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rwhinton

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I still can remember the worst coffee I've ever drunk. It was my "hello, sunrise," cup from a pot that was brewed sometime during the eve watch when I was in the Navy years ago. After being heated for 10 or more hours in a huge stainless steel vat, the coffee was rough, to say the least. But we watch-standers weren't allowed to make a fresh pot until right before the day workers arrived. And their arrival marked the end of our watch.
Despite those awful, bitter cups, I managed to retain to my liking for coffee.
My wife recently bought me a French press, and I've retired the drip coffee maker and I am enjoying this new way to brew our morning coffee. I also am having fun tinkering with the routine involved in making that coffee. (Somehow, I have to get the dog outside and collect the newspaper in the driveway during the process.)
I buy beans semi-locally and online and grind them myself each morning.
The best part is that my tastiest cup of coffee is still to come.
Thanks for having me here.
 
Hello "rwhinton"

Welcome to the Coffee Forums!

It sounds like you're well on your way to creating the tastiest cup of coffee. It's something to look forward to.

Are you keeping notes on your tinkering with the French Press? Once you achieve that tasty cup, you'll want to repeat it again and again.

Rose
 
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Thanks, PinkRose.
I've been keeping notes on paper since I started.
Now I have added an app for my phone. I figure I am more likely to have my phone with me than a notebook when I come across a new place to buy coffee beans.
 
Wow, Serious coffee drinker you are... ;)
That is very good way to brew one heck of cup of coffee.
Most of people including myself, don't take that much time to try to brew perfect cup. I do use different way to brew my cup of coffee but I just follow with others recommendation and never thought to try different time setting unless I am testing new bean.

I hope you to find what you love and let us know what you found.
Let us know in details please. Water temp, brewing time and type of filters and lastly type of coffee in grounder setting.

CJ
 
I know the dedication to coffee (caffeine?) which allows us to drink something that isn't really the best tasting brew. ;) Also thanks for your service. What happened 50 years ago is a stain on US history.
 

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