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Old Jan 8, 2021 | 4:34 pm
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It's just far more of a ritual--taking time to grind the beans just so, heating the water to just below boiling, warming the cup and french press (if I really want to do nothing but focus on the coffee), then arranging the coffee just so. Once the water is hot, I cover the grounds, twirl to mix, then add the rest of the water before adding the lid. I usually feather the plunger down about halfway or a little further, then pull it back to the top. I leave it sit for five minutes, or even just a smidge longer, and then very, very slowly, push the plunger down the whole way. I savor the cup of coffee, generally just focusing on drinking that, not watching TV or reading or really talking to anyone while enjoying it.
You sold me. It read like a meditation. Yes, I'm being melodramatic, but whatever. I'm going to give this a try!
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Old Jan 8, 2021 | 6:54 pm
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Originally Posted by kipper
It's just far more of a ritual--taking time to grind the beans just so, heating the water to just below boiling, warming the cup and french press (if I really want to do nothing but focus on the coffee), then arranging the coffee just so. Once the water is hot, I cover the grounds, twirl to mix, then add the rest of the water before adding the lid. I usually feather the plunger down about halfway or a little further, then pull it back to the top. I leave it sit for five minutes, or even just a smidge longer, and then very, very slowly, push the plunger down the whole way. I savor the cup of coffee, generally just focusing on drinking that, not watching TV or reading or really talking to anyone while enjoying it.
Sounds like a coffee version of the Japanese tea ceremony.

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Old Jan 8, 2021 | 9:19 pm
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You sold me. It read like a meditation. Yes, I'm being melodramatic, but whatever. I'm going to give this a try!
Honestly, it really almost is like a meditation.
Originally Posted by DELee
Sounds like a coffee version of the Japanese tea ceremony.

David
That's fairly accurate.
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Old Jan 9, 2021 | 4:31 am
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Originally Posted by kipper
Honestly, it really almost is like a meditation.
Just tried modifying my method this morning. Not sure if I see a marked difference yet, but perhaps a little smoother, but will keep trying.
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Old Jan 9, 2021 | 8:22 am
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Originally Posted by DELee
Sounds like a coffee version of the Japanese tea ceremony.

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definitely can be :-)
all very fun and yummy. I used to use my bodum french press for tea! Now its shelved despite my daily coffee joy :-)
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Old Jan 9, 2021 | 8:31 am
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What's a good African bean/product/brand?
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Old Jan 12, 2021 | 12:02 pm
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Originally Posted by yyznomad
Just tried modifying my method this morning. Not sure if I see a marked difference yet, but perhaps a little smoother, but will keep trying.
I decided that after my day yesterday, since today is slow at work, I'm going to take the time to make french press coffee instead of lunch.
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Old Jan 13, 2021 | 12:42 am
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Originally Posted by yyznomad
What's a good African bean/product/brand?
The Ethiopian Yirgacheffe is one of the more common African varieties available in gourmet coffee bean stores.
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Old Jan 13, 2021 | 12:10 pm
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Please don't hate... or cancel me...

but I am enjoying a cup of K-cup McDonald's McCafe coffee right now...
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Old Jan 13, 2021 | 1:35 pm
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Please don't hate... or cancel me...

but I am enjoying a cup of K-cup McDonald's McCafe coffee right now...
-frantically searching for FT's "dislike" button-

That said, McD coffee is definitely, surprisingly, the best of all the "fast food" coffees.
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Old Jan 13, 2021 | 1:55 pm
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Originally Posted by Smiley90
-frantically searching for FT's "dislike" button-

That said, McD coffee is definitely, surprisingly, the best of all the "fast food" coffees.
they have or had best bathroom reputation.
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Old Jan 14, 2021 | 8:40 am
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In a thread such as this, not sure I should admit to liking Duncan Donuts coffee, but I do! Especially in the mornings, when I'll even put some cream in it.
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Old Jan 14, 2021 | 10:32 am
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Originally Posted by Visconti
In a thread such as this, not sure I should admit to liking Duncan Donuts coffee, but I do! Especially in the mornings, when I'll even put some cream in it.
Dunkin', or is there an actual Duncan ..? Seemingly rare to non-existent on the (U.S.) west coast so I haven't indulged in a Dunkin' Donut donut for decades.
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Old Jan 14, 2021 | 10:36 am
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Originally Posted by YVR Cockroach
Dunkin', or is there an actual Duncan ..? Seemingly rare to non-existent on the (U.S.) west coast so I haven't indulged in a Dunkin' Donut donut for decades.
Yes, sorry it's "Dunkin." I suspect part of memory is trying to repress and forget my lifelong enjoyment of their coffee and donuts. LOL I was probably there every morning when I had worked for some time in Manhattan.

PS - Rare in the west coast, but whenever I see one, say in Vegas or some malls, I'd literally make a beeline towards it.
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Old Jan 14, 2021 | 11:40 am
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Originally Posted by Smiley90
-frantically searching for FT's "dislike" button-

That said, McD coffee is definitely, surprisingly, the best of all the "fast food" coffees.
Yeah, not half bad.

I also take advantage of their $1 coffee deals whenever they randomly happen.
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