I roasted a quarter pound of Indian Matadakad Estate Peaberry beans on Saturday. This time I took photos, which I should have back by tomorrow. I'll be sending them to Steve so he can put up a pictorial on coffeenerds.com

I also took some shots of my french press all disassembled for those who have never seen one.



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Does the coffee taste better than if you had brewed it in a regular coffee maker?
Do you get little grounds in your coffee ? (hate that)
Are they really expensive? (I may ask for one for Christmas)

yes, I think you get a more flavorful cup of coffee. Better than any auto drip maker.

yes, there are grounds in your cup. just don't take that last sip.

No, you can but a french press from $15 on up. I have a Bodum, Chambord 6 cup model. It cost me $39 at Target. I love it.

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sounds good for when I am the only one wanting coffee (which is most of the time).

I am the only coffee drinker in the house (unless we have company). Just be aware that many of the french presses use the tasse as their unit of measurement. A tasse is equal to 4 ounces. So, when I said I had a 6 cup French Press, it is really about 3 American cups of coffee. More like 1 1/2 cups if I use one of my larger coffee mugs.

I also think the price has come down some. You may be able to get the six cup for $20 bucks now.



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I have to antique tasse sets. One was my great aunts and one was my grandmother's. Good ole southern ladies from South Louisiana. I just wish I had the nerve to use them. I'm so scared I'd break them.