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French Press coffee is awesome!
Posted on 1/5/11 at 10:06 am
Posted on 1/5/11 at 10:06 am
I just made some French Press coffee, and it is superb, compared to drip coffee. It tastes like a fine restaurant's coffee---very tasteful and rich. It's a little bit of work, but well worth it.
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Posted on 1/5/11 at 10:07 am to TheFinalWord
I agree. I don't care for coffee but I could drink that stuff every day.
Posted on 1/5/11 at 10:09 am to TheFinalWord
agreed. yum.
Posted on 1/5/11 at 10:09 am to TheFinalWord
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I just made some French Press coffee, and it is superb, compared to drip coffee. It tastes like a fine restaurant's coffee---very tasteful and rich. It's a little bit of work, but well worth it.
For the exact same beans? You would flunk a blind taste test.
Posted on 1/5/11 at 10:10 am to TheFinalWord
That was one of my Christmas presents from the wife. I also got a stainless steel tea pot that whistles...
I enjoy the process of making the French press about as much as I like drinking it...
I enjoy the process of making the French press about as much as I like drinking it...
Posted on 1/5/11 at 10:29 am to lsufan9193969700
I am looking into this. Are french presses expensive? I already have the kettle.
Posted on 1/5/11 at 10:31 am to TheFinalWord
+1
Posted on 1/5/11 at 10:31 am to TheFinalWord
Agreed. Perfect for hiking/camping
Posted on 1/5/11 at 10:32 am to TheCaterpillar
They are very cheap---cheaper than drip pots. The quality is in the labor.
Remember, the beans have to be ground for French Press (large grind). You can do this with your own grinder, or at the grocery store.
Remember, the beans have to be ground for French Press (large grind). You can do this with your own grinder, or at the grocery store.
Posted on 1/5/11 at 10:32 am to TheCaterpillar
quote:depends on the type obviously
Are french presses expensive?
Posted on 1/5/11 at 10:34 am to Tiger JJ
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For the exact same beans? You would flunk a blind taste test.
Do you ever consider that a fair amount of your posts are trying to convince people not to enjoy something?
Posted on 1/5/11 at 10:35 am to keakdasneak
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Do you ever consider that a fair amount of your posts are trying to convince people not to enjoy something?
I hadn't thought of it that way. I look at it as pointing out to people when they are deluding themselves.
Posted on 1/5/11 at 10:37 am to Tiger JJ
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I hadn't thought of it that way. I look at it as pointing out to people when they are deluding themselves.
Do you drink coffee on a regular basis? What is your method for brewing?
Posted on 1/5/11 at 10:38 am to TheCaterpillar
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Are french presses expensive?
Not at all...the one I have came from World Market. I think it was 29.99. It is great!
My wife used to manage the CC's on Bluebonnet and Perkins. Her district manager gave her an French press that costs about 80. I see no difference between the two. Btw, the other broke. Something, I can't remember what, slammed into the glass and cracked it. It was a sad day. I don't know why it took me so long to get another one...
Posted on 1/5/11 at 10:38 am to Tiger JJ
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For the exact same beans? You would flunk a blind taste test.
BS! It is a big difference and if you can't taste it I guess you have no working taste buds.
Posted on 1/5/11 at 10:41 am to keakdasneak
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Do you drink coffee on a regular basis?
No
Posted on 1/5/11 at 10:41 am to TheFinalWord
I do think that a French Press is superior to a drip maker. But it's only a small difference.
But I think that the large majority in quality difference comes down to 1. whole beans (superior) vs. ground (not as fresh) and 2. The bean, roast, and terroir quality of the product.
But I think that the large majority in quality difference comes down to 1. whole beans (superior) vs. ground (not as fresh) and 2. The bean, roast, and terroir quality of the product.
Posted on 1/5/11 at 10:43 am to notiger1997
I received one for christmas as well. I have an electric kettle which makes it even easier. Just turn it on, go get dressed, come back measure out the coffee and pour in the water, wait four mins then strain. Good stuff. It's also handy that I have a new coffee thermos as well so I can cart some to work.
Posted on 1/5/11 at 10:43 am to notiger1997
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It is a big difference and if you can't taste it I guess you have no working taste buds.
It is a big difference. The French press makes a richer, fuller flavor coffee.
Posted on 1/5/11 at 10:46 am to Leauxgan
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But I think that the large majority in quality difference comes down to 1. whole beans (superior) vs. ground (not as fresh) and 2. The bean, roast, and terroir quality of the product.
Probably.
All I'm saying is this: if we take the exact same batch of beans and use drip to make one cup and french press to make another and then we pour out 10 random cups for someone to test blind, they will not be able to label them correctly. In other words, there is no "big difference".
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