I love the french press process
This is how I like to do it.
I usually make 1-3 presses a week.
I grind it to the second rock stage. Thats the best thing I can call it. I'm sure there is a more technical name for it. Basically after it stops sounding like ther are rocks in the grinder. The Course setting doesn't alway do it justice. I like it a litle chunky. As far as a burr grinder. I've used a blade grinder (cheaper) for a while now and haven't had any problems with it. I usually keep a bit of backup so I don't have to grind every time. I prefer a rounded teaspoon to about 6 ounces (1 coffee cup) of water.
I used a bodum brazil (glass)
Than I boil the water in my metal Perk Kettle. I usually let the steam die down before I pour it into the press. Unless you have a temp gage its easier to Boil your water than let it sit for a min or so.
Than the major question. Do you stir?
Sometimes I stir at 1st, Sometime I don't stir, sometimes I let it sit for a min than stir than let it sit some more.
avergage press time 5 mins
Cleaning: usually a water wash is fine, unless you have other people using it than I'd use the dishwasher.
The great thing is that its a totally personal cup. I can tweek it till it is just right for me with the grind, or amount of coffee, or sitting time, or stirring.
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