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Aunt Marg said:
Please post an update, OfficerRip, when you have a chance to... let 'er rip, as in try it out. :)
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French Presses work best with coarsely ground beans. I grind my own every morning using beans that I get from a small local roasting shop. I let the beans soak in that hot water for about 4 minutes before drinking it.

Once you get hooked on drinking superior coffee it becomes addicting and making it is just a bit ceremonial.
 
Pecos said:
French Presses work best with coarsely ground beans. I grind my own every morning using beans that I get from a small local roasting shop. I let the beans soak in that hot water for about 4 minutes before drinking it.

Once you get hooked on drinking superior coffee it becomes addicting and making it is just a bit ceremonial.
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I appreciate you weighing-in on this for me, Pecos, because I remember a while back, Win, posted a tidbit related to an electric pour-over kettle he bought, and how exceptional coffee is when proper temperatures are used in the brewing and straining process.

I know I just love percolated coffee on the stovetop, always have, and one day hope to delve into the world of coffee made with a French Press and to try some coffee prepared using a pour-over kettle.
 
Aunt Marg said:
I appreciate you weighing-in on this for me, Pecos, because I remember a while back, Win, posted a tidbit related to an electric pour-over kettle he bought, and how exceptional coffee is when proper temperatures are used in the brewing and straining process.

I know I just love percolated coffee on the stovetop, always have, and one day hope to delve into the world of coffee made with a French Press and to try some coffee prepared using a pour-over kettle.
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I also have a French Press & have used it a few times. What I don't like about it is that the fine mesh filter has to be cleaned immediately before the coffee grounds dry on it, or it will be difficult to clean. I found that the coffee's temperature drops while I'm cleaning the press & also cools during those 4 minutes while soaking the ground. I like coffee that's dangerously hot. :)
 
win231 said:
I also have a French Press & have used it a few times. What I don't like about it is that the fine mesh filter has to be cleaned immediately before the coffee grounds dry on it, or it will be difficult to clean. I found that the coffee's temperature drops while I'm cleaning the press & also cools during those 4 minutes while soaking the ground. I like coffee that's dangerously hot. :)
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This is all good to know, for when the time comes for me to make my move, I'll know exactly what to get.
 
Pecos said:
I just pop that mesh filter into the dishwasher every morning after we finish our coffee.
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Good to know.

I'm surprised the makers of such presses haven't come up with a easier clean screen, or one that's less prone to clogging, possibly one that's ceramic coated or something.
 
Mine broke a while back, but I have to say, pressed coffee is the best.

Later I bought the Aeropress; even better- the best cup I've ever had. But, it took awhile to set it up and then to clean, so I gave it away.

I use the pour over now as it's good and it's fast. I also use the Moka pot occasionally and the electric percolator rarely.
 
Actually, I won't be using it to make coffee; alas, I can no longer handle the acid in coffee (I hate being old). I plan to use it for a craft project, which if it turns out, I'll post a pic here. (Don't hold your breath, though; so few of my "craft" projects turn out worth a darn. :LOL:
 
officerripley said:
Actually, I won't be using it to make coffee; alas, I can no longer handle the acid in coffee (I hate being old). I plan to use it for a craft project, which if it turns out, I'll post a pic here. (Don't hold your breath, though; so few of my "craft" projects turn out worth a darn. :LOL:
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I look forward to seeing it.
 

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