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Post by Tweek on Apr 25, 2020 8:13:27 GMT -6
Anyone have any thoughts on the French press method? Is it worth the extra trouble and time to do?
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Post by Dan on Apr 25, 2020 19:18:23 GMT -6
That's a good question. I personally don't know. I know my brother used to, I'll ask him for you.
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Post by geraniumkate on Apr 25, 2020 19:23:49 GMT -6
Yes. It's excellent, once you get the hang of it.
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Post by Tweek on May 8, 2020 8:56:45 GMT -6
Yes. It's excellent, once you get the hang of it. I foresee a lot of wasted coffee until I produce something drinkable. The coffee/water ratio has to be just so, the grind has to be correct, and the water temp, and the brewing time. A bunch of things to go wrong. One shouldn't have to do Algebra to make a pot of coffee. If the result isn't fantastic I may just stick with my old Mr Coffee drip machine. It has served me well these many years. The reward should justify the effort. |
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Post by geraniumkate on May 8, 2020 9:51:58 GMT -6
Yes. It's excellent, once you get the hang of it. I foresee a lot of wasted coffee until I produce something drinkable. The coffee/water ratio has to be just so, the grind has to be correct, and the water temp, and the brewing time. A bunch of things to go wrong. One shouldn't have to do Algebra to make a pot of coffee. If the result isn't fantastic I may just stick with my old Mr Coffee drip machine. It has served me well these many years. The reward should justify the effort. I feel the same way about my dusty pourover top (I use the mug part of it daily). |
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Post by Tweek on Oct 17, 2020 9:49:03 GMT -6
I've abandoned this idea. Sticking with the tried-and-true.
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Post by napper on Nov 8, 2020 13:52:09 GMT -6
If I'm planning on having a couple of cups then the press is brilliant. If I'm in a rush and only have time for one cup I use an aeropress. At work or hiking/camping I go super simple and use coffee bags.
I also have a huge perculator for the hob and an electric one.
Yeah, I like coffee:-)
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Post by Tweek on Sept 25, 2022 7:28:43 GMT -6
I haven't seen a percolator used in years. My great-grandmother had one. They still sell those? I remember her coffee always having grounds in it. Didn't care for that part. It was fun to watch it brew though.
Back to the press question... you buy ground coffee or grind whole beans yourself?
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