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  Chris Muncie, IN 01-24-2010

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  Grinder setting and reason for Salt

  Rated: 5 stars out of 5

  To answer a couple of the questions that were posted here, I just watched the episode and am reporting back. He set it on... the very middle setting of his Burr grinder. (My French Press recommends a coarse grind, but Alton sets it to medium) For stronger coffee set the grind setting to finer (but not too fine or it will clog the screen of your press - although I did like the suggestion of adding a paper filter cut to size if you go towards the espresso grind). For weaker coffee... well... tough it out! :) The salt is to counteract the bitterness inherent in the coffee brewing process. It just cuts down on it a little without affecting the flavor of the coffee. Love the episode. Love the show. Hope this helps a few of you out there with those questions. CRead more

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  Marcus Luzerne, PA 01-15-2010

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  Changed my coffee experience.

  Rated: 5 stars out of 5

  I have been using my French Press for some time, and I was trying to get my coffee to average the strength of a strong cup of... diner coffee. I tried this recipe and didn't realize how good the coffee I already had (Trader Joe's Sumatra) actually was. I can't see making a pot of diner coffee again, unless, of course I have company over that I want to hasten their departure...Read more

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  RICK Rabun Gap, GA 01-13-2010

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  Another option...

  Rated: 4 stars out of 5

  I love the French Press for my coffee but I found that it can also make a pretty decent Americano. In my 4 cup press I use 2... rounded tablespoons of Espresso ground coffee and let steep for 4 minutes. I then use a paper filter (4cup size) around the press to keep the finer grounds in the press and out of my coffee.Read more

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  Joshua Sycamore, IL 01-12-2010

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  Awesome Cup o' Joe

  Rated: 5 stars out of 5

  I finally got a french press and I must say there is a noticable difference between a cup brewed this way and a cup brewed in... a normal drip type coffee maker (using the same exact grind). I'm not sure if the salt has anything to do with it but I add my pinch of salt in case it does (family got me new types of coffee so no real clue). As for the user that asked about the grinder he uses, I think it's a KitchenAid KPCG100NP Pro Line Burr Coffee Grinder. I myself use a simple $35 Black and Decker burr grinder that works just fine.Read more

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  Louis Cleveland, OH 12-29-2009

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  strong cup of coffee

  Rated: 3 stars out of 5

  I had to adjust the portions, made 12 oz of coffee with 2 tablespoons of ground coffee. I saw the episode and was weirded... out by the addition of the salt but it really doesn't change anything. I'm just drinking this coffee as I type this, it's strong for sure. add in some sugar or cream, it's a pretty solid tasting cup of coffee, not the best but good enough for me. Read more

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  ivis hialeah, FL 11-18-2009

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  Hated "American" coffee until now

  Rated: 5 stars out of 5

  As a Cuban addicted to Cuban Coffee, I have always found regular coffee disgusting... Until I made this. SOOOO YUMMY!! ... Love my French Press.Read more