Got some beans from the Dominican. Now what?

10-19-2008, 06:42 PM

I'm ready to do this right, as long as I can keep it relatively inexpensive!

I'm thinking of getting a french press, and some sort of coffee grinder. I'm leaning towards the Bodum brand as there are lots of positive reviews. I've never used a french press before, so if any one has instructional links that would be appreciated.

How about the grinder? I have a spinny $20 Hamilton Beach thing at home. Will that do for a coarse grind?

Thanks for entertaining the n00bie!

edit: I forgot to mention the coffee! It's some popular Dominican brand that they serve at all the resorts there. So yummy to my untrained pallet!

Cheers,
spin

10-19-2008, 06:42 PM	#1
spincycle Guest Posts: n/a	Got some beans from the Dominican. Now what? I'm ready to do this right, as long as I can keep it relatively inexpensive! I'm thinking of getting a french press, and some sort of coffee grinder. I'm leaning towards the Bodum brand as there are lots of positive reviews. I've never used a french press before, so if any one has instructional links that would be appreciated. How about the grinder? I have a spinny $20 Hamilton Beach thing at home. Will that do for a coarse grind? Thanks for entertaining the n00bie! edit: I forgot to mention the coffee! It's some popular Dominican brand that they serve at all the resorts there. So yummy to my untrained pallet! Cheers, spin Last edited by spincycle; 10-19-2008 at 06:45 PM.