osiris3mc Senior Member Joined: 25 Jan 2006 Posts: 11 Location: NYC Expertise: I love coffee
Posted Thu Nov 9, 2006, 8:19am Subject: Hey everyone - need assistance purchasing drip and french press
Hey everyone! I few months ago I stumbled upon this website while looking for a new coffee maker and realized I had no idea what was going on in the world of coffee - so I decided to upgrade my equipment. I of course started with a burr grinder y'all recommended - the Baratza Solis Maestro.
Now, I want to get a drip coffee maker and a french press. I remember everyone talking about the Technivorm coffee makers as being the best. I hope that's still the case, if not, what is? I went to boydscoffee.com to look at the Technivorm coffee makers, and there are quite a few out there. Is one particularly better than another? Or, do I just go with what looks the best? (haha, although none look all that good!) I remember talk of the moccamaster cd and the clubline kb741 - but since I'm spending the dough, I want to do it right!
With respect to the french press, is there one that's "better" than another? It's probably a silly question, but again, I'd like to do this the right way.
Thanks again to everyone. Last time I posted the griner question, people were so helpful! And oh yeah, I remember at that time people were trying that Presto coffee maker (the one that was like $30 and brewed at the right temp). Well, I ordered one from amazon, and it stunk, so I sent it back... :( Now I've finally decided to put up the $200 to get the real deal!
Posted Thu Nov 9, 2006, 8:51am Subject: Re: Hey everyone - need assistance purchasing drip and french press
Matt,
In my opinion the Technivorms are still the best and there are only a few things you need to decide with the Technivorms:
1) Do you want a thermal carafe? If yes, then you have a choice for question 2.
2) Do you want an 8-Cup or 10-Cup (Euro Standard = smaller)? Hint ... choose 10.
3) Do you want the switch on the filter basket?
4) Which one do you like the looks of and in what color?
Once I found the Technivorms and ruled out the ones with the Thermal Carafes, it left me with two deciding factors since all of the Technivorms are of the same build / brewing quality on the inside.
1) Filter Basket 2) Looks
On the KB's the filter basket has a switch to adjust the rate of flow or shut it off. Read this web page. This is only important if you want to be able to "play" with the coffee while its brewing (like stirring, restricting flow rate, making smaller pots), but I have been able to accomplish all of that with the CD. I can make smaller pots, I can stir the slurry, etc.
Now for looks, I think the CD wins hands down, but that is personal preference. The CD also goes quite well with the curves of my KitchenAid Proline Grinder especially since both are the "charcoal" color which helps when I as the husband am placing permanent visible fixtures in my wife's domain. ;-)
Also, I wrote an extensive Consumer Review of the Technivorm Moccamaster CD here on CoffeeGeek that may be helpful with all of the other consumer reviews on the same; it includes measurements of temperature.
I do hope this is helpful. Feel free to email me directly, but be sure to read my email address carefully.
Posted Thu Nov 9, 2006, 11:33am Subject: Re: Hey everyone - need assistance purchasing drip and french press
French Press...what a great way to prepare coffee!
Most presses are basically the same and will produce quality coffee pretty much the same. The differences with the more expensive models is that they typically use less glass and the filter assembly fits a little more securely to the sidewall.
One of the best brands for presses is Bodum. As you can see from their site they offer a wide variety of styles and prices.
I love the Colombia line of insulated thermal presses. The filter assembly is 3 pieces vs. the 5 of other models and the press is stainless steel so it won't break like glass. It's also a beautiful looking press (call me vain) that will last a lifetime. I also recommend the 12-cup version as you can still easily do 1/2 or less pots or make full pots for family and friends. I have the 12-cup and love it, I think you will too.
Posted Thu Nov 9, 2006, 12:15pm Subject: Re: Hey everyone - need assistance purchasing drip and french press
osiris3mc Said:
With respect to the french press, is there one that's "better" than another? It's probably a silly question, but again, I'd like to do this the right way.
Second, be sure to get a french press that is the appropriate size for what you plan on making... bigger is not necessarily better. I have an Bodum 12 cup that I rarely use (just when we have company). More practical is the 3-5 cup size. Remember, the cup measure is something like 4oz. A 3-cup is probably best if you mostly make just for yourself; a 5 cup is perfect for my wife and myself.
- Tom
--------------------------------------------- Three Musketeers?? Nah... Four M's.
derevaun Senior Member Joined: 25 Sep 2006 Posts: 110 Location: Olympia, WA Expertise: I love coffee
Espresso: Shoes and wallet Grinder: Hario Mini, Baratza Maestro Vac Pot: Yama 5c Drip: Clever, BCM4 Roaster: My neighbor's Diedrich
Posted Thu Nov 9, 2006, 8:29pm Subject: Re: Hey everyone - need assistance purchasing drip and french press
Regarding press pots, one thing that differentiates them is the ease of cleaning and reassembling. And with glass pots, availability of replacement parts can be a factor. Bodums are fairly ubiquitous.
IMHO the ideal press pot is about 25% larger than the volume you want to drink. You'll want to have the lid on & plunger raised and also clear the "bloom" when the water hits the grounds. Plus, the coffee itself takes up some space.
osiris3mc Senior Member Joined: 25 Jan 2006 Posts: 11 Location: NYC Expertise: I love coffee
Posted Fri Nov 10, 2006, 8:16am Subject: Re: Hey everyone - need assistance purchasing drip and french press
Hey guys - thanks for the responses so far!
Looks like I'll be getting one of the Technivorms for a drip, and a Bodum for the French press.
For the French Press, if I typically make about 6-8 cups in a standard coffee maker, how much is that in milli-liters? I use a cuisinart right now, which I always thought was 6 ounces a cup? I'm thinking about getting a 1 liter size Bodum, but just want to make sure it's not too small.
Posted Fri Nov 10, 2006, 1:30pm Subject: Re: Hey everyone - need assistance purchasing drip and french press
osiris3mc Said:
Hey guys - thanks for the responses so far!
Looks like I'll be getting one of the Technivorms for a drip, and a Bodum for the French press.
For the French Press, if I typically make about 6-8 cups in a standard coffee maker, how much is that in milli-liters? I use a cuisinart right now, which I always thought was 6 ounces a cup? I'm thinking about getting a 1 liter size Bodum, but just want to make sure it's not too small.
Posted Fri Nov 10, 2006, 8:35pm Subject: Re: Hey everyone - need assistance purchasing drip and french press
I broke my last FP and just today I purchased the 32oz Trudeau Tirra coffee press. You put the grounds into the bowl shaped filter and push it to the bottom, THEN pour the water in. After brewing, you pull the filter up and the grounds snap into the lid. It makes a nearly sludge-free cup of joe and the cleanup is much easier.
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