Can I use the preground version in a Freiling French press? If not, does anyone know of a preground coffee that will work?
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I am not sure why would you pay for Lavazza to use it in French press. I am sorry but it is high quality espresso coffee and "super crema" means you will have nice thick foam on the top of the coffee. You can not achieve this result without high pressure espresso machine. For French press you will need coarse ground, this is whole bean coffee, but if you buy ground espresso coffee, it will be one of the finest grounds (smaller only Turkish coffee) so coffee particles may sip though your French press.
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Thanks JJLet me know how you like the A10.Now the question is, how are you grinding your beans? I have a Baratza Vario and I am also very happy with it. Occasionally grinds will stick in the basket due to static, but overall pretty rock solid. They have the new Vario that doses by weight; wish I had it. When I use my Chemex or Hario pour overs, I weigh out the beans and water. If you haven't tried a pour over, it's an inexpensive investment which brews excellent coffee.Happy brewing my friend...
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I use Trader Joe's French Roast and grind it to an expresso grind ... very fine ... I serve it at my B&B; and everyone loves it. Just be careful to keep all the grinds in the container and don't allow any to get caught between the container and its cover, or it will make a mess. Use any kind of coffee you like ... not instant!
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The coffee should be very rich and full flavored. Use 2.2g per ounce of filtered water. The grind should be a bit finer than French press but slightly coarser than what would be used for drip
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yes there is an option to use a bypass (top left of the machine there is an opening) for pre-ground coffee. You have to do it cup by cup - you can only insert enough ground coffee for 1 cup at a time. I use on occasion for decaf coffee. It is a little trouble, but it is a similar process to other automatic machines I have had in the past. If you want to use preground coffee all the time, I would not recommend it! On reading other answers, you may be able to set up the machine to have a preselected option for preground coffee, and that would definitely make it more convenient.
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I tested this with used drip coffee grounds from commercially ground coffee (Seattle's Best). About half of the grounds washed through. The other half did not and would not and were not easy to clean out. SO, if you grind your own coffee and it is larger than commercially ground coffee, it may work for you. I understand that is noncommittal but the truth based on my own testing for your question. I see another responder has had good results. Regardless of your success filtering for a French press, this filter does not let quinoa, millet or other small grains escape.
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I have yet to find a grinder outside the supermarket that can manage a coarse grind. We just eventually started filtering the French press coffee through a gold filter to remove most of the fine particles, although the sludge can be nasty. So....Anyone know where to get the grinder from the supermarket??
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Coffee destined for a French press should be ground about as coarse as breadcrumbs. If the coffee is too fine it will lead to over-extraction or a stuck plunger.
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No, I'm not a good one to ask about a French Press. This is my first experience using a Press of any kind. Sorry I can't help. Kathie
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I bought mine particularly for use with a french press and it works great for me. I think it's consistency is reliant on the user's. ;)
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I don't believe so. Did not try it. Be aware that this thing just quit on the 8th day of use and I returned it for a refund. A small French press works just about as good. Add milk, heat it for 30-50 seconds, then while the coffee is brewing in my Keurig I pump the French press until the coffee is ready. Makes excellent froth....
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Myles, I had the same question and did some online research. I basically came up with nothing. My last french press (different brand) did plunge all the way to the bottom when empty. To be honest, I can't even tell the difference between the two designs. Try not to worry about it, and just enjoy the coffee!
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I've used it with dark roasts. Not ground for French Press but moderately coarse. This grinder is bad about scattering coffee to the point that we have to keep it on a mat to avoid scattering all over the counter. It develops static - enough that ground coffee clings to the hopper and the inner areas of the grinder. The hopper doesn't quite snap in place fully, so we have to hold it flush to the grinder when we use it. Other than those issues it does a good job of grinding the coffee.
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Hi, I found the grinds to very inconstant so I returned it. It can get very coarse though, I think someone posted a picture that is exactly what I got. But for french press I was not happy.
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I use a two cup french press mug and grind the beans directly into the press. I've never times it, but I put the beans into the grinder, then put the water into my Sunbeam Hotshot. The grinding is done well before the water boils.
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I use a French press. I would think it is better suited for drip. It's a medium roast.
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Pre-ground coffee does work. I've had this for several years now and have experimented with different grinds. My findings? The bigger the better. There is no filter, though, so there are some super fine bits that get through the mesh regardless of the level of coarseness used. I haven't been bothered by it at all. They are so fine I can't actually feel them when I drink the brew, but I see some "heavier coffee" in the bottom of my last cup. Not bothered by it.