Is there really a difference ? - Page 2

mosesbotbol · 03-21-2011, 11:27 AM

I like to pour a couple of ounces of water first, let the coffee "bloom" stir and pour the rest of the water.

Lumpold · 03-21-2011, 11:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mosesbotbol

I like to pour a couple of ounces of water first, let the coffee "bloom" stir and pour the rest of the water.

learning to use a french press is kinda like learning to drive... once you've learned the basics you're ready to go, and make the tweaks along the way!

Zeuceone · 03-21-2011, 11:28 AM

looks easy enough. i always thought it was some kind of machine. thanks for the info.

Volusianator · 03-21-2011, 12:23 PM

I made coffee this morning in the press, only difference is that I only made half a container. What I found is that you need to make a whole container to truly get the best coffee. What I mean is, by only using half the water and half the grounds, my press didn't really "press" the grounds enough to get all the oils and goodness out of the beans, lesson learned.

mosesbotbol · 03-22-2011, 05:14 AM

I eyeball how much coffee goes into the press. You can put a scratch onto the glass or carafe holder so no measuring is required. There's enough leeway where it does not have to be precise.

Mister Moo · 03-22-2011, 05:55 AM

Good starting point: use 1T coffee per 4oz water.

While I usually fill a press I never had a problem scaling down with larger ones. Not sure what that's all about...

03-22-2011, 08:01 PM

IMHO there is a huge difference.

shane

04-23-2011, 04:25 PM

I lean towards espresso-based drinks...but when I'm drinking something other than espresso, I'll take French press over drip any day.

BSB · 04-24-2011, 04:18 PM

My scoop = 2 tbsp.
Recently did a comparison of press and drip. I use a Capresso with a gold filter and the difference is negligible.

floydpink · 04-24-2011, 07:07 PM

I'd seriously buy an energy drink before a cup of drip coffee.

BSB · 04-26-2011, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by floydpink

I'd seriously buy an energy drink before a cup of drip coffee.

Why would you ever buy a cup of coffee?

MrJerry · 04-27-2011, 07:57 AM

Tip of the day: Never let your water come to a boil, 205˚ is more than hot enough...at 212˚ thee water will taste flat as you throw off oxygen.

03-21-2011, 11:27 AM	#1
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03-21-2011, 11:28 AM	#3
Zeuceone You're next Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: G Location: SoCal Posts: 1,737 Trading: (16)	Re: Is there really a difference ? looks easy enough. i always thought it was some kind of machine. thanks for the info.

03-21-2011, 12:23 PM	#4
Volusianator Bikes, Babes & Cigars! Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Wade Location: Green Bay, WI Posts: 1,438 Trading: (17)	Re: Is there really a difference ? I made coffee this morning in the press, only difference is that I only made half a container. What I found is that you need to make a whole container to truly get the best coffee. What I mean is, by only using half the water and half the grounds, my press didn't really "press" the grounds enough to get all the oils and goodness out of the beans, lesson learned. __________________ Overtime pays more because of what you're missing, money isn't everything.

03-22-2011, 05:14 AM	#5
mosesbotbol That's a Corgi Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Moses Location: Boston Posts: 6,171 Trading: (6)	Re: Is there really a difference ? I eyeball how much coffee goes into the press. You can put a scratch onto the glass or carafe holder so no measuring is required. There's enough leeway where it does not have to be precise. __________________ Port Wine & Claret \| British Cars \| Welsh Corgi's

03-22-2011, 05:55 AM	#6
Mister Moo I barely grok the obvious Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Lizard Lick, NC Posts: 1,417 Trading: (3)	Re: Is there really a difference ? Good starting point: use 1T coffee per 4oz water. While I usually fill a press I never had a problem scaling down with larger ones. Not sure what that's all about... __________________ "I hope you had the time of your life."

03-22-2011, 08:01 PM	#7
shane1 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Is there really a difference ? IMHO there is a huge difference. shane

04-23-2011, 04:25 PM	#8
w squared Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Is there really a difference ? I lean towards espresso-based drinks...but when I'm drinking something other than espresso, I'll take French press over drip any day.

04-24-2011, 04:18 PM	#9
BSB Feeling at Home Join Date: Jan 2011 First Name: Bob Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 897 Trading: (13)	Re: Is there really a difference ? My scoop = 2 tbsp. Recently did a comparison of press and drip. I use a Capresso with a gold filter and the difference is negligible. __________________ Ad majorem Dei gloriam!

04-24-2011, 07:07 PM	#10
floydpink crazy diamond Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: Orlando Posts: 1,955 Trading: (17)	Re: Is there really a difference ? I'd seriously buy an energy drink before a cup of drip coffee. __________________ "If we weren't all crazy we would go insane"

04-27-2011, 07:57 AM	#12
MrJerry Still Watching My Back Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jerry Location: State College, PA Posts: 86 Trading: (1)	Re: Is there really a difference ? Tip of the day: Never let your water come to a boil, 205˚ is more than hot enough...at 212˚ thee water will taste flat as you throw off oxygen.

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