[SuperCooper]

I'm new here. I recently sold my coffee machine. My wife doesn't drink coffee, and it seemed pointless to use counter space on something I seldom use. I drink a lot of coffee...I have gotten to where I use instant coffee though. I spent a couple of weeks in the UK, and instant coffee was everywhere over there. It grew on me, and I came back to the states and started using the stuff like crazy. It sounds wretched, but it's not too bad...plus it's a fast way to make a cup of coffee. However, I have started missing "real" coffee. I considered the pod coffee makers, but people I know haven't had very good things to say about them. I did some hunting and ran across the Aerobie AeroPress. I thought I could use it and add water to make an Americano.

Then I began to wonder about a French Press. Can someone tell me a little bit about them? Do they make good coffee? How hard are they to clean? Is there a certain French Press that is better than others?

[Austin]

Welcome we're glad to have you!

Look around a little, I'm sure you'll find the info you're looking for.

[havasu]

Welcome SuperCooper!

[Last Knight]

I love my French Press. It's not at all difficult to clean if you have access to a garbage disposal, only slightly.moreso if you don't.

[bigmike787]

You can compost the grounds, if you need them for such a thing. French press is probably my favorite method of making coffee. You ground, drop it in the press, add water and wait 4 minutes. You then plunge and bam, you are done. French press is also much more forgiving than espresso. It also makes a great cup of coffee, as long as your coffee is freshly roasted. I usually was my press by hand, but will run it through the dishwasher if I dont have time to hand wash it. I would personally recommend a plastic framed press, because you can fill it with water and microwave the whole thing to get your water hot. I have a plastic one at work for that exact reason. Good luck!

[RNDDUDE]

French Press rocks!

[gourmetcoffee]

I really like my French Press. I get a little more mileage out of the grinds when I put them in the French press vs. espresso machine. I would recommend that after you wait 4-5 minutes use a spoon and carefully remove the top frothy part (wont be more than a spoonful) this will let your french press lever go down easier.

[bigmike787]

gourmet, I had advocated this method in another thread, but nobody liked my idea. I find this method produces a clearner cup too.

[Austin]

Originally Posted by bigmike787

gourmet, I had advocated this method in another thread, but nobody liked my idea. I find this method produces a clearner cup too.

I'l be trying it this weekend.

I'm looking for something to cut back on the oil left at the top and I'm thinking this is it.

[jesseeckel]

They make wonderful coffee! The Aero Press is another one to look at is well thats supposed to be better.