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Mister Moo · 10-19-2008, 06:06 PM

Bodum is the cat-daddy of presses; pay attention to buy a size that fits your needs.

You'll need something to boil water; a pot is fine but stovetop or electric kettle are nice. Add water to grounds, stirring, about 20-seconds after it has stopped boiling. Try 1T of coarse ground per 4oz of water to start. Steep four minutes before pressing.

Whirleyblade will work but also produces a lot of dust which translates into extra sludge in your cup. It isn't the worst thing in the world but, if you can make a move, a conical burr grinder is probably the way to go for any non-paper filtered brewer. My spin? Get the absolute best burr grinder you can afford. They are good for all kinds of coffee and, the better the grade you buy the better they perform and the longer they last.

10-19-2008, 06:06 PM	#2
Mister Moo I barely grok the obvious Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Lizard Lick, NC Posts: 1,417 Trading: (3)	Re: Got some beans from the Dominican. Now what? Bodum is the cat-daddy of presses; pay attention to buy a size that fits your needs. You'll need something to boil water; a pot is fine but stovetop or electric kettle are nice. Add water to grounds, stirring, about 20-seconds after it has stopped boiling. Try 1T of coarse ground per 4oz of water to start. Steep four minutes before pressing. Whirleyblade will work but also produces a lot of dust which translates into extra sludge in your cup. It isn't the worst thing in the world but, if you can make a move, a conical burr grinder is probably the way to go for any non-paper filtered brewer. My spin? Get the absolute best burr grinder you can afford. They are good for all kinds of coffee and, the better the grade you buy the better they perform and the longer they last. __________________ "I hope you had the time of your life."