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French Press Coffee

okaywitheasypay — Mon, 30 Apr 2018 23:54:49 GMT

I am looking into buying a french press coffee maker for mornings when I have time to savor my coffee. I use a single serve coffee maker generally and like the simplicity.

I have ordered a Dash (HSN) brand electric kettle that was on sale to heat water speedily and safely. But know that I will need a stainless steel press as I would break a glass one. Wolfgang had one over the weekend but it sold out ,but I have seen many other places.

My question to users or those with experience using one is--do you end up with a lot of grounds in the final coffee? Very many would be a turn off for me. I do like strong coffee but not grounds in it.

Re: French Press Coffee

SurferWife — Tue, 01 May 2018 00:02:13 GMT

@okaywitheasypay...my husband & I only drink French Press coffee and love it. I recommend the Bodum brand, and no we don't end up with grounds in our coffee. They stay at the bottom of the french press and don't pour into your cup.

Re: French Press Coffee

Bridgegal — Tue, 01 May 2018 00:05:13 GMT

We love French press coffee too and don't get grounds in the bottom. The trick is to have the right grind of coffee for a FP and use care pouring. We don't use ours much anymore because the coffee wouldn't be hot enough when we got to the second cup. So forget about the third cup.

Re: French Press Coffee

SurferWife — Tue, 01 May 2018 00:12:25 GMT

@okaywitheasypay...Bridgegal is right...you should use the right grind of coffee. We use espresso ground (Goya is our preference), so it's real fine. The Bodum filter doesn't let any grinds escape. Yes, the coffee does get cold if you have a big press. We use the 8 cup, but I pour mine into my Zojirushi 16oz Stainless Steel Vacuum Insulated Mug and it stays hot until the end of my work day.

Re: French Press Coffee

Tigriss — Tue, 01 May 2018 00:19:19 GMT

I use mine for some loose tea as well as my coffee when I have time to sit and make it. It does make great coffee. I love, love, love my electric kettle. I use it to make sweet tea. I boil a kettle full of water, put my tea bags in my gallon pitcher, pour in the water and clamp the lid on. I wait 7 or so minutes for it to steep. Then remove the bags and add 3/4c or so of sugar & water. I'm done. I don't boil it on the stove or repeated nuking in the microwave or in a dedicated coffee maker.

Re: French Press Coffee

Yahooey — Tue, 01 May 2018 00:30:38 GMT

@okaywitheasypay

Espro (double filter), Bodem and Freeiling all have double wall french press.

I don't have a french press but I've been watching seattle coffee gear on youtube

I was researching cold brew and the videos were so interesting (with Gail) that I learned all about espress machines, french press and grinders.

French press requires drip to coarse grounds and Espro is the only french press that has a double filter and you get a much cleaner (no silt) cup of coffee.

here is their comparison of Espro vs Frieling - hth

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NpuNu6T42Ts

Re: French Press Coffee

mothasistah — Tue, 01 May 2018 00:33:49 GMT

My neighbor gave me four packs of Columbian coffee that they bought while on vacation. I tried it first in my ppersonal kcup, but the grounds were too fine. I have a Le Creuset FP. I pour hot water first and let it sit until the FP is hot. Keeps the coffee hot for quite a while.

Re: French Press Coffee

indiepup — Tue, 01 May 2018 00:38:07 GMT

yes i enjoy french press coffee on days when I have time. it does take a few minutes. I don't have a kettle but heat my water in a pan with a pour spout on the side so it's easy. You do have to drink this coffee rather quickly if you like it hot (or like another poster mentioned, put it in a thermal type cup/container). I have a Le Crueset press (the larger size) and I love it but I want the smaller size cause I'm the only one who drinks it and it would take less water to heat it up. You do have to get the grind just right (not too course or the coffee is too weak, not too fine or they filter through into the coffee) , somewhat like panko breadcrumbs is about right. I enjoy the ritual and I really enjoy the coffee (but not when I'm in a hurry).

Re: French Press Coffee

annespan — Tue, 01 May 2018 00:53:31 GMT

We have tried a number of FP coffeemakers over the years and the one I recommend most enthusiastically is the Nissan Stainless Steel model, also sold under "Thermos" name. It holds a quart of coffee and keeps it good and hot for about 3 hours. After 3 hours, the coffee will cool down a bit but it's rare for coffee to go ungulped that long around here haha. It is super easy to clean as well, It costs about half the price of espro which I received as a gift and found to be way overhyped.

Re: French Press Coffee

Tigriss — Tue, 01 May 2018 00:54:09 GMT

I do believe it is a medium grind they recommend for a french press so there is a lot of surface area for the coffee to be exposed to the hot water.

Re: French Press Coffee

LilLadyNJ — Tue, 01 May 2018 01:52:54 GMT

I make coffee in my french press on weekends when I have time to sip and savor over breakfast. I grind my own from whole beans (course grind) and I use a stainless steel double wall french press that I found on Amazon. The french press has a double sieve at the bottom that blocks any grounds from getting into my cup.

Re: French Press Coffee

StephfromIdaho — Tue, 01 May 2018 13:24:20 GMT

I’m sitting here drinking coffee from the Le Ceuset French press. Delihful.

Re: French Press Coffee

okaywitheasypay — Tue, 01 May 2018 17:52:16 GMT

Thank you so much for the responses. These forums are the best !

I am going to shop and appreciate the tips. Like I said I have and electric kettle on the way. I think it will be a boon even if I wasn't going to FP , as I tend to walk away and forget water boiling (especially in a.m. before coffee).

TY for suggessting You Tube . Lot of help there. Of course after watching now I think I should look for a hand grinder for beans to make the full 'savoring your coffee experience' .

There are a lot of joys in life , but for me and you I feel a good cup of coffee is in the top 10 .

Re: French Press Coffee

Yahooey — Tue, 01 May 2018 18:06:21 GMT

@okaywitheasypay

LOL - I know how you feel. I don't own a grinder but used freshly ground coffee from the shops (not preground from supermarkets) in a solofil for the Keurig.

I love cold brew and since summer was coming, I was looking to see which is best. OXO seems to win hands down. Then I'm reading that freshly ground beans lose its taste after a day. WHAT? I may have that package of coffee for a month. Then I started researching grinders. It never ends. I might just have to grow my beans, roast, and grind. lol

So now I'm considering the Baratza Encore grinder instead of buying whole beans and grinding them in the store. sigh

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hxh-g0lgYRw&t=222s

you might enjoy this video of Gail comparing grinders

Re: French Press Coffee

okaywitheasypay — Wed, 02 May 2018 14:15:31 GMT

@Yahooey, I feel your pain sister at getting obsessed via the internet (I will not get into my Pinterest account and the unfulfilled plans I have after vowing --I can make that )

After skimming through your YouTube link I will probably forgo a hand grinder as I am afraid my wrists may pay for it! Of course she ground it fine for espresso . If I use whole beans I will probably just buy them where I can grind at the store then store in a L&L. We go through coffee pretty fast.

TY for link.

Re: French Press Coffee

Regal Bee — Thu, 03 May 2018 19:52:18 GMT

I use my French Press when entertaining overnight guests. Just so special.

Re: French Press Coffee

nrm — Sat, 05 May 2018 05:53:37 GMT

My son gave me a Bodum from Starbucks a few years ago and it really makes wonderful coffee. I’ll use it when I’m not in a hurry. I returned the favor when my son moved into his first apartment in college,but I made the mistake of buying him a stainless one. When you push the plunger it burns your fingers. Lesson learned.