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On Sat, 13 Jun 2009 02:29:08 +0000 (UTC),
(Steve Pope) wrote:

>>Andy wrote:
>
>>> James Silverton said...
>
>>> A bud got donated a brand new French Press and after a few failed attempts
>>> figured it out. Time was the secret he claimed.
>>>
>>> He made his best cup of coffee in it, Called me up to proclaim success.
>>>
>>> I've read about them but don't have one nor ever tried a cup out of one.
>
>>Yes, and what is the ideal timing?
>
>If I'm forced to use a French press, I let the coffee steep
>for four minutes, using water that is maybe 190 degrees F.
>
>However filter coffee gives better results.
>
>Steve

A French Press is cheap to buy and makes the most out of its coffee,
imho.

aloha from a Kona Coffee Farmer
Cea