Comments on: How to Make Coffee in a French Press http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/how-to-make-coffee-in-a-french-press.html Talk About Coffee is a must visit site for all coffee lovers :)) Sat, 11 Feb 2012 02:34:21 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Della http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/how-to-make-coffee-in-a-french-press.html/comment-page-1#comment-92272 Della Thu, 12 Jan 2012 15:35:57 +0000 http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/how-to-make-coffee-in-a-french-press.html#comment-92272 Thanks, fellow coffee drinkers for tips and pointers.I've drank press coffee before but have never made my own. Just used my table-top stainless steel French press for the first time. Pretty good tasting coffee. Used Kona coffee beans,wonderful, full-bodied taste. But next time will heat the water more. I like HOT coffee! Thanks, fellow coffee drinkers for tips and pointers.I’ve drank press coffee before but have never made my own. Just used my table-top stainless steel French press for the first time. Pretty good tasting coffee. Used Kona coffee beans,wonderful, full-bodied taste. But next time will heat the water more. I like HOT coffee!

]]> By: Austin Miller http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/how-to-make-coffee-in-a-french-press.html/comment-page-1#comment-48488 Austin Miller Sun, 20 Nov 2011 19:52:02 +0000 http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/how-to-make-coffee-in-a-french-press.html#comment-48488 Fanny, on first glance, it sounds like your grind may be too fine which precludes the liquid from passing easily through the grounds. If this doesn't work, perhaps your screen is plugged. The screen (and pot) should be completely cleaned each and every time to mitigate bitterness. Fanny, on first glance, it sounds like your grind may be too fine which precludes the liquid from passing easily through the grounds. If this doesn’t work, perhaps your screen is plugged. The screen (and pot) should be completely cleaned each and every time to mitigate bitterness.

]]> By: fanny http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/how-to-make-coffee-in-a-french-press.html/comment-page-1#comment-44829 fanny Wed, 16 Nov 2011 20:39:13 +0000 http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/how-to-make-coffee-in-a-french-press.html#comment-44829 fellow french press addict here and I need some assistance. occasionally my plunger will simply not want to move. can't seem to get to the common denominator. any help appreciated. thanks. fellow french press addict here and I need some assistance. occasionally my plunger will simply not want to move. can’t seem to get to the common denominator. any help appreciated. thanks.

]]> By: Cay Jazz http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/how-to-make-coffee-in-a-french-press.html/comment-page-1#comment-34331 Cay Jazz Tue, 27 Sep 2011 16:42:31 +0000 http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/how-to-make-coffee-in-a-french-press.html#comment-34331 A French press is a great way to make loose-leaf tea as well. Use the press instead of a teapot. Caution: best to use a separate press for tea as some flavored coffees can contaminate the plunger and your tea will wind up tasting like coffee. One thing that no one addresses is how much water the coffee grounds absorb. I haven't figured it out or measured but if you put in 16oz of water, you will not have 16oz of coffee. Also, instructions say that when making iced tea, make a strong cup of tea and pour over ice. Usually they suggest putting the amount of tea you'd use for 2 cups in one cup of water and pouring over ice. French press coffee is so robust, you can just make it the way you normally would and pour over ice and it tastes great! On occasion, I've been sweetening my coffee with maple sugar and it is yummy! Have you noticed that the Caffeine buzz is way extreme! Love it! I use a stainless steel press, I got sic of the glass ones breaking and clean-up is a snap. I have read not to wash the pot or plunger with soap and water, but just to rinse them with plain hot water. I did this and what an oily nasty mess! I find that washing the pot and plunger with soap and water and rinsing thoroughly is the way to go; there's no soapy taste. Good to be able to talk about coffee. A French press is a great way to make loose-leaf tea as well. Use the press instead of a teapot. Caution: best to use a separate press for tea as some flavored coffees can contaminate the plunger and your tea will wind up tasting like coffee. One thing that no one addresses is how much water the coffee grounds absorb. I haven’t figured it out or measured but if you put in 16oz of water, you will not have 16oz of coffee. Also, instructions say that when making iced tea, make a strong cup of tea and pour over ice. Usually they suggest putting the amount of tea you’d use for 2 cups in one cup of water and pouring over ice. French press coffee is so robust, you can just make it the way you normally would and pour over ice and it tastes great! On occasion, I’ve been sweetening my coffee with maple sugar and it is yummy! Have you noticed that the Caffeine buzz is way extreme! Love it!
I use a stainless steel press, I got sic of the glass ones breaking and clean-up is a snap. I have read not to wash the pot or plunger with soap and water, but just to rinse them with plain hot water. I did this and what an oily nasty mess! I find that washing the pot and plunger with soap and water and rinsing thoroughly is the way to go; there’s no soapy taste. Good to be able to talk about coffee.

]]> By: Debi http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/how-to-make-coffee-in-a-french-press.html/comment-page-1#comment-21370 Debi Wed, 24 Aug 2011 12:26:48 +0000 http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/how-to-make-coffee-in-a-french-press.html#comment-21370 Greetings, coffee lovers! Thanks for the instructions. I had to look it up for a review since I have been doing the brew thing for years now for convenience and time limits. This is the best way to brew (French press) that is. Oh, Jason I do enjoy talking about coffee also. I've tried several brands and blends, and I always come back to "COLUMBIAN". I get the beans and grind fresh. I have found that Eight O'Clock gas the absolute best flavor and aroma. A little sugar or stevia and half and half and mua! "Se Magnifique!" Greetings, coffee lovers! Thanks for the instructions. I had to look it up for a review since I have been doing the brew thing for years now for convenience and time limits. This is the best way to brew (French press) that is. Oh, Jason I do enjoy talking about coffee also. I’ve tried several brands and blends, and I always come back to “COLUMBIAN”. I get the beans and grind fresh. I have found that Eight O’Clock gas the absolute best flavor and aroma. A little sugar or stevia and half and half and mua! “Se Magnifique!”

]]> By: Jason http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/how-to-make-coffee-in-a-french-press.html/comment-page-1#comment-18345 Jason Fri, 19 Aug 2011 21:52:43 +0000 http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/how-to-make-coffee-in-a-french-press.html#comment-18345 Hi all. It's nice to find a place to talk about coffee. When I talk about it in my circles they give me a funny look. I get the old coffee is coffee. That's what I deal with. Any way I am a Starbucks guy, but I'm looking for others for my press can you recommend your favorite brand. Hi all. It’s nice to find a place to talk about coffee. When I talk about it in my circles they give me a funny look. I get the old coffee is coffee. That’s what I deal with. Any way I am a Starbucks guy, but I’m looking for others for my press can you recommend your favorite brand.

]]> By: Michael http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/how-to-make-coffee-in-a-french-press.html/comment-page-1#comment-12571 Michael Fri, 05 Aug 2011 00:23:36 +0000 http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/how-to-make-coffee-in-a-french-press.html#comment-12571 Hey Brenda, the water/bean ratio for a press isn't the same as for a perc. For a press: 1 rounded tablespoon per 4oz. Electric Perc: 1 tbsp per 8oz. You can adjust more or less for taste. I personally don't round the scoops, I level them because I enjoy slightly weaker coffee. I just drink for the taste. Hey Brenda, the water/bean ratio for a press isn’t the same as for a perc.
For a press: 1 rounded tablespoon per 4oz.
Electric Perc: 1 tbsp per 8oz.

You can adjust more or less for taste. I personally don’t round the scoops, I level them because I enjoy slightly weaker coffee. I just drink for the taste.

]]> By: Brenda http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/how-to-make-coffee-in-a-french-press.html/comment-page-1#comment-12403 Brenda Wed, 03 Aug 2011 19:30:42 +0000 http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/how-to-make-coffee-in-a-french-press.html#comment-12403 I am confused too. I do not want to sound like an idiot so... The general rule is one tablespoon for 4 ounces of water but I measured and I would have to put like 6 tablespoons for the equivalent of 4 cups (in a regular coffee maker) and when I make coffee in a coffee maker for myself I use just one tablespoon for 4 cups of water... If I follow the correct instructions in my french press I would have to use a lot of coffee and my question is: would that taste right? Will it be too strong? I do not know anymore... that's why I stopped using my press cause I just couldn't figure the coffee water ratio. Okay, this morning I prepared my coffee in the press and used what I normally use for my coffee maker and the coffee was weak hahahaha. So I guess the process is not the same that is why you have to use that much coffee... I am confused too. I do not want to sound like an idiot so…

The general rule is one tablespoon for 4 ounces of water but I measured and I would have to put like 6 tablespoons for the equivalent of 4 cups (in a regular coffee maker) and when I make coffee in a coffee maker for myself I use just one tablespoon for 4 cups of water… If I follow the correct instructions in my french press I would have to use a lot of coffee and my question is: would that taste right? Will it be too strong?

I do not know anymore… that’s why I stopped using my press cause I just couldn’t figure the coffee water ratio.

Okay, this morning I prepared my coffee in the press and used what I normally use for my coffee maker and the coffee was weak hahahaha. So I guess the process is not the same that is why you have to use that much coffee…

]]> By: Mallee http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/how-to-make-coffee-in-a-french-press.html/comment-page-1#comment-12138 Mallee Tue, 26 Jul 2011 15:10:04 +0000 http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/how-to-make-coffee-in-a-french-press.html#comment-12138 I've never really been a huge fan of coffee if it wasn't from Starbucks or a coffee shop. After using a French Press, I'll never go back to anything different! It's so smooth and mmm, amazing! I’ve never really been a huge fan of coffee if it wasn’t from Starbucks or a coffee shop. After using a French Press, I’ll never go back to anything different! It’s so smooth and mmm, amazing!

]]> By: Liam http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/how-to-make-coffee-in-a-french-press.html/comment-page-1#comment-12018 Liam Sun, 10 Jul 2011 12:23:21 +0000 http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/how-to-make-coffee-in-a-french-press.html#comment-12018 mm good coffee... if its too fine, nothing wrong with a little bean in your brew either, drink more, its good. mm good coffee… if its too fine, nothing wrong with a little bean in your brew either, drink more, its good.

]]> By: Rick http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/how-to-make-coffee-in-a-french-press.html/comment-page-1#comment-11729 Rick Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:24:57 +0000 http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/how-to-make-coffee-in-a-french-press.html#comment-11729 Yes, but what is the ratio of coffee to water? How much coffee for 6 oz of water? Yes, but what is the ratio of coffee to water? How much coffee for 6 oz of water?

]]> By: Liam http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/how-to-make-coffee-in-a-french-press.html/comment-page-1#comment-11512 Liam Tue, 26 Apr 2011 22:08:39 +0000 http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/how-to-make-coffee-in-a-french-press.html#comment-11512 Susan, I've also taken a liking to Kicking Horse Coffee. I'm on my third can of the 'Three Sisters' blend, thinking about branching out to another blend. Which one(s) would you recommend? Susan, I’ve also taken a liking to Kicking Horse Coffee. I’m on my third can of the ‘Three Sisters’ blend, thinking about branching out to another blend. Which one(s) would you recommend?

]]> By: Susan http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/how-to-make-coffee-in-a-french-press.html/comment-page-1#comment-11166 Susan Thu, 24 Feb 2011 23:02:35 +0000 http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/how-to-make-coffee-in-a-french-press.html#comment-11166 MMMMMmmmm French press coffee really is lovely. I recommend you try (if you want some really nice roasts) Kicking Horse Coffee (roasted in Golden BC) - and OsoNegro (Black Bear) (roasted in Nelson BC) . . . I was in Nelson visiting my son a week ago and you could not find a bad cup of coffee anywhere! I'm sure you can find either on-line and I have seen Kicking Horse Coffee in Health Food Stores and some supermarkets. It's pricey - but YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR. If you try it - let me know how you like it. MMMMMmmmm French press coffee really is lovely. I recommend you try (if you want some really nice roasts) Kicking Horse Coffee (roasted in Golden BC) – and OsoNegro (Black Bear) (roasted in Nelson BC) . . . I was in Nelson visiting my son a week ago and you could not find a bad cup of coffee anywhere! I’m sure you can find either on-line and I have seen Kicking Horse Coffee in Health Food Stores and some supermarkets. It’s pricey – but YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR. If you try it – let me know how you like it.

]]> By: Carolyn http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/how-to-make-coffee-in-a-french-press.html/comment-page-1#comment-11161 Carolyn Sun, 20 Feb 2011 02:08:33 +0000 http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/how-to-make-coffee-in-a-french-press.html#comment-11161 From what I've read on several sites, you don't have a need to "press" down on the coffee grounds once they are in the bottom - you're not trying to squish anything out of the. The press simply filters the grounds out of the coffee by "pressing" them to the bottom. From what I’ve read on several sites, you don’t have a need to “press” down on the coffee grounds once they are in the bottom – you’re not trying to squish anything out of the. The press simply filters the grounds out of the coffee by “pressing” them to the bottom.

]]> By: James http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/how-to-make-coffee-in-a-french-press.html/comment-page-1#comment-11108 James Sun, 26 Dec 2010 19:44:07 +0000 http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/how-to-make-coffee-in-a-french-press.html#comment-11108 Today is the first time that I have used a French Press and I am a little confused. I made a pot with approx 20 oz of water, however the plunger does not completely reach the bottom of my pot to put any pressure on the grinds-- which is the whole idea behind a French Press. Can someone please tell me where I'm going wrong? If the plunger can't reach the bottom, what is the point? I'd rather use a percolator. Am I missing something? If anyone has some advice please let me know. Today is the first time that I have used a French Press and I am a little confused. I made a pot with approx 20 oz of water, however the plunger does not completely reach the bottom of my pot to put any pressure on the grinds– which is the whole idea behind a French Press. Can someone please tell me where I’m going wrong? If the plunger can’t reach the bottom, what is the point? I’d rather use a percolator. Am I missing something? If anyone has some advice please let me know.

]]> By: Elizabeth http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/how-to-make-coffee-in-a-french-press.html/comment-page-1#comment-5444 Elizabeth Wed, 27 Oct 2010 16:04:16 +0000 http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/how-to-make-coffee-in-a-french-press.html#comment-5444 Kevin, you're probably just using too fine a ground. Fine grounds will just push their way through the metal mesh of the filter when you plunge it down. Also happens if you plunge too quickly. Kevin, you’re probably just using too fine a ground. Fine grounds will just push their way through the metal mesh of the filter when you plunge it down. Also happens if you plunge too quickly.

]]> By: Kevin http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/how-to-make-coffee-in-a-french-press.html/comment-page-1#comment-5388 Kevin Tue, 19 Oct 2010 13:22:09 +0000 http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/how-to-make-coffee-in-a-french-press.html#comment-5388 I am definately a coffee geek. It's been said that a press will produce the best tasting cup possible. So I bought one. Before using it I read the 'How tos' on a couple of different sights,and followed each step precisely. The final product tastes very good, but it has a foggy look to it, not clear which is what I identify with a good brew. Is that foggy look normal, or am i doing something wrong? I am definately a coffee geek. It’s been said that a press will produce the best tasting cup possible. So I bought one. Before using it I read the ‘How tos’ on a couple of different sights,and followed each step precisely. The final product tastes very good, but it has a foggy look to it, not clear which is what I identify with a good brew. Is that foggy look normal, or am i doing something wrong?

]]> By: mother of 7 http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/how-to-make-coffee-in-a-french-press.html/comment-page-1#comment-4856 mother of 7 Tue, 29 Jun 2010 13:29:18 +0000 http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/how-to-make-coffee-in-a-french-press.html#comment-4856 I told my grown children that extensive traveling would provide beneficial mental stimulus to my 62-year-old brain, and it has. This morning was my first encounter with a coffeemaker the likes of which I have never seen. After examining it, I decided to google "how to make coffee in..." and came across the words "French press". AHA, my old brain thought. That must be it! So then I found "How to make Wonderful Coffee in a French Press". WOW! I have to get one of these when we return home...it is the smoothest, most delicious coffee I have EVER had...in 40 years of coffee drinking. Thank You!! I told my grown children that extensive traveling would provide beneficial mental stimulus to my 62-year-old brain, and it has. This morning was my first encounter with a coffeemaker the likes of which I have never seen. After examining it, I decided to google “how to make coffee in…” and came across the words “French press”. AHA, my old brain thought. That must be it! So then I found “How to make Wonderful Coffee in a French Press”. WOW! I have to get one of these when we return home…it is the smoothest, most delicious coffee I have EVER had…in 40 years of coffee drinking. Thank You!!

]]> By: roger trazoc http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/how-to-make-coffee-in-a-french-press.html/comment-page-1#comment-4685 roger trazoc Wed, 26 May 2010 01:04:03 +0000 http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/how-to-make-coffee-in-a-french-press.html#comment-4685 I have tried to like coffee for years but could not. I bought a bodum French Press last week and I cant believe how wonderful the coffee is. I use Eight o Clock decaff and it tastes like coffee smells and very very smooth. No one who has tried it knew it was decaf. I have tried to like coffee for years but could not. I bought a bodum French Press last week and I cant believe how wonderful the coffee is. I use Eight o Clock decaff and it tastes like coffee smells and very very smooth. No one who has tried it knew it was decaf.

]]> By: Abel http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/how-to-make-coffee-in-a-french-press.html/comment-page-1#comment-4102 Abel Tue, 23 Feb 2010 22:08:41 +0000 http://www.talkaboutcoffee.com/how-to-make-coffee-in-a-french-press.html#comment-4102 I wish I had been drinking press coffee earlier. This is far smoother than drip coffee. My wife got me a small bodum for the office, now I want a large one for home! I wish I had been drinking press coffee earlier. This is far smoother than drip coffee. My wife got me a small bodum for the office, now I want a large one for home!

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