fairfarmhand Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 Title says it all... I'm not a huge coffee drinker, but I enjoyed the coffee at cafe Du monde in New Orleans and would love to recreate it. I've also looked at Vietnamese coffee filters too. Thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elinor Everywhere Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 Title says it all... I'm not a huge coffee drinker, but I enjoyed the coffee at cafe Du monde in New Orleans and would love to recreate it. I've also looked at Vietnamese coffee filters too. Thoughts? I love French press coffee. Our maker is like this: http://blogs.phoenixnewtimes.com/bella/2012/10/phoenix_foodie_halloween_phoenix_celebrate_alcohol.php Last year I bought this: http://www.amazon.com/Aerobie-AeroPress-Coffee-Espresso-Maker/dp/B0047BIWSK/ref=sr_1_1?s=home-garden&ie=UTF8&qid=1351551893&sr=1-1&keywords=aeropress+coffee+maker I like it a lot...easier to clean than the French Press, but the coffee doesn't seem as strong, so I go back and forth between the two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcadia Posted October 29, 2012 Share Posted October 29, 2012 (edited) I had the Bodum Chambord 3 cup French Press Coffee Maker, 12 oz when I was working since I brew 8oz each time. It got warp slightly after a few years even though I hand wash. Still it was good for its purpose. ETA: I made a few cups of coffee a day though at the office. So it is very durable for the high usage. Edited October 30, 2012 by Arcadia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LifeLovePassion Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 DH likes this one http://www.amazon.com/Bodum-Resistant-French-1-0-Liter-34-Ounce/dp/B0093EPC3O/ref=sr_1_14?ie=UTF8&qid=1351565021&sr=8-14&keywords=bodum+french+press+red Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 I don't like the one IKEA sells. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 The Bodum Chambord is classic elegance. I've had mine for over 30 years. It gets used almost daily, and is always a pleasure. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairfarmhand Posted October 30, 2012 Author Share Posted October 30, 2012 I was hoping you would chime in Bill. I refuse to believe that I have to have one of those expensive Keurig machines to have tasty coffee. The coffee that I had in NOLA was so good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thea Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 This is mine. The kids broke it and I tried replacing it with different types/brands but ended up just buying another one of these. I also have the aeropress mentioned upthread. My dh likes Vietnamese coffee and we own two of those systems, but the french press is our daily go to coffee maker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyforlatin Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 I have both the Bodum and Ikea. The latter is about $12 for 32 ounces, I think, and Bodum's is well, $30 for just a few ounces. The coffee tastes the same. Maybe I'm not as discriminating as others? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 My husband and daughter use this every day. It fits in a mug and makes one mug of coffee. They only do the one cup in the morning. It's also Bodum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ereks mom Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 I bought one of these little guys at TJ Maxx for around $10 just to try it out. I liked it okay, but it's not very convenient, so I only used it a couple of times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted October 31, 2012 Share Posted October 31, 2012 (edited) I was hoping you would chime in Bill. I refuse to believe that I have to have one of those expensive Keurig machines to have tasty coffee. The coffee that I had in NOLA was so good! A French press makes wonderful coffee, at least by my taste. All the models work more or less the same (they are pretty simple after all). The biggest differences are aesthetics (and I strongly prefer the classic "Chambord' style) and size. I have a big one (size 7 the "so-called" 12 cup, "cup" being 4 oz) that gets used daily and a small one I use infrequently to serve guests a personal pot. I like a glass carafe. There is a risk of breakage, but replacements can be had. After a very long time the metal filter can be replaced for a nominal cost. I think you will enjoy it. They make great coffee and there is no waste. Best of all worlds IMO. Bill Edited October 31, 2012 by Spy Car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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