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ManjaroKDE

ManjaroKDE

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Got my first Xmas gift from my son, 2 lbs whole bean coffee. I had been watching a grinder & French press on Amazon with the intent to order them after the holidays. I've had French presses for years along with becoming somewhat of a coffee snob. Grinding/pressing my daily cups. Since my last return snowbirding (I had thrown away the last of 3 presses I've used).

I am anticipating the delivery of my latest tools, Amazon said they should be here on or before the 24th. Good coffee is such a treat and being retired/isolated from the panic the only thing I can enjoy is my TV and a good cup of coffee. At $4-6 a cup from the kiosks I should be in the black by the end of Jan '21.
 

French Press makes good coffee, but involves lots of extra cleanup. I use a pourover dripper for myself & a good coffeemaker for company. You may already be aware of the importance of the right temperature for brewing - 195 to 205.
Another good option: "Aeropress." Around $30.00 & less cleanup.
 

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win231 said:
French Press makes good coffee, but involves lots of extra cleanup. I use a pourover dripper for myself & a good coffeemaker for company. You may already be aware of the importance of the right temperature for brewing - 195 to 205.
Another good option: "Aeropress." Around $30.00 & less cleanup.
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I've used both, I've also heard that ingesting the grounds in moderation is somewhat healthy (myth?) ever eat chocolate covered coffee beans? (See below) The problem with pour over I've found is the grounds are in the hot water for just a few seconds (same problem as K-cups) not like press where you control the steeping time, (recommended for at least 5 minutes while stirring frequently).

The grounds can be a benefit for sewer lines and disposals as long as there is no grease. I don't mind the cleanup, I guess I would if I didn't have more time on my hands since retirement. Some good gardeners use the grounds as soil enhancement (could be).

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I adjusted the grind until the pourover procedure takes at least 4-5 minutes. I started with "Medium" grind & gradually made it finer & finer until it takes the right time. (finer grind = slower brew)
 
So your method takes as long as French press? I use a coarser grind for French press, gives it robust flavor. But not to argue, if it works for you then so be it.
 
ManjaroKDE said:
So your method takes as long as French press? I use a coarser grind for French press, gives it robust flavor. But not to argue, if it works for you then so be it.
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Yes, you need a coarse grind for French Press because if the grind is too fine, the oils in the beans clog those tiny holes & pushing that plunger down will be very difficult or impossible.
 
Everything is in place, beans, grinder, French press. Made 2 cups yesterday, lunch & dinner. Good as remembered, son's gift was flavored (Hazelnut) beans, I prefer unflavored single origin (Organic Sumatra medium). I was going to order online through Amazon a 5 lb bag was priced @ $11.35 per lb. Decided that since I live in coffee country I would try a local wholesale roaster, I have brought online from them before. I can get a fresher 5 lb bag @ $9 per lb picked up. My math calculations works out to $.71 per 16 oz cup. Much cheaper than @ the kiosk

No brainer, also a known quality and organic. Roasted and bagged within 3 days (optimum).
 

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