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pure kona > wrote in
on Jun Fri 2009 pm

> 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
>

heating the water to 202F would also make an improvment.

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