In article >,
blake murphy > wrote:

> On Thu, 14 May 2009 17:03:53 -0700, sf wrote:
>
> > On Wed, 13 May 2009 19:46:43 -0700, Terry Pulliam Burd
> > > wrote:
> >
> >>We bought a Keurig a few months ago. Makes one brewed cup at a time.
> >>The K-cups are pricey, so we mostly use the reusable, fillable cup
> >>that comes with it. I cannot abide coffee that's been sitting on a
> >>warmer for any length of time. I bought one for the office, too, as we
> >>don't have running water in the suite, although we do have big jugs of
> >>bottled water. Hauling a coffee pot (and periodically its basket) down
> >>to the rest room just grosses me out, so it's a good choice for the
> >>office.
> >
> > My workplace has decent coffee. You see the beans in a dispenser at
> > the top of the unit and every cup is made with freshly ground beans.
> > It's a poor man's coffee bar because you can get lattes, espressos,
> > cappuccinos and various coffee drinks like mochaccino for only $2 a
> > (smallish) cup. I have a big mug that not only fits well in the
> > dispensing compartment, it hold two full shots of coffee nicely. My
> > favorite mixture is one each of mochaccino and latte.
>
> so, how many people here use a french press? am i correct in thinking
> there are no paper filters involved? are they difficult to keep clean?
>
> your pal,
> blake

I have one and used to use it a LOT before I gave up coffee.

There are no filters involved and it's VERY easy to clean.
I really do like it.

I now occasionally use it for making fresh brewed iced tea. <g>
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