06-09-2003 23:29									#1
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Okay, for those who have them...how do you use them? I've been re-evaluting my technique, as it isn't producing the a really satisfying cup of coffee. I generally use a heaping teaspoon per cup of water. I add the boiling water to the grounds, then let it sit for about 3 minutes. Then I use the press, and pour right away. Is this the best method? I've seen some say that one should press right away and then let it sit...doesn't seem to make much sense that way, though...

And yes, get all the predictable French jokes/bashing out of the way...

	07-09-2003 00:37									#2
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Bump

Come on, I know not every Poly member is an unsophisticated pig. LTEC!, where are you?

	07-09-2003 00:41									#3
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I'm going to see Don Pasquale this evening. I speak french and am of french ancestry.
I may not be able to answer your question but hey, at least i "touch" two subjects that are of interest to you...

	07-09-2003 00:44									#4
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Ha, I'm going to be IN Don Pasquale this spring!

	07-09-2003 00:58									#5
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quote: Originally posted by Boris Godunov Ha, I'm going to be IN Don Pasquale this spring!

Does he know about this?

	07-09-2003 01:01									#6
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If he dosen't, I'm sure will be made aware...shortly.

	07-09-2003 01:02									#7
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I use 4 minutes. Let it steep. Get good coffee. (fresh roasted).

Melitta filter works good too. (as well as French rpess). Key is to use hot water. Percolaters and auto drip and such have insuffiently hot water.

	07-09-2003 01:04									#8
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quote: Originally posted by TCO I use 4 minutes. Let it steep. Get good coffee. (fresh roasted). Melitta filter works good too. (as well as French rpess). Key is to use hot water. Percolaters and auto drip and such have insuffiently hot water.

4 minutes which way? Do you wait and then press, or press right away and then wait? That's the question!

Unfortunately, I'm using the coffee my roommate bought, which is pre-ground Starbucks shite. Eeeeeeeeyuuuh. I frickin' have an electric coffee grinder, so it's not like we needed it pre-ground.

Yeah, they say temp should be 190-200 degrees F. A percolator won't get close to that.

	07-09-2003 01:07									#9
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You're in New York, so you should be able to get to an A&P.

Try the Eight O'Clock 100% Columbian whole bean, it's excellent.

	07-09-2003 01:12									#10
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Eight O'Clock...gee, how...common.

	07-09-2003 01:14									#11
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Use boiling water from a kettle. It will be 212 or so. Melitta filter (just a filter on top of coffeepot) works well also. French press is probably best. stay away from machines.

And sits BEFORE pressing down.

	07-09-2003 01:16									#12
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Grind it yourself. And try to get roasted within a few days. Find a roastery.

	07-09-2003 01:19									#13
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quote: Originally posted by TCO Use boiling water from a kettle. It will be 212 or so. Melitta filter (just a filter on top of coffeepot) works well also. French press is probably best. stay away from machines.

Since the thread is specifically about using a French press, this entire paragraph would be a big "duh."

quote: And sits BEFORE pressing down.

Ah, now this is what I was wondering. I did this, but (perhaps because of the quality of the press), I seemed to get an inordinate amount of grounds in the coffee. I've seen other sources say to press right away--but I can't fathom why. Seems to defeat the brewing process!

I usually keep both pre-ground and whole beans on hand. The pre-ground is for weekdays when time is limited, the whole for weekends. It's pretty easy getting fresh-roasted around here--virtually every grocery store has it.

	07-09-2003 01:25									#14
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quote: Originally posted by Boris Godunov Eight O'Clock...gee, how...common.

Hey, if you want to pay and extra four dollars a pound for the same quality, that's your lookout. I've had Starbucks, I'll buy Eight O'Clock.

	07-09-2003 01:28									#15
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Why the hell would you ever settle for pre-ground? Is one minute really too long too wait?

	07-09-2003 01:29									#16
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I just pissed all over Starbucks above, so that's a non-issue. Starbucks is perhaps the most overrated crap out there.

I can get fresh-roasted gourmet coffee at pretty reasonable prices here. Generally, small producers will satisfy better.

	07-09-2003 01:30									#17
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quote: Originally posted by The Mad Monk Why the hell would you ever settle for pre-ground? Is one minute really too long too wait?

Try running a coffee grinder at 7 AM when your roommate sleeps until 10-11.

Besides, it's not just the minute of grinding...you've got the clean-up time. Grinders can be messy.

	07-09-2003 01:31									#18
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If you're getting too many grounds, don't grind it so fine. If you're using one of those chopper-type griners, spend the extra money and get a proper mill.

	07-09-2003 01:47									#19
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Let it sit. A little bit of grounds in the coffee is no biggie. Don't be a sensative American. Have a multi-cub press. The bottom cup will have some grounds, but the others should be relatively ok. Just don't drink the very last bit of the last cup.

If you push it down fast, that is no big deal. Most of the brew happens in first few seconds. But it will be a bit better with more contact time. It's very similar to a gravity Melitta filter.

	07-09-2003 03:06									#20
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When I was in college, the university cafeteria was selling "Cloud Nine" Chocolate bars, one of which was "Espresso Bean Crunch".

That's right. A chocolate bar that used whole espresso beans the way Nestles Crunch uses crisped rice. I was in love.

Sometimes I'll just grab a few whole beans and munch them. Mmmmm, memories.

	07-09-2003 03:08									#21
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Push the bar over your chest like you were going to do a bench press

Lower the bar

As it's coming down towards your chest, bend your elbows in like you were going to do a skullcrusher and let the bar hit you in the head

Push the bar back up to starting position

This will really work the triceps.

	07-09-2003 03:34									#22
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quote: As it's coming down towards your chest, bend your elbows in like you were going to do a skullcrusher and let the bar hit you in the head

This explains so much.

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yo momma

	07-09-2003 03:36									#24
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We surrender!

	07-09-2003 03:52									#25
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Just get some good latino coffee..its cheap.

	07-09-2003 04:24									#26
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Freedom Press

	07-09-2003 04:26									#27
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quote: Originally posted by Boris Godunov Ha, I'm going to be IN Don Pasquale this spring!

Sooooo gay....

	07-09-2003 04:43									#28
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I use Melitta filters with a "cafetière" (I guess that would translate as "coffee machine" or something). That's the device where you pour water (any temperature) into a small barrel, put a Melitta filter in another and put the coffee on the filter. The water will become warmer and will automatically pour in the coffee-ridden filter, making a good coffee in the end.

I use a soupspoon of coffee per mug.

Coffee that dissolves directly into hot water is evil.

Avoid to have your water boil at all costs

	07-09-2003 04:46									#29
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I use a one cup filter.

I used to have a posh Italian espresso machine, but I gave it away when I moved to Canada. Still the best though.

	07-09-2003 08:14									#30
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quote: Originally posted by Spiffor Coffee that dissolves directly into hot water is evil.

Instant Coffee?!?!?!

*PTOOIE*