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Jean B.[_1_]

pure kona wrote:
> On Sat, 13 Jun 2009 02:29:08 +0000 (UTC),
> (Steve Pope) wrote:
>
>>> Andy wrote:
>>>> James Silverton said...
>>>> A bud got donated a brand new French Press and after a few failed attempts
>>>> figured it out. Time was the secret he claimed.
>>>>
>>>> He made his best cup of coffee in it, Called me up to proclaim success.
>>>>
>>>> I've read about them but don't have one nor ever tried a cup out of one.
>>> Yes, and what is the ideal timing?
>> If I'm forced to use a French press, I let the coffee steep
>> for four minutes, using water that is maybe 190 degrees F.
>>
>> However filter coffee gives better results.
>>
>> Steve
>
>
> A French Press is cheap to buy and makes the most out of its coffee,
> imho.
>
> aloha from a Kona Coffee Farmer
> Cea

Please tell us about your ideal cup of coffee, made with French
Press. Your timing, coffee to water ratio, etc. (?)

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Jean B.