French press - tutorial

This is a video response to a recent request to show how to actually use a French press. I don't know if I can adequately describe the difference between coffee from a French press and from a coffee maker; suffice to say French press coffee is *good*! Freedom! While I realize I may not have a pretty mug-- at least I have a pretty mug to make up for it.

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Howto & Style

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• tutorial
• coffee
• french
• press
• howto
• cooking
• kitchen
• freedom
• cynkh

[twochaudio]

,,,,,nice,,Can you tell me something I`m getting just the bottom notes or an earthy taste I`m not use to im use ing 2 coffees Columbian,,,Eathopian but all taste the same....please comment if you will ,,not on my spelling ,,,I got this coffee just roasted the press was first time used but  I made 10 cup,s all same taste....

[cynkh]

I agree with Rod- it sounds like your water or your grind (if not the actual coffee itself) might be to blame. I tend to use filtered water and a coarser grind of my favorite blends than I would use in a conventional coffee maker.

And definitely stir before pressing! That's the one thing I forgot in the video!

[cynkh]

micoolville: milli grazie per sue parole gentili! I worked at an Italian-American cafe for a few years and developed quite an affinity for their really good 'caffè'. e se trasmetto pace e serenità è perchè le caffè e mia jennimi!

[cynkh]

snapesiren: it is *so* good. I think we're on our 48,000th cup or something (kidding). I'd offer some but the aroma-over-IP protocol is still in its infancy!

[cynkh]

jennimi: thanks for having my back, as usual. this will make for a great treat and a good 'disaster recovery' coffee maker! :P

[FAYMprod]

So step zero is boil water? Thanks! I like your neck beard.

[ChooseCarefully]

Thanks so much. I was trying to decide if I want to buy one, and I think I will. Good job.

[jazzdmyj]

aww he is so adorable lol :)

[mikerossscuba]

Speak up!

[flexwheelR]

i dont understand...why do u need a coffee press...cant u do the same thing in a regular class container then just pouring it through a mesh filter?

[askdanna]

Thanks for sharing! I enjoyed your presentation as I am new to this type of coffee making!

[bobby122881]

thanks ese

[markpianoman]

Good video - thanks! The CoffeeGeek on here has a video in which he removes as much of the coffee grounds with cupping spoons before he plunges. I guess the idea behind that is it makes the plunging very very smooth and quick and keeps the coffee from continuing to steep in the grounds on the bottom. Perhaps removing the ground might ruin the crema...? I've never French pressed, but have the Bodum Columbia stainless steel one on order. Can't wait to try it.

[sodade21]

@ButtPoopWiggle indeed caffeine is a minor drug... legal though :p

[bwieee]

Thank you! Btw, you have beautiful eyes.