Coffee Newbie

[cpk]

Now I am interested. Could you please tell me which brand of French Press you recommend?


Thanks
Joe

[bogner]

I'd recommend a Bodum, I'm sure they're available i the US? (I'm from Denmark myself ..)

[NapCat]

Bodum French Presses are pretty much the standard and be purchased in a variety of sizes and materials either on-line or in any major chain stores (Cost Plus World Market, Bed & Bath, etc)

Good Luck

www.bodumusa.com - the Bodum online shop

[holmes711]

I would also recommend the Bodum coffee press. I bought mine at Starbucks, really inexpensive. I would also recommend half and half instead of creamer, it won't mask the flavor of the coffee like some creamers do. Just experiment, thats part of the enjoyment!

[Doogie]

some site links to good beans

Coffee - Gourmet Whole Beans - Coffee to Die For
Simply the best
Wood-Fire Roasted:
love the cowboy roast
Flavored gourmet coffee roasted fresh daily
good for flavoured coffee

[RonJ51]

I can not think of any thing finer than a fine cup of coffee and a great cigar. If you are looking for a great supplier of coffee for not a lot of money look at the Green Mountain coffee roaster's web site. They have great selection of some of the world finest coffee. I have belonged to there coffee club for years and I have no complaints.
Also check out Black Dog Coffee on the web.

[Mister Moo]

Originally Posted by cpk

Now I am interested. Could you please tell me which brand of French Press you recommend?


Thanks
Joe

Hard to beat "Bodum" brand. Avoid "Bonjour." See more:

French Press

[cpk]

Thanks Mr Moo that is a great website.


Joe

[s.tyler]

also check out coffeegeek.com, lots of reviews of beans and machines.

[cpk]

Geat info! Now what is the best way to heat your water and know the correct temp? Are there any pots or kettle's you can recommend that make this task easy?

Thanks
Joe

[Mister Moo]

Originally Posted by cpk

Geat info! Now what is the best way to heat your water and know the correct temp?

20-seconds off the boil - pour, stir, pour to top; wait four minutes. Press. Pour. Suck it down.

[cpk]

Now that was easy. I am going to purchase a Bodum. Now any recommendations for some pre ground beans that you could recommend? I would like a sampler pak. I like a bold coffee and my wife is quite fond of Starbucks Christmas Blend. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated. I am looking to getting a burr grinder later on. Too many tobacco purchases going on right now. I saw this burr grinder recommended over the Cusinart at coffeegeek. What are your thoughts and recommendation on this also.

http://www.baratza.com/refurb.php

Thanks again
Joe

[s.tyler]

Originally Posted by cpk

Now that was easy. I am going to purchase a Bodum. Now any recommendations for some pre ground beans that you could recommend? I would like a sampler pak. I like a bold coffee and my wife is quite fond of Starbucks Christmas Blend. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated. I am looking to getting a burr grinder later on. Too many tobacco purchases going on right now. I saw this burr grinder recommended over the Cusinart at coffeegeek. What are your thoughts and recommendation on this also.

Thanks again
Joe

i cant imagine making french press with pre-ground beans. i implore you to get a grinder and do it up right. imo, fresh ground is essential for french press - fresh oils and flavors. burr grinders are really expensive, get a cheapo grinder for making french press. you'll find yourself experimenting with different levels of grind to find one that suits you. i like my french press grinds a little coarser than what i'd get over pre-ground...

[golfermd]

I, too, grind my own to my desired coarseness. I also roast my own bean so I know exactly what flavor profile I can expect. I know you have mentioned in the past that you weren't interested in home roasting. I do ask that you don't discount the idea out of hand. Once you learn how to roast you will never look back (or forward to big Green either). I know exactly the age of my beans and grind. Just something to keep in mind, my first roaster was an air pop popcorn popper...