Comments on: French Press Buyers Guide

By: Mike

Mike — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 18:28:07 +0000

They do require more coarse coffee grounds, but I’m actually in the same boat. I just got my French Press today and I have about two pounds of ground coffee, that I have to go through. While the results would be better with coffee this more coarse, I think the overall results are still better than with a drip coffee maker.

By: Builder

Builder — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 07:21:40 +0000

I’m thinking of getting my dad a french press, but am afraid he’ll have to get all new coffee grounds since I read they require coarser grinds. Is that true? He has so many other coffee already ground up for his drip coffee maker. Thanks.

By: Mike

Mike — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 02:10:10 +0000

Thanks for the input. I’m still undecided, but the information definitely helps and makes my decision easier.

By: Keurig

Keurig — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 01:44:53 +0000

I’ll second Christian on that suggestion. I drink French Press every day and it’s by far my favorite way to brew coffee. Mine is just a cheap french press, but I know that with a normal sized press I go through the coffee well before it gets cold. The glass holds the heat surprisingly well. Besides, French Press coffee is as much an experience as it is a delight, the thermos takes all the fun out of it!

Of the three, I like the Bonjour French Press.

By: Christian

Christian — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 21:12:23 +0000

Definitely go with glass. Hot plastic can’t be good and neither it nor stainless steel ever really get clean. Plus, and this is mostly second hand, bodum builds better quality screens and filters – that work better and also fit the carafe better. There are some other bodums, as well, that are a bit more attractive and/or less prone to breakage. I think Mark Prince also recently commented on the impressive nature of the Hario double walled pot – not sure how easy it is to get. And there is the Freiling pot. Also stainless steel – a minus – but attractive and well insulated (although also expensive).