Hi David:

I had a similar problem, I more or less fixed it by raising the temp
of the water from 180 to 200 degrees. And using a little more time
for steeping 7 minutes in stead of 5. Don't let the water boil that
will start releasing the acid in the beans.

Hope this helps.
Kenn :-}

David > wrote in message >. ..
> Ok, I am experimenting with good coffee beans and I am attempting
> to make flavorful coffee in a French Press. I use 2 tablespoons of
> beans, ground for the press, for each 6 oz. and let it brew for
> about 6-8 min. However, the coffee tastes more like coffee flavored
> water than coffee! I tried more coffee, time, etc. but no luck.
>
> What I don't understand is that Star$$$ uses a large drip unit for
> their coffee and it tastes much better!
>
> Thanks