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Does anyone use a French Press as their primary Coffee Maker?
Posted on 5/2/13 at 8:32 pm
Posted on 5/2/13 at 8:32 pm
Got tired of the tepid results of my (many) electric models.
With very little effort, The Press makes outstanding Bold coffee. I am converted.
With very little effort, The Press makes outstanding Bold coffee. I am converted.
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Posted on 5/2/13 at 8:34 pm to Blind Boy Grunt
Yeah, it is idiot proof as boiling water is all that is required.
Posted on 5/2/13 at 8:35 pm to Blind Boy Grunt
I have had one since Christmas and still haven't used it. It's a Cucino Romano, I think it's pretty good, I just never have enough time in the morning to do it.
Posted on 5/2/13 at 8:39 pm to Tiger Authority
Put the kettle of water on when you get up. Fill Beaker with coarse-ground coffee. When water boils, pour into Beaker. Wait 5-7-9 minutes. Plunge.
Beats every coffee maker I've ever had.
Beats every coffee maker I've ever had.
Posted on 5/2/13 at 8:54 pm to Blind Boy Grunt
Great for coffee and tea. Really doesn't take that long.
Posted on 5/2/13 at 8:55 pm to Blind Boy Grunt
I know a couple that has. They love it.
We still use the Keurig. Germans FTW.
We still use the Keurig. Germans FTW.
Posted on 5/2/13 at 8:56 pm to Blind Boy Grunt
I freaking love my French press. As good as it is though, I only so it on weekends.
Posted on 5/2/13 at 8:59 pm to Blind Boy Grunt
I work as a barista, and our house coffee is all French pressed. It's a little more effort but the taste makes it well worth it. We don't even HAVE a drip maker.
Posted on 5/2/13 at 9:15 pm to Blind Boy Grunt
Everyday.
Posted on 5/2/13 at 9:33 pm to Blind Boy Grunt
Once you go press, or any non-drip/percolator/keurig single cup coffee maker -- you will never go back.
You forgot the part about stirring. Also about distributing the water evenly and in stages.
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Put the kettle of water on when you get up. Fill Beaker with coarse-ground coffee. When water boils, pour into Beaker. Wait 5-7-9 minutes. Plunge. Beats every coffee maker I've ever had.
You forgot the part about stirring. Also about distributing the water evenly and in stages.
This post was edited on 5/2/13 at 9:35 pm
Posted on 5/2/13 at 9:36 pm to Blind Boy Grunt
my mom has one and really likes it
Posted on 5/2/13 at 9:36 pm to Jackalope
Wow. I'm still a novice.
Posted on 5/2/13 at 9:40 pm to Jackalope
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Jackalope
best username on the site IMO
Posted on 5/2/13 at 9:46 pm to Blind Boy Grunt
Raises hand. Best way to control the water temp as well.
Coffe is best brewed with water right under the boiling point. And let it rest during the brewing. Very smooth
Coffe is best brewed with water right under the boiling point. And let it rest during the brewing. Very smooth
Posted on 5/2/13 at 10:17 pm to Blind Boy Grunt
I do every morning. Drip coffee just can't compare.
Posted on 5/2/13 at 10:24 pm to Blind Boy Grunt
me and my coffee-loving buddy at work use one most days of the week. heat the water in an electric kettle, fill FP with grounds, pour in water. let steep for 8 minutes, press, pour. 
Posted on 5/2/13 at 10:32 pm to Blind Boy Grunt
My tips:
The optimal extraction temp is 190f, so I remove the kettle when boiling then grind and measure out the course grains. I pour the water in and stir to mix. I usually let it steep for 4:30 or 5:00 minutes then plunger. I immediately pour the coffee out of the press into a warmed insulated carafe. I don't like it sitting on the grounds. Drink straight.
The optimal extraction temp is 190f, so I remove the kettle when boiling then grind and measure out the course grains. I pour the water in and stir to mix. I usually let it steep for 4:30 or 5:00 minutes then plunger. I immediately pour the coffee out of the press into a warmed insulated carafe. I don't like it sitting on the grounds. Drink straight.
Posted on 5/2/13 at 10:37 pm to Gaston
Seeing as I average around five cups a day, I have been looking at getting one for a little while now. Any suggestions on a good one?
This post was edited on 5/2/13 at 10:38 pm
Posted on 5/2/13 at 10:40 pm to 12Pence
A french press is not something you really need to spend a ton of money on. $30 would be the top of my budget for a new one. Just swing by the Bed, Bath & Beyond next time you hit the west bank for some Tan Dinh.
This post was edited on 5/2/13 at 10:41 pm
Posted on 5/2/13 at 10:48 pm to Blind Boy Grunt
I've been using one for years. Mine is a stainless Bodum model. I never stir, just pour the water over the grounds. I thought my instructions said to steep for 4 minutes. Am I doing it wrong? I do love the taste.
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