On Sat, 26 Jun 2004 08:17:45 -0700, Anonymous > wrote:
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> The swill at work has a woody "tree bark" and "dirt" taste to it that really
> turned me off coffee. I have been drinking tea for a couple years now but,
> have begun thinking about trying out some the of the premium coffee beans.
> At home I have found tea to be much easier to make for a single person
> serving so, coffee at home hasn't worked out either. The French press seems
> to offer the convenience I have found with loose leaf brewed tea.
>
> I have not found anywhere in my town to purchase these locally so, I am web
> bound and looking at these two:
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> http://www.bodumusa.com/shop/line.as...AV7KL1G0GH76A4
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> http://www.bodumusa.com/shop/line.as...AV7KL1G0GH76A4
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> What I am looking for is something that offers about 3 "American" cups ;-)
> that is relative easy to use and maintain at home and at work in an office
> with a limited kitchen (basic sink, fridge, counter, and ice and water
> machine). I plan on using an electric kettle to heat the water and want to
> add a French press to my Bodum tea press.
>
> I would appreciate any words of advice or links to a good place to shop that
> offer a good price and excellant service on French Coffee presses. Also,
> any tips for a new hot water kettle for work would be appreciated.

Forget about a french press. If you like tea, the coffee this produces will
not be to your liking. Get a pourover filter instead. Melitta and Chemex are
two popular brands.