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Permalink Reply by Brendon Parsons on March 23, 2008 at 12:07pm

Hey Brady,

You might find this link useful.

http://sweetmarias.com/prod.brewers.frenchpress.shtml

and a bigger picture: http://sweetmarias.com/frpress.nylon-screens.jpg

I have one of these on my larger (8-cup) french press. It makes a HUGE difference in sediment and what I call "dirtiness" in the cup. Check it out; their cheap, too.

Brendon

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Permalink Reply by Brady on March 23, 2008 at 12:28pm

Perfect! I was so focused on finding the Swissgold one that I'd totally missed this. Thanks.

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Permalink Reply by James Doyle on March 25, 2008 at 12:39pm

The nylon screen I put in my Bodum press has helped the coffee I brew exponentially. All my non-coffee geek friends will drink every last drop of pressed coffee now and only the slightest bit gets through. I have no problem recommending one.

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Permalink Reply by Brady on April 7, 2008 at 5:58pm

Got mine today (thank you again, Sweet Marias!). I like it. Thanks all.

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Permalink Reply by Brendon Parsons on April 7, 2008 at 8:52pm

Did you notice the difference immediately?

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Permalink Reply by Brady on April 8, 2008 at 1:00pm

Yeah... Mom will drink it now.

I'm really happy with the improvement in the cup. Still tinkering with the parameters (as I expect I will for the rest of my life), but as it stands it is a nice cup of coffee. Still has that great french press body and flavor, but things are just clearer.

Our process now is: preheated beaker, 1 oz (28 grams) coffee ground for drip, 16 oz water @ 195-200 deg, 2-1/2 minute infusion (with a swirl in the middle), 30 second plunge, pause to settle, pour into ceramic. I use a few extra ounces of water so that I have a quality control sample for myself :).

Thanks again for the help.

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