how do I prepare the caf&eacute; du monde coffee and chicory? just like regular brewed coffee?
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yes, you just put it in your coffee maker and brew like any other coffee. I found 6 tablespoons to a whole pot of coffee worked best.
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If you have a Cosco, they sell San francisco Bay brand French roast pods for half the price of other brands and it makes a good/strong cup of coffee.After brewing, I cut the filter off the rim, which makes a great cutting line. I use the washed filters in the ecobrew brew cup. It helps decrease sediment.
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I like my coffee drinks with sugar. I pour the coffee out of the maker into my mug, holding back the foam with a spoon, and then stir in sugar. After the sugar is dissolved, I scoop the foam onto the coffee with the spoon. Any finely ground, dark roast coffee would be fine, but I usually use espresso.
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I drink two cups of coffee, occasionally three. I use 1 teaspoon of chicory per cup of coffee and it last me 2 months. It does save money for me.
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I use regular coffee. Be sure not to over fill the filter or else your machine will make a mess.
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Go to Youtube and search "french press coffee". The coffe needs to be course ground- the moat course setting on the grinder.
2017041
Hi--- You have to be careful and know what you want to use it for. If you plan on brewing it or otherwise using it in a conventional coffeemaker, make sure it says 'granules' or 'drip-grind' or something similar, indicating that it is uniformly ground-up like regular coffee would be. I got a couple of bags from other companies, but they were little rough chunks of roasted chicory root, which are definitely difficult to grind-down. So, it was smart of you to inquire. Good-luck, John
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Hi Jessica~ I don't like my coffee too strong but not weak either. I use about 2 rounded/heaping tablespoons to the 8-cup French press and I let it steep for 2 minutes then press. For stronger you can just let it steep longer maybe 3 minutes. I had to experiment a little. I use Folger's 100% Columbian medium dark. I love French press coffee!
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To make REGULAR-STRENGTH COFFEES:2 Tbsp for each 6-ounces of water for LIGHT ROASTED coffees; only use 1 Tbsp per 6-ounces of water for MEDIUM ROAST COFFEES; a bit less for dark/caramelized coffees. Your particular coffee beans/roast may differ slightly in proportions. Yes, you have to double or triple the amount to make a concentrate. It takes LOTS of ground coffee to make a standard hot brew; it takes even more to make a cold concentrate. It also depends on the coarseness/fineness of the grind. I use a drip/percolator grind and it is always great in a press. French Press grind is between drip/percolator grind. Have fun with your yummy brewed/steeped/infused coffees! To make REGULAR-STRENGTH COFFEES:2 Tbsp for each 6-ounces of water for LIGHT ROASTED coffees; only use 1 Tbsp per 6-ounces of water for MEDIUM ROAST COFFEES; a bit less for dark/caramelized coffees. Your particular coffee beans/roast may differ slightly in proportions. Yes, you have to double or triple the amount to make a concentrate. It takes LOTS of ground coffee to make a standard hot brew; it takes even more to make a cold concentrate. It also depends on the coarseness/fineness of the grind. I use a drip/percolator grind and it is always great in a press. French Press grind is... » Read More To make REGULAR-STRENGTH COFFEES:2 Tbsp for each 6-ounces of water for LIGHT ROASTED coffees; only use 1 Tbsp per 6-ounces of water for MEDIUM ROAST COFFEES; a bit less for dark/caramelized coffees. Your particular coffee beans/roast may differ slightly in proportions. Yes, you have to double or triple the amount to make a concentrate. It takes LOTS of ground coffee to make a standard hot brew; it takes even more to make a cold concentrate. It also depends on the coarseness/fineness of the grind. I use a drip/percolator grind and it is always great in a press. French Press grind is between drip/percolator grind. Have fun with your yummy brewed/steeped/infused coffees! « Show Less
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I did grind my coffee first and then I cooked the coffee in a pot on the stove. I did not brew it although you probably could. I also added dandelion root to my coffee. I have a 2 qt bag so I used about 1/4 cup of coffee. Please feel free to contact the company, should you have any more questions.
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Deborah: Remove the lid and plunger....add 1 heaping dessert spoon of ground coffee per normal sized cup. Make sure it is the right grind for the press (usually that info is found on the coffee packaging). Add boiling water to the beaker BUT..Don't fill to top. Stir with plastic or wooden spoon. Replace plunger and the lid and let stand for approximately 4 minutes. Push the plunger down SLOWLY to the bottom of the beaker and serve coffee immediately. Enjoy.
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Coarsely ground coffee, add to canister. Add hot water-i use a kettle but stovetop is fine. See instructions for suggested exact temp if youre picky. Slowly push down press, moving ground coffee to bottom of canister. Pour into cup directly from canister, it also has a strainer on spout just in case.
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You can use any kind in terms of roast, the important thing is the grind. I use whole beans and grind them pretty coarsely (a fine grind like you would use for espresso doesn't work well with the French Press). http://www.zavida.com/blog/coffee/coffee-grind-types-explained/
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Yes, chicory does not have caffeine, however it is super bitter and really does not taste like coffee, but I suppose it could be good in tea too. As a coffee substitute though, probably not.
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I grind Starbucks mixed with other beans and use French press for hot or iced coffee plus davinci sugar free caramel several pumps depending on cup size. Enjoy!
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It is just like any other French press.. use the amount of coffee proportioned to the amount of coffee you want to brew, and brew normally. Half the water, half the coffee, everyhing else remains the same. It will taste identical to what you brew when making a full pot. I do this all the time and that is why I only have and use the 1.5 litre pots. I can make a lot, or a little, as the need dictates.
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Use Starbucks coffee, an espresso machine with a steamer (though I use a French Press and microwave my milk), 2 squirts of DaVinci syrup, and you have it!