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re: Giving up on French Press - falls way short of the hype
Posted on 3/8/18 at 12:26 pm to Zappas Stache
Posted on 3/8/18 at 12:26 pm to Zappas Stache
quote:
A French press takes more work so people will automatically say it’s better
I think its less work than a coffee maker
I tend to agree.
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Posted on 3/8/18 at 12:30 pm to Cold Cous Cous
Mini 4cup Mr Coffee with four heaping TEAspoons of grinds equals an awesome 18oz of coffee.
I miss coffee
I miss coffee
Posted on 3/8/18 at 12:30 pm to TH03
quote:
Grind beans
Have wife who gets up at an ungodly hour measure out beans and put them in the grinder so I don't have to do it when I stumble into the kitchen at 9:30am.
Posted on 3/8/18 at 12:34 pm to Zappas Stache
quote:
ungodly hour
That could be 8:45a in hippie horology.
Posted on 3/8/18 at 1:00 pm to Cold Cous Cous
If you have too much grit and sludge in your coffee then you're using too fine of a grind. You really need to be grinding your own beans if you want the full benefit of a FP.
Also, as others have said, go with a lighter roast if you want less bitterness. I've had to switch to lighter roasts in my espresso machine for this same reason. Try the Big River coffee from French Truck. That's what I landed on for my espresso machine.
Also, as others have said, go with a lighter roast if you want less bitterness. I've had to switch to lighter roasts in my espresso machine for this same reason. Try the Big River coffee from French Truck. That's what I landed on for my espresso machine.
This post was edited on 3/8/18 at 4:27 pm
Posted on 3/8/18 at 1:03 pm to fightin tigers
I consider French Press to be the easiest way to make coffee (Keurig isn't making coffee).
You have to use fresh, coarsely ground beans and hot water between 200—206*F.
Let steep for 4 minutes.
You will get a bold, full, oily cup of coffee.
I like dark, chocolatey roasts best for this.
If I'm brewing a lighter, fruitier roast, I will use a Chemex if I have the time or an Aeropress/Easy Coffee Dripper if I don't.
With these you get a much more delicate coffee where you can taste the intricate flavors.
If you can't tell the difference between French Press and Pour Over coffee, you're doing it wrong.
If you have a lot of sludge in your French Pressed coffee, you're doing it wrong.
If you're using a Keurig, you just don't care.
You have to use fresh, coarsely ground beans and hot water between 200—206*F.
Let steep for 4 minutes.
You will get a bold, full, oily cup of coffee.
I like dark, chocolatey roasts best for this.
If I'm brewing a lighter, fruitier roast, I will use a Chemex if I have the time or an Aeropress/Easy Coffee Dripper if I don't.
With these you get a much more delicate coffee where you can taste the intricate flavors.
If you can't tell the difference between French Press and Pour Over coffee, you're doing it wrong.
If you have a lot of sludge in your French Pressed coffee, you're doing it wrong.
If you're using a Keurig, you just don't care.
Posted on 3/8/18 at 1:47 pm to Salamander_Wilson
quote:It's probably the most difficult.
I consider French Press to be the easiest way to make coffee
quote:Oh good grief.
Keurig isn't making coffee
quote:Nah. French press coffee has to be the most overrated drink ever.
If you can't tell the difference between French Press and Pour Over coffee, you're doing it wrong.
quote:GFY
If you're using a Keurig, you just don't care.
Posted on 3/8/18 at 1:57 pm to Cold Cous Cous
Any method of brewing that does not pass through a paper filter, delivers more oils into the final product. These volatile oils are either delicious or awful. Mediocre, pre-ground beans are not fresh tasting and that will transfer directly into the final product.
Long story short, to really appreciate the benefit of French press, you need good, fresh beans that you grind course for each batch. Ground Community Dark Roast put into a french press tastes like burnt donkey assholes.
Long story short, to really appreciate the benefit of French press, you need good, fresh beans that you grind course for each batch. Ground Community Dark Roast put into a french press tastes like burnt donkey assholes.
Posted on 3/8/18 at 2:19 pm to notiger1997
I have a Mr. Coffee Espresso machine. After traveling Italy i cant drink regular coffee anymore. It just isnt as good as good espresso. I buy Lavazza Super Crema beans off amazon and i grind right before i brew. It isnt as good as the nice expensive machines or in Italy, but is is close enough for the price.
Posted on 3/8/18 at 2:50 pm to AlxTgr
quote:
It's probably the most difficult.
Lol what?
Heat water
Grind beans
Pour water over grinds
Wait 4 minutes
Push down and pour
How exactly is that difficult?
quote:
French press coffee has to be the most overrated drink ever.
I think your taste buds are fricked if you think french press is overrated but Keurig is good coffee.
Keurig is simply for convenience. It really isn't good coffee.
Posted on 3/8/18 at 2:54 pm to Cold Cous Cous
In regards to the grinds in the coffee, is it a low quality French press with weak filter?
How To:
1) grind whole beans fresh into a coarse sized grind (it doesn't work otherwise)
2) pour water 3/4 the way full, then steep 3 minutes
3) put the remaining water
4) stir for 15 seconds
5) press
How To:
1) grind whole beans fresh into a coarse sized grind (it doesn't work otherwise)
2) pour water 3/4 the way full, then steep 3 minutes
3) put the remaining water
4) stir for 15 seconds
5) press
Posted on 3/8/18 at 3:08 pm to AlxTgr
quote:
All about the grind and quality of beans
I'd say the water quality is more important.
quote:
AlxTgr
Coffee snobbery is more douchey than beer snobbery.
I have a french press and use it when I have time to enjoy the process.
But the rest of the time evidently I "just don't care."
Posted on 3/8/18 at 3:18 pm to Cold Cous Cous
Try an Espro brand French Press. Pricey, but a smooth pot of coffee without the grit.
Posted on 3/8/18 at 4:34 pm to Tigertown in ATL
quote:
Coffee snobbery is more douchey than beer snobbery.
Ever seen the Conan O'Brien Coffee Snob Bit?
Conan Coffee Snob
Posted on 3/8/18 at 4:41 pm to Zappas Stache
Jordan Schlansky is the best.
Posted on 3/8/18 at 4:45 pm to Zappas Stache
quote:
Ever seen the Conan O'Brien Coffee Snob Bit?
"He made people believe he is Italian. His last name is Schlansky."
"I've never had a sip of American coffee."
"You are one crafty fake Italian."
Posted on 3/8/18 at 5:03 pm to Tigertown in ATL
I love using a Chemex. I personally think the product is better, and I enjoy trying new coffees, but I also just really enjoy the process. It's a wonderful start to my day. It's a relatively mindless activity, and I find that engaging in the mechanical action helps to get me on the right track.
But if you don't like it, or think the product isn't as good, or if you don't think your french press is as good, okay.
But if you don't like it, or think the product isn't as good, or if you don't think your french press is as good, okay.
Posted on 3/8/18 at 5:48 pm to Cold Cous Cous
Use a coarser grind to get rid of the grit and sludge. The bitterness is likely either steeping too long or using water that is too hot. I steep 4 to 5 minutes and heat the water just to the point where bubbles are starting to form on the bottom of the pot. You don't want boiling water.
Posted on 3/8/18 at 6:17 pm to Cold Cous Cous
I love my French press. Make sure you’re using coarse grounds.
Also, don’t let it steep as long as many people say. That will reduce the bitterness.
Also, don’t let it steep as long as many people say. That will reduce the bitterness.
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