French Press, Press Pot, Coffee Press, Coffee Plunger, Cafetière, Bodum
What is the best coffee makers for camping and backpacking? That depends. The following websites give some different answers to that question:
10 Top Backcountry Coffee Makers
Best Coffee Makers for Camping
Camping Coffee Maker: Get Your Buzz On!
If you’re going to hike or backpack, weight may be an issue. A plastic French press may be ideal in [...]
Posted on April 23rd, 2009 by Seth Daire
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With a French Press, there are a few things to keep in mind when you clean it. Rinsing it out will clear it of grounds, but will leave an oily buildup on the inside. Soap and hot water will take care of the oil, but you need to beware of any soap residue that remains. [...]
Posted on April 19th, 2009 by Seth Daire
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There are at least 3 different materials that a French press pot is made of: glass, steel, and plastic. How do they compare?
Glass is the most common, and what most French press connaisseurs use. There is a certain elegance to the look of glass. The Bodum Chambord is one of the most popular models, and quite [...]
Posted on April 4th, 2009 by Seth Daire
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Once your water is hot, and coffee grounds are in the press pot, slowly pour the hot water into the press over the coffee grounds. How high you fill it depends on how much coffee you want to make, and how strong you like your coffee. Most of the grounds will rise to the top, [...]
Posted on April 1st, 2009 by Seth Daire
Filed under: Brewing, Coffee, French Press, Water | 3 Comments »