Bodum French press

[Connemara]

I'm starting to drink coffee regularly so it's time to get some sort of coffee maker. I like the looks of the Bodum 3-cup French press. It is cheap and has great reviews. If anyone has better alternatives that are priced similarly, let me know. http://www.amazon.com/Bodum-Chambord...8142140&sr=8-1

 

[bluser]

That's should be pretty decent... I wouldn't recommend their travel press though because the plunger isnt sealed properly which allows coffee grinds to get into your coffee. Check out the Aerobie Aeropress as well... it makes a superb americano without the need to shell out a lot of money for an espresso machine

http://www.aerobie.com/Products/aeropress_story.htm

 

[pscolari]

Can't go wrong with a bodum...except for that travel french press they offer.

Here's a good set of directions on how to use them from Stumptown's website.

http://www.stumptowncoffee.com/guides/1#

 

[Working Stiff]

I prefer my moka pot. Similar price range, though it will produce a smaller amount of stronger coffee. French press coffee can be gritty.

http://www.bialettishop.com/MokaExpressMain.htm

 

[Coal_Mining_Polak]

I have it, it works great and I've had absolutely no problems. Just make sure you use a coarse grind or you will get grounds in your cup.

 

[Hazad]

I've been eying a french press (and grinder) as well, and I have the same french press in my amazon wishlist. You're probably going to need a grinder as well and I have this one in my wish list to go with the press: http://www.amazon.com/Bodum-Antigua-...d=72CMBDFRKJZF Edit: nm I have the 8cup french press by Bodum in my cart seen here http://www.amazon.com/Bodum-Chambord...d=72CMBDFRKJZF

 

[Thomas]

I have one for my office, and the coffee has to be coarse-ground or you'll be drinking sandy-coffee, although you can filter it out (which kind of defeats the purpose).

 

[shoreman1782]

I use a moka pot and a simple filter dripper at home with pretty good results. The moka is kind of a pain to clean.

Also been considering the clever coffee dripper (or a similar method). Seems like the best of both worlds, although some don't like plastic coffeemakers or paper filters.

 

[robin]

Ikea sells quite possibly the best french press for about $10 or so.

 

[Connemara]

Damn, burr grinders are pricey. Is it easy to purchase pre-coarse ground coffee?

I really don't know **** about coffee.

 

[dfagdfsh]

well you better buy the most pretentious waspy accessories possible

 

[Thomas]

Originally Posted by Connemara

Damn, burr grinders are pricey. Is it easy to purchase pre-coarse ground coffee?

I really don't know **** about coffee.

If you're talking a supermarket, sure - if they have their own grinder. You'd buy the beans whole and then grind away.

If you're talking a coffee-shop, they'll probably do it for you.

T

 

[Connemara]

Originally Posted by Teger

well you better buy the most pretentious waspy accessories possible
Duh.

 

[Huntsman]

I have that press to make coffee at work, Conne. The coffee's great, but I sadly can't get hot enough water from the dispensers to make it a quick and easy affair -- I have to microwave preheat.

~ H

 

[DNW]

Originally Posted by Connemara

Damn, burr grinders are pricey. Is it easy to purchase pre-coarse ground coffee? I really don't know **** about coffee.
Why do you need that fancy smancy grinder? This does the same thing, at 1/5 the cost. http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg.../-/B00004SPEU/ And yes, definitely get a french press. The natural coffee oil gives your cup of joe an added dimension that you can't get from an electronic coffee maker, and you can control the temperature more precisely. This Bodum 12oz press is only $19: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg.../-/B000YYQCOU/ I use this Aroma electric kettle to boil water. It can bring to a boil 750mL of water in just a few short minutes. http://www.amazon.com/Aroma-AWK-115S...dp/B000KDVTJI/ (p.s. I have a Starbucks-branded French press that I bought some years ago; it's perfectly adequate for the job

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