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French Press
Posted on 10/15/15 at 11:54 am
Posted on 10/15/15 at 11:54 am
So I recently came into a good bit of wealth, and decided it was time to reevaluate my coffee situation. This board has taught me that the only folks who drink regular coffee are poors and fats who use half a bottle of coffeemate. I bought a french press off amazon and have tried it a few times.
What is this sludge that is at the bottom of my cup? Is it like the yeast that is meant to be left behind in fine lambics? I never had to deal with this when I used a regular coffee maker or (gasp) keurig like the commoners and homeless.
Is my bean to water ratio off? What ratio do ya'll use, and what are your bean recommendations? I tried the starbucks french roast that someone recommended in a similar thread, and found it a tad too much.
Thanks
What is this sludge that is at the bottom of my cup? Is it like the yeast that is meant to be left behind in fine lambics? I never had to deal with this when I used a regular coffee maker or (gasp) keurig like the commoners and homeless.
Is my bean to water ratio off? What ratio do ya'll use, and what are your bean recommendations? I tried the starbucks french roast that someone recommended in a similar thread, and found it a tad too much.
Thanks
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Posted on 10/15/15 at 11:57 am to BigErn
its just the fine bits of the ground coffee that get thru. Grind them rough to prevent this.
Posted on 10/15/15 at 12:10 pm to Dire Wolf
quote:
its just the fine bits of the ground coffee that get thru. Grind them rough to prevent this.
This......pour slowly and leave 1/4-1/2" of liquid in the bottom of the FP.....just like you would pour a homebrew. I have an 8 cup FP and use 6 tbl of fresh ground coffee.
Posted on 10/15/15 at 12:10 pm to BigErn
You need coarse grind
You should buy your own beans and a burr grinder, or just ignore the sediment like I do
I just don't sip the last sip of coffee and don't have to worry about it
You should buy your own beans and a burr grinder, or just ignore the sediment like I do
I just don't sip the last sip of coffee and don't have to worry about it
Posted on 10/15/15 at 12:13 pm to Croacka
I just drink the sediment.
Posted on 10/15/15 at 12:16 pm to Tigertown in ATL
Yeah, it's not gonna hurt
It's like refusing to drink the chocolate at the bottom of a homemade glass of chocolate milk.
It's like refusing to drink the chocolate at the bottom of a homemade glass of chocolate milk.
Posted on 10/15/15 at 12:19 pm to Tigertown in ATL
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I just drink the sediment.
A little swirl at the bottom of the glass ensure I get it all.........
:java:
Posted on 10/15/15 at 12:19 pm to Croacka
Yeah, but mine's kind of thick and nasty looking. Reminded me of the first couple of meconium shits from a baby.
Posted on 10/15/15 at 12:24 pm to BigErn
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mine's kind of thick and nasty looking
Please go the OT with this sort of thing.
Posted on 10/15/15 at 12:29 pm to BigErn
You definitely need to grind your own on a course grind. Fresh beans and fresh ground are just as important to a good cup as the french press method.
Since you are super flush with riches, I'd check out Baratza for good, solid grinders. The higher levels tend to be geared towards espresso. For a consistent coarse grind,the cheaper models will work.
Since you are super flush with riches, I'd check out Baratza for good, solid grinders. The higher levels tend to be geared towards espresso. For a consistent coarse grind,the cheaper models will work.
Posted on 10/15/15 at 12:31 pm to Zappas Stache
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pour slowly and leave 1/4-1/2" of liquid in the bottom of the FP.....just like you would pour a homebrew. I have an 8 cup FP and use 6 tbl of fresh ground coffee
Going to try this.
Posted on 10/15/15 at 12:35 pm to RaginCajunz
I have this one. Maybe I just let it go for too long.
Posted on 10/15/15 at 12:39 pm to BigErn
Somebody on here suggested this press last year, I got it for Christmas...it is AWESOME!
Frieling French Press
Frieling French Press
Posted on 10/15/15 at 12:48 pm to Kingwood Tiger
That's a nice arse french press. 
I'm rolling with an OT poor Bodum but it works great.
I'm rolling with an OT poor Bodum but it works great.
Posted on 10/15/15 at 12:56 pm to BigErn
quote:delicious
first couple of meconium shits
Posted on 10/15/15 at 12:59 pm to BigErn
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BigErn
This looks like a spice grinder. You need a burr grinder. Does it have two blades that spin in a circle? If so, spice grinder and the source of your sludge.
Posted on 10/15/15 at 1:03 pm to BigErn
Yeah, the Krups is fine just don't do it for as long next time.
Posted on 10/15/15 at 1:17 pm to BigErn
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So I recently came into a good bit of wealth
Stop being a pussy and just get one of these. It's only $20,000.
or you could just get a more coarse grind on your coffee beans.
Posted on 10/15/15 at 1:30 pm to BigErn
Use some of your recent wealth and buy a grinder. If you're using pre-ground coffee, that's your problem.
Posted on 10/15/15 at 1:32 pm to Boudreaux35
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If you're using pre-ground coffee, that's your problem.
Please splain.
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