re: French Press coffee is awesome!

Yeah. I also put diesel in my car whenever it's cheaper. The things people worry about are kinda silly.

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Here is something apropos that just randomly came across my Reader:

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you are talking about two completely different thing with the tea brewing and coffee brewing. the tea brewing story talks about the procedure and order of steps. the coffee brewing is two different ways of preparing the coffee. Of course, I think that most of the thing people taste in a French Press is the freshly ground coffee instead of older store bought grinds.

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you are talking about two completely different thing with the tea brewing and coffee brewing. the tea brewing story talks about the procedure and order of steps. the coffee brewing is two different ways of preparing the coffee. Of course, I think that most of the thing people taste in a French Press is the freshly ground coffee instead of older store bought grinds.

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Well, I think Hitchens would argue that changing the order of steps amounts to a different way of brewing it. But in any event, your last statement is probably correct...IF people can tell any difference in the first place. And I'm not at all convinced that they can.

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Applebees after work to get a good steak.

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It's all relative though I suppose.

FOR THE MONEY (note the emphasis), I'd rather have the Steak and Eggs with hashbrowns and a waffle on the side at Waffle House for $10 than a filet at Chops for $50.

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IF people can tell any difference in the first place. And I'm not at all convinced that they can.

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People can tell the difference in coffee that I am convinced of. However, it does work both ways, some don't want to admit there is a difference.

Where I work we have at least 4 pots a day. Only thing they drink is Community. I slipped some 8 o'clock in there because that I what I make when I'm on. Without any prompting they talked about how the coffee tasted better than normal. It didn't surprise me that they noticed a different flavor, but that they picked it off and said it was better is what got me.

Of course if they see me making a pot of 8 o'clock or Dunkin it is going to be the worst pot they ever had. So usually I just don't admit to making it and say someone else must have put it together.

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People can tell the difference in coffee that I am convinced of.

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I am convinced as well.
I've done coffee taste tests and I can tell regular from decaf and different brands etc.

And believe me, I am no culinary giant.

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I am convinced as well.
I've done coffee taste tests and I can tell regular from decaf and different brands etc.

And believe me, I am no culinary giant.

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The example from this thread was the exact same batch of beans, but one dripped and one pressed.

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The example from this thread was the exact same batch of beans, but one dripped and one pressed.

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Fair enough. My response was going down one of the detours in the thread and not directed at that particular issue.

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why usually I won't bash someone on what they like

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Agree with this.

Would I prefer meal at Morton's over one at Chili's? Of course.

But am I going to get some decent chips and salsa (app), a decent burger (entree) and a good margarita (cocktail) for $17.50 at Morton's? Probably $75.00.

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Things controlled different by French press coffee. 1.) water temp 2.) time The two things that make huge difference in taste.

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I get the water just before its boiling point (using boiling water is a big no-no) - where you can see tiny bubbles sitting still. And I generally let it brew just under 5 minutes.

Am I doing something wrong? Just curious...