Opinions on French Press?

BlackDog · 11-15-2008, 09:02 AM

OK this is really good. I went last night to Caribou (regional place like Starbucks) and bought a half-pound of Sumatra beans. This morning I messed around with the grinder a little to find the right size setting while the water was heating. Tossed those grounds since some were too fine. Then I ground enough for 4 cups of coffee and brewed it in the French press. This is much "fruitier" than I previously thought Sumatra to be. REally good. I don't have time to do this every morning, but on weekends this is going to be a regular event. Thanks for the advice!

goatfarmer · 11-15-2008, 11:21 AM

Recently introduced to French Press and Moka Pot thanks to members of the asylum. Treat myself to a Moka brew on occasion but primarily addicted to the French Press, shame it took this ole timer so long; as they say, better late than never. Used the drip machine to keep the coffee warm, felt it's better than letting it collect dust. There is no issue of the brew setting too long, in addition, it also has a timer. Of course had to include the cordless water kettle as part of the 'slippery slope' package, oh what a combo. Lotta good info

, adding a few steps to my coffee brewing ritual. Oh, by the way, may need to add few coffee related 'smileys' to the asylum.

novasurf · 11-15-2008, 01:11 PM

To me, the French Press is the best way to drink coffee, hands down.

11-15-2008, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by novasurf

To me, the French Press is the best way to drink coffee, hands down.

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11-15-2008, 09:02 AM	#1
BlackDog Gonna make you groove... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Warren Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 2,468 Trading: (19)	Re: Opinions on French Press? OK this is really good. I went last night to Caribou (regional place like Starbucks) and bought a half-pound of Sumatra beans. This morning I messed around with the grinder a little to find the right size setting while the water was heating. Tossed those grounds since some were too fine. Then I ground enough for 4 cups of coffee and brewed it in the French press. This is much "fruitier" than I previously thought Sumatra to be. REally good. I don't have time to do this every morning, but on weekends this is going to be a regular event. Thanks for the advice! __________________ "We live in the good of this."

11-15-2008, 11:21 AM	#2
goatfarmer Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Santa Cruz Mountains Posts: 92 Trading: (0)	Re: Opinions on French Press? Recently introduced to French Press and Moka Pot thanks to members of the asylum. Treat myself to a Moka brew on occasion but primarily addicted to the French Press, shame it took this ole timer so long; as they say, better late than never. Used the drip machine to keep the coffee warm, felt it's better than letting it collect dust. There is no issue of the brew setting too long, in addition, it also has a timer. Of course had to include the cordless water kettle as part of the 'slippery slope' package, oh what a combo. Lotta good info , adding a few steps to my coffee brewing ritual. Oh, by the way, may need to add few coffee related 'smileys' to the asylum.

11-15-2008, 01:11 PM	#3
novasurf The Roastmaster General Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 262 Trading: (2)	Re: Opinions on French Press? To me, the French Press is the best way to drink coffee, hands down.