French Press Math - Page 2

spectrrr · 12-05-2011, 06:33 PM

I adore my french press, but I always wondered about that... thanks

waffle · 12-09-2011, 08:32 AM

Just bought this setup... similar to a french press so this will work great! Thanks for the bump!!

ashtonlady · 12-09-2011, 10:55 AM

I am sure there is a thread in here for that one Steve. I dont know if the measurement works for it. Let us know what you think.

waffle · 12-13-2011, 10:44 PM

Well, used it today and I either have the coffee ground TOO fine (it says to use an espresso grind) or there's too much... I'm going with too much (it calls for two scoops and 10 oz of water, which is what I did and it was so hard to press it down, I was leaning on it... so I'm going to toy with the setup and get it going... I used some Tanzinian Peaberry and it was AMAZING, so I'm not overly upset about it, I just have a new thing to obsess about... oh the best part? NO SLUDGE!

BSB · 01-15-2012, 08:00 AM

How long do you let a pot of French Press steep?

jcruse64 · 01-15-2012, 03:39 PM

4 minutes, though I have had it at 10 minutes if I'm getting ready for work whilst brewing. I did not notice it hurting the flavor, but then my palate is not really that refined

. But it's ALWAYS at least 4 minutes, and I always stir the water and grounds up good after I've added the hot water. I DID notice the flavor difference on that.

BSB · 01-15-2012, 04:15 PM

Thanks!

Blak Smyth · 01-24-2012, 08:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jcruse64

4 minutes, though I have had it at 10 minutes if I'm getting ready for work whilst brewing. I did not notice it hurting the flavor, but then my palate is not really that refined

. But it's ALWAYS at least 4 minutes, and I always stir the water and grounds up good after I've added the hot water. I DID notice the flavor difference on that.

Same as me, I have a dog that barks alarm on my phone at the 4 minute mark.
At first I didn't stir the grinds before steeping and now I do everytime, it tastes much better (And is much easier to press).

My alarm just went off at work and I said "Oh, coffee is done". Then I pressed it and a guy here said, "now I have seen everything".
People at work think I am crazy.

Dave128 · 03-27-2012, 08:44 PM

I'm gonna have to try this.

thebayratt · 04-01-2012, 08:15 PM

I usually grind about 8-10 table spoons of beans into the grinder for 4cups.
Then let the electric water warmer warm the water to almost boiling. Then put the grounds into the press. While pouring the water slowly into the press, I start to stir it in with a slotted wooden spoon. Stir for about 30-45 seconds more once the water empties from the the pot. I let it steep for about 3-4 minutes afterwards, press, then enjoy!

CigarSquid · 04-28-2012, 09:32 AM

Good info. I am in the market for a press.. Just what I needed to know before I got one.

bump.

novasurf · 12-27-2012, 08:06 AM

This is a post from a while ago, but good info for those that got FP's for the Holidays.

mosesbotbol · 12-27-2012, 09:10 AM

"Measure" it once and eyeball it the same level from there. Been using the same French Press since 1975. Don't need make a fuss out something so easy. A little off is not going to make a difference.

Blak Smyth · 12-27-2012, 09:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

"Measure" it once and eyeball it the same level from there. Been using the same French Press since 1975. Don't need make a fuss out something so easy. A little off is not going to make a difference.

Thats what I do, I know exactly what level to fill the beans to in the grinder.

BSB · 12-27-2012, 09:43 AM

I just use the scale every time, press or drip. It's there, why not get it right? Plus, different beans and different roast levels, change weight-volume ratio.

mosesbotbol · 12-27-2012, 10:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BSB

I just use the scale every time, press or drip. It's there, why not get it right? Plus, different beans and different roast levels, change weight-volume ratio.

How do define different beans to roast levels, vs. addding or substracting weight? How far or a swing in weight will there be between extremes and do you think you can tell side-by-side a slight weight variation between pots of coffee?

BSB · 12-27-2012, 03:26 PM

Beans get bigger AND lighter, the darker you roast them. Green beans lose up to 25% of their weight during roasting.
Prolly couldn't tell, but the scale is right next to the coffee, so why not use it?

DirtRider500R · 01-07-2014, 04:07 PM

Bump for any other fellow newbs

12-05-2011, 06:33 PM	#21
spectrrr Back in the midwest! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Frank Location: Ohio Posts: 5,596 Trading: (20)	Re: French Press Math I adore my french press, but I always wondered about that... thanks __________________ ¨°º¤ø„¸¸„ø¤º°¨ "A long habit of not thinking a thing wrong, gives it a superficial appearance of being right..." -Thomas Paine

12-09-2011, 08:32 AM	#22
waffle Who doesn't love Waffles? Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Steve (Stephen) Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 1,195 Trading: (38)	Re: French Press Math Just bought this setup... similar to a french press so this will work great! Thanks for the bump!!

12-09-2011, 10:55 AM	#23
ashtonlady The Lady is Here Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Laura Location: Seattle WA Posts: 1,090 Trading: (8)	Re: French Press Math I am sure there is a thread in here for that one Steve. I dont know if the measurement works for it. Let us know what you think.

12-13-2011, 10:44 PM	#24
waffle Who doesn't love Waffles? Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Steve (Stephen) Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 1,195 Trading: (38)	Re: French Press Math Well, used it today and I either have the coffee ground TOO fine (it says to use an espresso grind) or there's too much... I'm going with too much (it calls for two scoops and 10 oz of water, which is what I did and it was so hard to press it down, I was leaning on it... so I'm going to toy with the setup and get it going... I used some Tanzinian Peaberry and it was AMAZING, so I'm not overly upset about it, I just have a new thing to obsess about... oh the best part? NO SLUDGE!

01-15-2012, 08:00 AM	#25
BSB Feeling at Home Join Date: Jan 2011 First Name: Bob Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 897 Trading: (13)	Re: French Press Math How long do you let a pot of French Press steep? __________________ Ad majorem Dei gloriam!

01-15-2012, 03:39 PM	#26
jcruse64 Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Joe Location: Paducah, KY USA planet Earth Posts: 313 Trading: (1)	Re: French Press Math 4 minutes, though I have had it at 10 minutes if I'm getting ready for work whilst brewing. I did not notice it hurting the flavor, but then my palate is not really that refined . But it's ALWAYS at least 4 minutes, and I always stir the water and grounds up good after I've added the hot water. I DID notice the flavor difference on that.

01-15-2012, 04:15 PM	#27
BSB Feeling at Home Join Date: Jan 2011 First Name: Bob Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 897 Trading: (13)	Re: French Press Math Thanks! __________________ Ad majorem Dei gloriam!

03-27-2012, 08:44 PM	#29
Dave128 Sexy Dave Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Dave Location: Voorheesville, NY Posts: 3,922 Trading: (4)	Re: French Press Math I'm gonna have to try this. __________________ "Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." - Benjamin Franklin I "heart" Boobies and Beer!

04-01-2012, 08:15 PM	#30
thebayratt Still Watching My Ash Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Shawn Location: Mississippi Posts: 1,326 Trading: (11)	Re: French Press Math I usually grind about 8-10 table spoons of beans into the grinder for 4cups. Then let the electric water warmer warm the water to almost boiling. Then put the grounds into the press. While pouring the water slowly into the press, I start to stir it in with a slotted wooden spoon. Stir for about 30-45 seconds more once the water empties from the the pot. I let it steep for about 3-4 minutes afterwards, press, then enjoy! __________________ Keep on smoking my friends! http://nicetightash.com/

04-28-2012, 09:32 AM	#31
CigarSquid AKA Garryyjr Join Date: Apr 2011 First Name: Garry Location: Medford, OR - Cigar Zombie Posts: 3,213 Trading: (39)	Re: French Press Math Good info. I am in the market for a press.. Just what I needed to know before I got one. bump. __________________ gaRRy

12-27-2012, 08:06 AM	#32
novasurf The Roastmaster General Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 262 Trading: (2)	Re: French Press Math This is a post from a while ago, but good info for those that got FP's for the Holidays. __________________ UB on FB here

12-27-2012, 09:10 AM	#33
mosesbotbol That's a Corgi Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moses Location: Boston Posts: 6,171 Trading: (6)	Re: French Press Math "Measure" it once and eyeball it the same level from there. Been using the same French Press since 1975. Don't need make a fuss out something so easy. A little off is not going to make a difference. __________________ Port Wine & Claret \| British Cars \| Welsh Corgi's

12-27-2012, 09:43 AM	#35
BSB Feeling at Home Join Date: Jan 2011 First Name: Bob Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 897 Trading: (13)	Re: French Press Math I just use the scale every time, press or drip. It's there, why not get it right? Plus, different beans and different roast levels, change weight-volume ratio. __________________ Ad majorem Dei gloriam!

12-27-2012, 03:26 PM	#37
BSB Feeling at Home Join Date: Jan 2011 First Name: Bob Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 897 Trading: (13)	Re: French Press Math Beans get bigger AND lighter, the darker you roast them. Green beans lose up to 25% of their weight during roasting. Prolly couldn't tell, but the scale is right next to the coffee, so why not use it? __________________ Ad majorem Dei gloriam!

01-07-2014, 04:07 PM	#38
DirtRider500R Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Nov 2013 First Name: Eli Location: Michigan Posts: 330 Trading: (2)	Re: French Press Math Bump for any other fellow newbs __________________ I was addicted to the Hokey Pokey, but I turned myself around