Curly Sue wrote:
> On Sat, 28 Apr 2007 13:13:38 -0500, zxcvbob >
> wrote:
>
>> I bought a bag of "German Roast Coffee" (whatever that is) at Aldi's.
>> It looks like normal medium-roasted coffee, but it's ground fine almost
>> like powder.
>>
>> Last weekend I boiled it briefly in a saucepan and then filtered it with
>> a French Press. That didn't work very well.
>>
>> Today I tried using it in an Espresso maker. That seems to be better.
>>
>> What do you recommend? Thanks,
>>
>> Bob
>
> My first thought was "centrifuge." Second thought (more practical for
> the home), filter paper.
>
> Wouldn't a paper coffee filter work? The French press has larger
> mesh. Maybe cut a disk of filter the size of the press plunger.
>
> Or you could let the grounds settle, decant the liquid using a
> stirring rod, then reheat.
>
> Sue(tm)
> Lead me not into temptation... I can find it myself!



I don't have any paper filters. I'll bring a couple home from work and
try it next week.

Bob