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 maryanne3087
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 Coffee for french press. 
#438693 - 06/27/10 11:08 PM (14 years, 4 months ago) |
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So I use a french press as of late for making my coffee, I used to use a coffee maker but my partner took it when we went our separate ways. I use cheap folger's coffee at home that comes in the big 2.2kilo container preground for use in coffee makers. I've been using this stuff and getting a film in the bottom of my coffee mug because it's too finely ground. I want to go to either Starbucks or Second Cup (unless someone can recommend some other place) and buy some good beans and have it ground properly.
What's everyones favorites? I like Dark roasts from Second Cup and Medium roasts from Starbucks. My favorite from Starbucks is the Pike's Place or Estima. For Second Cup I like the Sumatra which is from Asia. Does anyone know any non second cup or starbucks locations that sell Sumatra at a good price?
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 81renaissance
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Re: Coffee for french press. [Re: maryanne3087]
#438748 - 06/28/10 12:40 AM (14 years, 4 months ago) |
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Italian Roast is my favorite Starbucks coffee...I think it kicks the Pike's Place ass.
Almost all coffee roasters have a Sumatran coffee because it is one of the pacific region coffees that is easily accessible for a large market.
I highly recommend googling a local coffee roaster and asking them...many will even do a custom roast for you based on your tastes!
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Re: Coffee for french press. [Re: maryanne3087]
#438995 - 06/28/10 06:18 PM (14 years, 4 months ago) |
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maryanne3087 said:
So I use a french press as of late for making my coffee......I've been using this stuff and getting a film in the bottom of my coffee mug because it's too finely ground.
You will always have a fine residue using a french press.
That is one of the reasons, it makes a better cuppa
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I want to go to either Starbucks or Second Cup (unless someone can recommend some other place) and buy some good beans and have it ground properly.
A decent grinder is only $15-35
If your a coffee lover, do yourself a favor and buy one 
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What's everyones favorites?
I buy Starbucks Espresso or French Roast beans and grind them up fine.
I don't have a french press (yet) but I do improvise.
I haven't used a drip coffee maker in a long time
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Re: Coffee for french press. [Re: niteowl]
#439200 - 06/29/10 10:00 AM (14 years, 4 months ago) |
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There's far less black residue when you get your grinds coarser which is the idea for French Pressing.
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Re: Coffee for french press. [Re: maryanne3087]
#439207 - 06/29/10 10:13 AM (14 years, 4 months ago) |
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I love the black residue at the bottom of the press. So good. And fuck Starbucks coffee that shit is overly priced and a joke.
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maryanne3087
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Re: Coffee for french press. [Re: Tangerines]
#439216 - 06/29/10 10:28 AM (14 years, 4 months ago) |
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To be honest, I haven't really tried the black residue but it seemed unappealing to me. Reminds me of sand or something.
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Re: Coffee for french press. [Re: maryanne3087]
#439333 - 06/29/10 03:21 PM (14 years, 4 months ago) |
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You really shouldn't be drinking coffee from a french press
if you're afraid of a lil residue in the bottom of your cup man.
That residue just lets you know that your getting all the flavor from the bean.
And IMO a finer grind gives a better flavor.
Let the coffee sit longer after brewing so the residue ends up in the pot and not your cup
Or go back to a drip maker 
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Re: Coffee for french press. [Re: niteowl]
#439795 - 06/30/10 05:41 AM (14 years, 4 months ago) |
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Have you seen the difference in residue from both a fine grind and a french press grind? Using folger's coffee (which is the fine grind) I can basically scoop it out with a spoon, at a coffeeshop it's no where close to as much residue.
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Re: Coffee for french press. [Re: maryanne3087]
#439806 - 06/30/10 06:52 AM (14 years, 4 months ago) |
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 at Folgers being a fine grind
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Re: Coffee for french press. [Re: 81renaissance]
#439834 - 06/30/10 08:51 AM (14 years, 4 months ago) |
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81renaissance said:
Italian Roast is my favorite Starbucks coffee...I think it kicks the Pike's Place ass.
Almost all coffee roasters have a Sumatran coffee because it is one of the pacific region coffees that is easily accessible for a large market.
I highly recommend googling a local coffee roaster and asking them...many will even do a custom roast for you based on your tastes!
Man, you are one smart dude. Props to you for always having something awesome to say.
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Re: Coffee for french press. [Re: Lucid]
#439838 - 06/30/10 09:09 AM (14 years, 4 months ago) |
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Down with Kona blends 
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maryanne3087
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Re: Coffee for french press. [Re: niteowl]
#439878 - 06/30/10 11:07 AM (14 years, 4 months ago) |
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niteowl said:
at Folgers being a fine grind
Have you seen the consistency of the grind they use for French Presses in a coffee shop?
It's definitely very coarse compared to coffee intended for a drip coffee maker.
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Re: Coffee for french press. [Re: maryanne3087]
#439884 - 06/30/10 11:27 AM (14 years, 4 months ago) |
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maryanne3087 said:
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niteowl said:
at Folgers being a fine grind
Have you seen the consistency of the grind they use for French Presses in a coffee shop?
It's definitely very coarse compared to coffee intended for a drip coffee maker.
That was a riveting story, ol' chap, but I believe he was inferring a rather humorous remark. Cheerio!
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