prima press/grinder combo for the small, 300mL press and mini grinder look like a good deal, and something I can easily throw in my pack when traveling. My only concern would be the glass breaking.
Any recommendations are welcome.
ETA:
Any experience with this GSI outdoors personal press?
This Prima press/grinder combo for the small, 300mL press and mini grinder look like a good deal, and something I can easily throw in my pack when traveling. My only concern would be the glass breaking.
Any recommendations are welcome.
ETA:
Any experience with this GSI outdoors personal press?
This post was edited on 10/17/16 at 7:05 am
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Posted on 10/17/16 at 7:37 am to thegreatboudini
My setup
ETA: If you're going to be taking it to go, I would just grind a bag of beans prior to camping. If you're not in to that, they make wireless, handheld coffee/spice grinders you could use to grind the beans.
ETA: If you're going to be taking it to go, I would just grind a bag of beans prior to camping. If you're not in to that, they make wireless, handheld coffee/spice grinders you could use to grind the beans.
This post was edited on 10/17/16 at 7:44 am
Posted on 10/17/16 at 8:09 am to 12Pence
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My setup
mine looks the same, think the wife bought it at BB&B
Posted on 10/17/16 at 8:48 am to thegreatboudini
just make sure you get a ceramic conical burr grinder, with some adjustment on the grain size. You'll need to go with a larger grain size so you don't end up with a lot of coffee that doesn't get filtered down.
Biggest thing is water temp and letting it brew before pressing down. You dont want it boiling water... I typically get the water hot enough to steam just before boiling. If its boiling it will burn the oils in the coffee giving you a burnt taste.
Most press's are about the same. Just figure out which one works best for you on size.
Biggest thing is water temp and letting it brew before pressing down. You dont want it boiling water... I typically get the water hot enough to steam just before boiling. If its boiling it will burn the oils in the coffee giving you a burnt taste.
Most press's are about the same. Just figure out which one works best for you on size.
Posted on 10/17/16 at 9:16 am to 12Pence
I have the same Cuisnart grinder with an 8 cup Chemex that I got a couple of weeks ago after I broke my french press. No complaints so far.
Posted on 10/17/16 at 9:25 am to thegreatboudini
I like my stainless steel press over my old glass one since it is a bit thicker and keeps heat better. Also don't have to worry about it breaking in a moving truck like my old one did.
this is my press
this is my press
This post was edited on 10/17/16 at 9:32 am
Posted on 10/17/16 at 9:28 am to Trout Bandit
Posted on 10/17/16 at 10:02 am to Shotgun Willie
Try an outdoor store that has hiking backpacking equipment as I have seen lots of French press coffee items to cater to the travel crowd
Posted on 10/17/16 at 11:29 am to thegreatboudini
I have a Kona French press and a ceramic burr hand grinder. I realize you want a smaller press, but I recommend the Kona anyway. It's on sale at Amazon right now, too
Posted on 10/17/16 at 12:40 pm to thegreatboudini
2nd on the Freiling. Found a cheap, handturn grinder on Amazon and it works great for one or two people.
French Press
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French Press
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Posted on 10/17/16 at 12:57 pm to thegreatboudini
My press
Pros: looks nice; metal surrounds glass well for good protection; extra filter at pour spout to prevent any grinds from escaping; very sturdy plunger and overall design
Cons: metal base screeches when moved on countertop
I love this press overall, but that screech is quite annoying. I plan to put silicon on it to see if it will help.
this is my burr grinder
I have had this grinder for 2 1/2 years now, and it works perfectly. Setting the grind size is easy as is the cleanup. I highly recommend it.
Pros: looks nice; metal surrounds glass well for good protection; extra filter at pour spout to prevent any grinds from escaping; very sturdy plunger and overall design
Cons: metal base screeches when moved on countertop
I love this press overall, but that screech is quite annoying. I plan to put silicon on it to see if it will help.
this is my burr grinder
I have had this grinder for 2 1/2 years now, and it works perfectly. Setting the grind size is easy as is the cleanup. I highly recommend it.
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