Is there really a difference ?

BloodSpite · 03-21-2011, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by kgoings

How much does a frenchpress cost?? Can it be had relatively cheap? Also any reading on the proper way to use a frenchpress..or other coffee reading? Thanks

They sell them everywhere from Wal-Mart, target to Starbucks for around $20

Use is real easy.

4 scoops of course ground coffee.
Boil water in a tea kettle. Put the coffee and the water in the press.
Stir.
Wait 3 minutes (Some folks like 5 for a strong cup.)
Push down on the press and serve

Volusianator · 03-21-2011, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by BloodSpite

Starbucks for around $20

Thats where I got mine and paid the same price! Works well and cheap, perfect!

kgoings · 03-21-2011, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by BloodSpite

They sell them everywhere from Wal-Mart, target to Starbucks for around $20

Use is real easy.

4 scoops of course ground coffee.
Boil water in a tea kettle. Put the coffee and the water in the press.
Stir.
Wait 3 minutes (Some folks like 5 for a strong cup.)
Push down on the press and serve

A scoop equals what?? A tablespoon?

JaKaacH · 03-21-2011, 05:57 PM

Yes there is a difference..

I Love the French Press. I have not used a "coffee maker" for several years now.(Thanks to Mr. Moo and others back in the jungle.) The Bodums I use are the 8 cup size, and I also have a couple small 2 cup sized to take on the road/jobs with me.

I also use the AeroPress. http://aerobie.com/products/aeropress.htm
It works great on the jobs where we have a hot water spout on the water cooler.. It is recommended to use water in the 170 degree range. Lower temp. means less bitter, and I agree with the results...The AreoPress is great for 1 or 2 cups, and clean up is a lot easier.
I find myself using the AreoPress more lately even at home. Very smooth, rich tasting coffee.

yourchoice · 03-21-2011, 06:19 PM

I'm fortunate enough that my wife makes my coffee for me in the morning during the week, but she's accustomed to the drip machine, and I'm not complaining.

Truthfully, my drip machine is pretty good. Luck of the draw I guess.

On the weekends, I've been making coffee with my press. Definitely more flavorful, and richer while less bitter.

Kirk, I'm not sure what my scoop holds exactly...I'd guess a heaping tablespoon. The ratio I started with was 1 scoop to 4 oz of water, and let it brew for about 4 minutes. I'm sure the scoop/water/time ratio is varied to personal preference. More or less of any of those would change the brew.

JaKaacH · 03-21-2011, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by kgoings

A scoop equals what?? A tablespoon?

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Originally Posted by yourchoice

Kirk, I'm not sure what my scoop holds exactly...I'd guess a heaping tablespoon. I'm sure the scoop/water/time ratio is varied to personal preference. More or less of any of those would change the brew.

Now that I think about it I think the Bodums have a scoop included.
So does the AeroPress.

BloodSpite · 03-22-2011, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by kgoings

A scoop equals what?? A tablespoon?

Most of the Press's come with a scoop. or at least my last 2 did. Think it's like a 30 mL scoop

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yourchoice Down the stretch Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joel Location: South Jersey Posts: 4,115 Trading: (37)	Re: Is there really a difference ? I'm fortunate enough that my wife makes my coffee for me in the morning during the week, but she's accustomed to the drip machine, and I'm not complaining. Truthfully, my drip machine is pretty good. Luck of the draw I guess. On the weekends, I've been making coffee with my press. Definitely more flavorful, and richer while less bitter. Kirk, I'm not sure what my scoop holds exactly...I'd guess a heaping tablespoon. The ratio I started with was 1 scoop to 4 oz of water, and let it brew for about 4 minutes. I'm sure the scoop/water/time ratio is varied to personal preference. More or less of any of those would change the brew.