fresh everything french press....hmmmm?

Volt · 03-15-2009, 09:48 AM

Practice makes perfect

drob · 03-15-2009, 10:09 AM

I have a 4 cup Bodum that holds 32 ozs. I grind 3 heaping tablespoons of beans (works out to 4 tbs of grounds) on coarse.

Works for me.

03-15-2009, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by drob

I have a 4 cup Bodum that holds 32 ozs. I grind 3 heaping tablespoons of beans (works out to 4 tbs of grounds) on coarse.

Works for me.

Believe the one I have is referring to the 6 oz coffee "cup"

HMMMMMMM I Dunno... hoping the higher powers can chime in here.

03-15-2009, 10:26 AM

I use ~1/3 of a cup of beans in my 4cup bodum (almost exactly what my whirly can hold). Works perfect.

At home I have a larger whirly. I put ~7 heaping teaspoons of ground coffee in my 4 cup.

My guess is you may need different amount of coffee for different beans.

Mister Moo · 03-15-2009, 02:05 PM

While 1T ground coffee per 4-oz. water is a good starting point, a smiling cup of coffee would trump all suggested measurements, IMO.

Wow. Just wow. I've been making the stuff for years and never had one smile back at me.

drob · 03-15-2009, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Hardcz

Believe the one I have is referring to the 6 oz coffee "cup"

HMMMMMMM I Dunno... hoping the higher powers can chime in here.

I get 5 six oz cups from this. You may prefer yours stronger or weaker. Like I said, this works for me, might not work for you.

smokehouse · 03-16-2009, 04:44 AM

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Originally Posted by drob

I have a 4 cup Bodum that holds 32 ozs. I grind 3 heaping tablespoons of beans (works out to 4 tbs of grounds) on coarse.

Works for me.

This is the same for me too and it works for me. But hey everyone is different. Best thing to do is just taste test and see what you like best. Different beans will also be stronger than others. Then you got the roast level and rest factor in there too.

germantown rob · 03-16-2009, 05:53 AM

Variations of bean amount and steep time are things you can easily change to alter your cup experience. I don't alter much anymore but there was a learning curve that went on for a while where I dialed in what I like.

take a look at this press pot brewing

SeanGAR · 03-16-2009, 06:29 AM

I use 55g/L and press within 20-30 seconds. In fact, I think I'll go make one now. I prefer to go by weight because volume depends on the grind.

germantown rob · 03-16-2009, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by SeanGAR

I use 55g/L and press within 20-30 seconds. In fact, I think I'll go make one now. I prefer to go by weight because volume depends on the grind.

20-30 sec...3-5min...it's all good

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Scales come in handy for roasting as well

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03-15-2009, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by dillio

Why don't you invite a BOTL over dor a taste test?

Because "a BOTL" don't answer his phone.....

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Originally Posted by King James

why is your coffee smiling at me?

I think it likes you

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Originally Posted by germantown rob

Your happy cup of coffee has motivated me to make a cup.

You the man! I love your coffee.

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Originally Posted by Volt

Practice makes perfect

So are you trying to say I'm using the correct portions or maybe something is different?

03-15-2009, 09:48 AM	#1
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03-15-2009, 10:09 AM	#2
drob Superbowl XLIV Champs! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Here Posts: 245 Trading: (8)	Re: fresh everything french press....hmmmm? I have a 4 cup Bodum that holds 32 ozs. I grind 3 heaping tablespoons of beans (works out to 4 tbs of grounds) on coarse. Works for me.

03-15-2009, 10:26 AM	#4
kayaker Guest Posts: n/a	Re: fresh everything french press....hmmmm? I use ~1/3 of a cup of beans in my 4cup bodum (almost exactly what my whirly can hold). Works perfect. At home I have a larger whirly. I put ~7 heaping teaspoons of ground coffee in my 4 cup. My guess is you may need different amount of coffee for different beans.

03-15-2009, 02:05 PM	#5
Mister Moo I barely grok the obvious Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Lizard Lick, NC Posts: 1,417 Trading: (3)	Re: fresh everything french press....hmmmm? While 1T ground coffee per 4-oz. water is a good starting point, a smiling cup of coffee would trump all suggested measurements, IMO. Wow. Just wow. I've been making the stuff for years and never had one smile back at me. __________________ "I hope you had the time of your life."

03-16-2009, 05:53 AM	#8
germantown rob Still not Adjusted Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Rob Location: Philadelphia Posts: 330 Trading: (1)	Re: fresh everything french press....hmmmm? Variations of bean amount and steep time are things you can easily change to alter your cup experience. I don't alter much anymore but there was a learning curve that went on for a while where I dialed in what I like. take a look at this press pot brewing

03-16-2009, 06:29 AM	#9
SeanGAR Crotchety Geezer Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Radford VA Posts: 911 Trading: (3)	Re: fresh everything french press....hmmmm? I use 55g/L and press within 20-30 seconds. In fact, I think I'll go make one now. I prefer to go by weight because volume depends on the grind. __________________ How can you have any pudding if you don't eat your meat?