I want some good press coffee!

[MadpiperJimbo]

Im going to be getting a Bodum french press, and a Bodum Anitqua grinder(I hear its best to have a good grinder for a press). Im totally new to this, so can anyone on here give me some ideas on how to make my coffee as good as possible, like what kind of water, how long to brew it, etc. Thanks

Jim

 

[lse]

pressed coffee

ck. out SweetMaria.com.....she has great instructions

 

[amCoffeepmTea]

Hey Jim,
By now you've probably got the french press all figured out, but just in case, this might be helpful. I found it on the bread/coffee/chocolate/yoga blog, in the archives:

life with the cafetiére (proper name for the french press)
http://bccy.blogspot.com/2003/11/life-with-cafetire.html

Now that I know how to use one, I want one!

 

[NordstromCoffee]

It is very important to have a good grinder. I get burr grinders from European Gift and Housewares. I let it brew for four minutes before I press. The setting depends mostly on how you like your coffee so you may need to try a few different settings to get it the way you like it.