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lhanddds · 3 January 2013, 09:52 AM

After our trip to Europe in April, I've been craving a decent cup of coffee since I returned home. My wife put this in my stocking and I've been thoroughly enjoying it. If you have some interesting tips let me know. I have been using illy coffee (coarse ground) and it's wonderful.

roadie1 · 3 January 2013, 09:58 AM

I too love a French press. Last year we remodeled our kitchen. I was going to purchase a fancy coffee maker with all the bells and whistles like a mini Starbucks thing. But...instead, I installed an instant hot water system that spits out water at 210*. So every morning I enjoy a pot of French press!

lhanddds · 3 January 2013, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by roadie1

I too love a French press. Last year we remodeled our kitchen. I was going to purchase a fancy coffee maker with all the bells and whistles like a mini Starbucks thing. But...instead, I installed an instant hot water system that spits out water at 210*. So every morning I enjoy a pot of French press!

I have just had my 3rd hot water dispenser go out on me. It's the Kitchen-Aid all SS model. I'd like to know if there's a better one. I'm getting frustrated.

conrail · 3 January 2013, 10:20 AM

Best way to make coffee at home IMO.

Here's a few tips I've picked up along the way:
1) Don't pour boiling water in; either take off the kettle before it boils or let it sit a few minutes after it does.

2) Pour just enough water to let the grounds soak first, then fill the carafe.

3) After stirring, but before pressing, try skimming any particles near the surface of your mixture. Will make for a really smooth cup of coffee

rodrob59 · 3 January 2013, 12:56 PM

This is my favorite method to brew coffee, but honestly if it weren't for drip makers with automatic timers I couldn't function in the morning.

SUBversive · 3 January 2013, 01:05 PM

Anyone try pour over coffee?

77T · 3 January 2013, 01:05 PM

I'd like the flavor but can't manage the clean-up...our Capresso grinds it, brews it easypeasy

Lgear080 · 3 January 2013, 01:21 PM

i moved on from a french press to a nespresso, but go back every so often.

stir twice, once upon pour, then again five minutes later pre-press.

bellvederecar · 3 January 2013, 01:28 PM

Franke insta hot systems

bellvederecar · 3 January 2013, 01:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lhanddds

I have just had my 3rd hot water dispenser go out on me. It's the Kitchen-Aid all SS model. I'd like to know if there's a better one. I'm getting frustrated.

Franke insta-hot

Boopie · 3 January 2013, 02:08 PM

When our coffee grinder/maker died over a weekend my husband ran out and got a French Press and a manual coffee grinder. We also have instant hot water, so he uses the French Press to make coffee on the weekends, when time is not of the essence. During the week we use our new automatic grinder/maker on a timer (plus it makes more coffee).

We are not fans of super-strong coffee so we exclusively use Kona whole beans..they are so smooth and wonderful.

expensivetaste · 3 January 2013, 06:23 PM

Try to keep your water temp around 195 and youll be surprised ay the subtle difference in flavor

SUBversive · 3 January 2013, 10:44 PM

I love the French press but need my fix in the morning. Found the Technivorm that seems to be the only drip machine that brews at 203f

rolio · 4 January 2013, 01:04 AM

Love the French press. Coffee is smooth and earthy, and sometimes, a few grounds let me know it's been done this way for a long time.

lhanddds · 4 January 2013, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by bellvederecar

Franke insta hot systems

This holds up well?

lhanddds · 4 January 2013, 01:24 AM

Thanks for the great tips everyone.

Beek · 4 January 2013, 01:26 AM

Wonderful way to make coffee!

conrail · 4 January 2013, 02:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SUBversive

Anyone try pour over coffee?

I have but don't notice much difference. It is seemingly just an upside down French press with slightly more water control?

KKB · 4 January 2013, 03:39 AM

Just don't press down too hard when "filtering" the coffee. I pressed down with a decent amount of force once when the filter wasn't moving down and a big chunk of the side of the glass container near the bottom popped out and the water/coffee came flooding out. Luckily it was on the side facing away from me. After that I'm VERY careful not to press too hard.

A.Sharp · 4 January 2013, 10:37 AM

Love me a french press, just started using it actually a few months ago. Haven't gone back since.

bellvederecar · 4 January 2013, 10:43 AM

Yes the franke insta hot systems do hold up well. I have installed over 100 and have not had any problems. They use a replaceable filter and that's about it.

Demosthene · 4 January 2013, 12:02 PM

Aeropress for me.

3 January 2013, 09:52 AM	#1
lhanddds Banned Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: USA Watch: of course Posts: 8,429	French Press After our trip to Europe in April, I've been craving a decent cup of coffee since I returned home. My wife put this in my stocking and I've been thoroughly enjoying it. If you have some interesting tips let me know. I have been using illy coffee (coarse ground) and it's wonderful. Last edited by Tools; 4 January 2013 at 02:32 AM.. Reason: formatted for the forum

3 January 2013, 10:20 AM	#4
conrail "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Boston Posts: 3,177	Best way to make coffee at home IMO. Here's a few tips I've picked up along the way: 1) Don't pour boiling water in; either take off the kettle before it boils or let it sit a few minutes after it does. 2) Pour just enough water to let the grounds soak first, then fill the carafe. 3) After stirring, but before pressing, try skimming any particles near the surface of your mixture. Will make for a really smooth cup of coffee __________________ "Oh, you give a f****' aspirin a headache, pal!"

3 January 2013, 12:56 PM	#5
rodrob59 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Rod Location: Atlanta, GA Watch: YG DD 18238 Posts: 1,540	This is my favorite method to brew coffee, but honestly if it weren't for drip makers with automatic timers I couldn't function in the morning. __________________ I ask you to judge me by the enemies I have made. -Franklin D. Roosevelt

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77T 2024 ROLEX DATEJUST41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: PaulG Location: Georgia Posts: 40,927	I'd like the flavor but can't manage the clean-up...our Capresso grinds it, brews it easypeasy __________________ Does anyone really know what time it is?

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expensivetaste 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Real Name: Elijah Location: Midwest Watch: 124060 Posts: 216	Try to keep your water temp around 195 and youll be surprised ay the subtle difference in flavor __________________ Even a clock that does not work is right twice a day. Alice came to a fork in the road. "Which road do I take?" she asked. "Where do you want to go?" responded the Cheshire cat. "I don't know," Alice answered. "Then," said the cat, "it doesn't matter." ~Lewis Carroll, Alice in Wonderland

3 January 2013, 09:58 AM	#2
roadie1 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southeast Watch: Divers, GMT Posts: 2,146	I too love a French press. Last year we remodeled our kitchen. I was going to purchase a fancy coffee maker with all the bells and whistles like a mini Starbucks thing. But...instead, I installed an instant hot water system that spits out water at 210*. So every morning I enjoy a pot of French press!

3 January 2013, 01:05 PM	#6
SUBversive Banned Join Date: May 2011 Location: ri Watch: Sun Dial Posts: 14,346	Anyone try pour over coffee?

3 January 2013, 01:21 PM	#8
Lgear080 Banned Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NYC Posts: 3,506	i moved on from a french press to a nespresso, but go back every so often. stir twice, once upon pour, then again five minutes later pre-press.

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bellvederecar "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: d Location: boston Watch: all Posts: 324	Franke insta hot systems

3 January 2013, 02:08 PM	#11
Boopie "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Beverly Hills, CA Watch: Yachtmaster Posts: 3,780	When our coffee grinder/maker died over a weekend my husband ran out and got a French Press and a manual coffee grinder. We also have instant hot water, so he uses the French Press to make coffee on the weekends, when time is not of the essence. During the week we use our new automatic grinder/maker on a timer (plus it makes more coffee). We are not fans of super-strong coffee so we exclusively use Kona whole beans..they are so smooth and wonderful.

3 January 2013, 10:44 PM	#13
SUBversive Banned Join Date: May 2011 Location: ri Watch: Sun Dial Posts: 14,346	I love the French press but need my fix in the morning. Found the Technivorm that seems to be the only drip machine that brews at 203f

4 January 2013, 01:04 AM	#14
rolio "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: justRay Location: Back2California Watch: Birdies Posts: 1,921	Love the French press. Coffee is smooth and earthy, and sometimes, a few grounds let me know it's been done this way for a long time. __________________ JJ "Tranquil? Just wait till I get started!! LOL! LOL!" --JJ Rolex~By way of an extraordinary life, and all the simple pleasures it has to offer~

4 January 2013, 01:24 AM	#16
lhanddds Banned Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: USA Watch: of course Posts: 8,429	Thanks for the great tips everyone.

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Beek "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Freerk Location: the Netherlands Watch: 292 Posts: 2,995	Wonderful way to make coffee! __________________ Time, free yet priceless

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KKB "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Eric Location: San Diego, CA Watch: GMTIIC Posts: 605	Just don't press down too hard when "filtering" the coffee. I pressed down with a decent amount of force once when the filter wasn't moving down and a big chunk of the side of the glass container near the bottom popped out and the water/coffee came flooding out. Luckily it was on the side facing away from me. After that I'm VERY careful not to press too hard. __________________ 116234 \| 116710 \| OMEGA 2551.80 \| Reverso GMT

4 January 2013, 10:37 AM	#20
A.Sharp "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: New York City Posts: 2,062	Love me a french press, just started using it actually a few months ago. Haven't gone back since. __________________ A.Sharp "I can't listen to that much Wagner, ya know? I start to get the urge to conquer Poland."

4 January 2013, 10:43 AM	#21
bellvederecar "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Real Name: d Location: boston Watch: all Posts: 324	Yes the franke insta hot systems do hold up well. I have installed over 100 and have not had any problems. They use a replaceable filter and that's about it.

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Demosthene "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Perth Australia Posts: 1,326	Aeropress for me.

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