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I’m looking for a dishwasher safe travel coffee mug (that is also leak/spill proof) but am having trouble finding one. I don’t want a ceramic or porcelain mug. I was hoping to buy an Oxo mug but they either say that...

Hey Hounds. So I just jumped into the wonderful world of French Pressed coffee. A couple of weeks ago I had one at 4bucks and loved it. Since then I’ve been hooked. So I got me a FP and some beans today. I’ll do my...

than the French press presser. At most, I might go shopping for a dedicated sieve that sits on a mug and won’t have other things being poured through it. Anyone else with me on this? Tips? Pitfalls to watch for?

I broke down and bought an AeroPress (as well as a Bodum Bistro Mug Press instead of a regular French press with glass) It all started with acquiring a stone quern for cold grinding. In fact it actually started with my curiosity...

i’m trying to switch over from using tea bags as much as possible for both health and taste reasons. i got seduced by the beautiful bodum presses at their company store in the meat packing district in manhattan. they sure...

Thinking ofjunking the old Mr. Coffee(sorry Joe)and going with a French Press. Any advice or caveats? Thanks In Advance.....

We are coffee lovers, and my wife has been complaining that the coffee made by the drip machine is not strong enough. (we have the capresse CoffeeTeam S). So I’m thinking I might be able to get stronger coffee with a french...

Finding the perfect cup of coffee is impossible, but fun trying. I’m currently using a french press. I only buy bulk, 100% Columbian beans, 8oz. at a time. I Drink it from a wide mouth japanese ceramic mug for aroma. This...

a stepped bottom that is designed for use with the GSI french presses, but I just use it over my mug or a bowl which seems more stable. It has become a pleasant part of my ritual to grind the beans while I wait for the water to...

How long do you steep? I usually go for two or three minutes. In cold months, I first fill the French press with boiling water, letting it heat the container while the kettle cools for the 20 seconds or so. Then I empty the...

My parents are coming for Christmas morning brunch and they drink coffee. My husband and I don’t drink coffee, so we don’t have a coffeemaker nor do we want to buy one. Is there any way to make coffee without a...