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French press coffee maker

bilder

bilder

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Thinking of picking up a french press coffee maker. Not sure exactly what I should be looking for in a good one.

Any of you coffee hounds use one? What makes a good press?

Thanks for the tips.
 
They seem pretty simple, can't imagine one is much different from another. Why bother anyway? A coffee maker is alot easier.
 
Burnt Tongue said:
They seem pretty simple, can't imagine one is much different from another. Why bother anyway? A coffee maker is alot easier.
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I do not know from experience but I have been told (and saw on Modern Marvels - Coffee) that the French Press style makes a much richer and more flavorful cup of coffee. Something about not losing all the oils and stuff.

I too would love to hear from a Coffee Guru on this subject.
 
I use a Bodum. I think Bodum is the most popular press pot out there and they are quite inexpensive! Ever since I bought a press pot I haven't used my drip pot once! You don't loose all the oils and the "sludge" in the last sip is definitely a bonus. :thumbs:



Nick
 
I here that they make a tasty cup of coffee but that they are a bitch to clean afterwards. I still plan to get one though.
 
I also have a Bodum... The Columbia model LINKY. It is stainless so you don't have to worry about breaking the glass. It also keeps the coffee hot for longer.

French presses are no trouble at all...
The coffee is incredibly flavorful consistently. With drip coffee makers I have good coffee only once in a while.
Try the french press and you might be sold for life!

A burr grinder is recommended to grind whole beans but I use a cheap blade with no ill effect (I think).


Make sure you let your water come down from a boil before you pour it into the press.

It is almost an idiot proof process...
And the only down side is a little grit in the bottom of your last cup of joe. Grit doesn't bother me at all!

Enjoy!

-Rob
 
I have used one for years now. Its a Bodum, and I generally always use it, over a drip maker. Unless I have in laws coming, then I use the drip maker for them! :laugh:

It does make a richer, IMHO, cup of coffee then a drip, as it does seem to keep allot of the oils that get lost during drip brewing.

Bill
 
I have an old Silex (before Proctor) coffee pot that works on a similar principal. While I prefer to use my Capresso Team maker, the old Silex does make a very fine pot of coffee.

You put the grounds in the upper bowl, along with a funky glass filter. The upper bowl has a tube that reaches to the bottom of the lower bowl. When the heat is put to it, the water is forced up through the tube into the grounds, when all of the water is in the top you remove the heat (mine is not automatic), and the water is then sucked forcefully back into the lower bowl, the funky glass filter keeps (most) of the grounds in the top.

I usually only bring it out for "show" on special occasions. Older people recognize it, people my age (41) usually have never encountered a coffee maker like it and are fascinated.

It is a pain to keep clean though, hence the preference for the modern maker, that and the automatic timer! Nothing like fresh ground fresh made coffee waiting when you wake up :)

This isn't mine (I stole the image from eBay), but is very similar.

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gandolf565 said:
I have an old Silex (before Proctor) coffee pot that works on a similar principal. While I prefer to use my Capresso Team maker, the old Silex does make a very fine pot of coffee.

You put the grounds in the upper bowl, along with a funky glass filter. The upper bowl has a tube that reaches to the bottom of the lower bowl. When the heat is put to it, the water is forced up through the tube into the grounds, when all of the water is in the top you remove the heat (mine is not automatic), and the water is then sucked forcefully back into the lower bowl, the funky glass filter keeps (most) of the grounds in the top.

I usually only bring it out for "show" on special occasions. Older people recognize it, people my age (41) usually have never encountered a coffee maker like it and are fascinated.

It is a pain to keep clean though, hence the preference for the modern maker, that and the automatic timer! Nothing like fresh ground fresh made coffee waiting when you wake up :)

This isn't mine (I stole the image from eBay), but is very similar.

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Now that is pretty cool. I want one! :thumbs:
 
Try one out and see what a difference it will make. You'll never want to have drip coffee again. Just don't use nasty Folgers or Millstone in it!
 
I too use a little 2 cup bodum. They are really no hastle. And as already said "idiot proof" .

It makes those Killer Beans deadly fo sho'

Serious, you get more from your beans with a press. But no need to throw away your drip machines. They serve their purpose as well.
 
Every morning I use the bodum stainless press. I had the glass and then rob300c showed me the stainless at a herf and I was hooked. Can't break it when I'm too drunk or early in the AM when I'm hung over.

Seriously, it's the BEST way to make coffee.
 
Just sat down with a cup from my Bodum and saw this thread. Nothing to em, and they make fantastic coffee. Can't wait to get the roaster in so I can have fresh roasted french press. Go for it bilder.
 
Simple to use, richer flavor obtained than with drip coffemeaker. Just no timer to set so that it can be ready before you are out of bed.
 
x2 on the Bodum! Quick (4 minutes) and makes a damn strong cup of joe... just how I like it. Speaking of which *slurp*


-Vinny
 
I use a Bodum Chambord. The important thing to remember when using a press pot is to get an even grind (by using a quality burr grinder), introduce the water into the chamber between 195-205 degrees farenheit and to immediately pour out the brewed coffee into your mug and/or thermos afterwards.

Coffeegeeks is an excellent forum of coffee enthusiasts. The information there ranges from the "idiots guide to coffee" right up to the downright scientific breakdown of coffee analyzing. SweetMarias also has a very informative "how to" page on press pots.
 
I own several Bodum's and I think they work great. A burr grinnder would be the way to go, but I've found that a blade grinder will also do the job. You do need to shake it like your making an martini for 8-10 seconds while grinding...this will innsure that you've got an even grind.

NEVER boil the water, remove your water just before the boil. Just like badhangover posted, introduce the water into the chamber between 195-205 degrees farenheit.
 
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