Bought my first french press.

[UtahRootBeer]

Wow, just wow. I know know how you guys can talk about the flavors you get, I have never enjoyed a cup of coffee at home like this.
next point I would like a 8 ounce press, should I get a aeropress or just a smaller french press?

 

[YodisMatt]

Glad you see the light of a good cup! I enjoy the french press on the weekends. I have been interested in an aeropress as well, but think I want to skip that and go to a syphon!

 

[dscl]

Aeropress makes a great cup of coffee, my on only negative is that it doesn't make enough LOL I pack mine with me and a small hand grinder now when I travel.

 

[smokinghole]

I use an aeropress on most mornings when I just want one to go mug. I use three scoops of coffee using the supplied scoop from the kit. Then I just press through the same grounds 2.5-3 times. It doesn't get bitter and I throughly enjoy the coffee. I also use water just a little off the boil instead of 180f like they recommend. I bought the stainless filter with mine too. I love the ease of cleaning.

On the weekends I will use my big 12 cup French press and have three mugs of coffee before doing much.

 

[rdomfoto]

+1 on the Aeropress for one cup

But congrats on getting the press. Oh, and in another couple of months, you'll start feeling an inner rage boil up whenever anyone mentions "instant" - don't suppress it. Go ahead and bitch-slap them.

 

[Reino]

Congrats! I bought my first press 2 weeks ago as I was tired of not so good Keurig but I am the only that drinks coffee in my house. Glad I switched. Should of done that years ago.
This past weekend I went to Target and got an Air Crazy for $10 and some green beans from Whole Foods. Did a few free mods to it and now roasting my own coffee.
Oh boy fresh roasted beans and a French Press.......Heaven!

 

[rdomfoto]

Congrats! I bought my first press 2 weeks ago as I was tired of not so good Keurig but I am the only that drinks coffee in my house. Glad I switched. Should of done that years ago.
This past weekend I went to Target and got an Air Crazy for $10 and some green beans from Whole Foods. Did a few free mods to it and now roasting my own coffee.
Oh boy fresh roasted beans and a French Press.......Heaven!

I have no affiliation with the site other than being a satisfied customer, but I get my green coffee beans from u-roast-em. Great selection and I've never had a problem with quality.

 

[ENV]

Just started French pressing last month. I love it! Now I gotta buy a grinder

 

[UtahRootBeer]

My only worry about the aeropress was buying those filters, I want to make coffee at work but I dont have time for my bigger press. I guess I will order one tomorrow then.

 

[smokinghole]

Buy the stainless steel filter replacement, I got all my stuff with the aeropress at sweet marias.

 

[Reino]

Congrats! I bought my first press 2 weeks ago as I was tired of not so good Keurig but I am the only that drinks coffee in my house. Glad I switched. Should of done that years ago.
This past weekend I went to Target and got an Air Crazy for $10 and some green beans from Whole Foods. Did a few free mods to it and now roasting my own coffee.
Oh boy fresh roasted beans and a French Press.......Heaven!

I have no affiliation with the site other than being a satisfied customer, but I get my green coffee beans from u-roast-em. Great selection and I've never had a problem with quality.

I will check them out. Thanks for sharing.

 

[UtahRootBeer]

I dont plan on going as far as roasting my own. I do plan however to get beans from the brothers here so I can help support their habits and mine.

 

[ENV]

I was just going to make one of these threads. I found a Bodum French press in my parents house which they NEVER use. It makes outstanding coffee! I followed some instructions from a few baristas I know. I love it. I got some fresh beans and ground them at the local Stew Leonards. I need to buy a damn grinder for my home though.

Nothing like a cup of delicious french press.