French Press Coffee
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French Press Coffee
Jennie bought me a french press for Christmas, and I've been dying to try it out, so I ventured out yesterday to pick up a burr grinder.
I quickly went home, unpacked the newly-acquired grinder, tossed in some Phoenix beans, boiled some water and brewed my first pot of french press coffee.
One word describes it: WOW! I've never tasted coffee so rich and flavorful. Regular drip coffee will never taste the same again.
There is definitely an artform to making french press coffee, and it does require a bit more work, but it is totally worth it, especially if you're a coffee lover, always searching for the 'perfect' cup of coffee.
My french press will definitely get plenty of use as I study for my Cisco certification exam!
I quickly went home, unpacked the newly-acquired grinder, tossed in some Phoenix beans, boiled some water and brewed my first pot of french press coffee.
One word describes it: WOW! I've never tasted coffee so rich and flavorful. Regular drip coffee will never taste the same again.
There is definitely an artform to making french press coffee, and it does require a bit more work, but it is totally worth it, especially if you're a coffee lover, always searching for the 'perfect' cup of coffee.
My french press will definitely get plenty of use as I study for my Cisco certification exam!
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Jim DeVito wrote:It also makes killer teas!!
Really? Do you just put in loose leaf tea?
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I found this one:
http://www.ehow.com/how_2152412_tea-french-press.html
How much tea would you use for an 8-cup press?
http://www.ehow.com/how_2152412_tea-french-press.html
How much tea would you use for an 8-cup press?
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I'll give that a shot once I get some condensed milk. Thanks for the suggestions, DL & Jim!
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I think it would require some really strong coffee, probably from a french press...they really extract the oils and flavor from the beans.
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Find the darkest, strongest French Roast beans you can. Grind them for the french press. Put enough coffee into the french press for at least a few cups of coffee. Pour in the water for one cup of coffee.
Cambodian or Vietnamese coffee is usually served in a glass cup. The cup with the layer of sweetened condensed milk is warmed by putting it on top of the french press as the coffee brews.
The service in the glass cup is to showcase the white and black layers of the coffee and condensed milk, although it's ok to just pour the coffee into the cup, usually you pour the hot coffee in slowly.
When you make it iced, it's always mixed when it's served.
Hot or cold, it's amazing and addictive.
Cambodian or Vietnamese coffee is usually served in a glass cup. The cup with the layer of sweetened condensed milk is warmed by putting it on top of the french press as the coffee brews.
The service in the glass cup is to showcase the white and black layers of the coffee and condensed milk, although it's ok to just pour the coffee into the cup, usually you pour the hot coffee in slowly.
When you make it iced, it's always mixed when it's served.
Hot or cold, it's amazing and addictive.
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I bought my french press here: http://www.bodumusa.com/shop/home.asp?CHK=1288
Is one of the best ways to make coffee for a bold taste.
Is one of the best ways to make coffee for a bold taste.
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There's also a nice french press in stainless, double walled, to give insulation.
http://www.kitchenkapers.com/nci-1000.html
I've used this for years camping. Works well, not as pretty as some, but have the insulation is a real plus.
To add to the discussion, it is best to grind your own beans. Grind should be coarse enough that the mesh screen catches most of the grounds when to push the plunger
Jeff
http://www.kitchenkapers.com/nci-1000.html
I've used this for years camping. Works well, not as pretty as some, but have the insulation is a real plus.
To add to the discussion, it is best to grind your own beans. Grind should be coarse enough that the mesh screen catches most of the grounds when to push the plunger
Jeff
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