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Old 10-05-2008, 06:10 PM
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Originally Posted by RPMcMurphy View Post
i broke down and bought a bodum french press. 32oz.

still messing with it trying to get it to taste how i like it...doesn't seem strong enough for me. I'm probably just used to burnt bitter Dunkin Donuts or Starbucks coffee...
Use a very dark roast, or a mix with at least half very dark -- French, Viennese, etc., and nothing less than a City roast. Grind coarse. Let the coffee steep for a minute or two before you press. 32 oz is a big pot -- make sure you have enough fines in there.

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