I love this press but wonder if I use it for tea as well if the flavor if the tea will ruin my taste of coffee?
140341
I have not used mine for anything but coffee. I'd wager, however, that since it is made of glass and metal- (materials that do not tend to retain flavors), you should be okay, especially if you give it a good wash in between.
140342
I've used this model for tea as well as coffee, and I have not noticed any lingering flavours. When using it for coffee, I wash it with very hot water only, but before making tea I will use a detergent to get the oils completely out. I also disassemble the screens between each use to ensure the grounds are completely removed. Some teas will embed themselves into the screen more than coffee grounds will, so you'll need to rub the screen to remove them all after use.
140343
I would say -- try it --- if it does change the flavor of your coffee wash it real well with hot soapy water and find something else to use Or buy a new BonJour for your tea
140344
I would say -- try it --- if it does change the flavor of your coffeewash it real well with hot soapy water and find something else to useOr buy a new BonJour for your tea
622064
I personally would not use it as such. I always heat water in a regular pan and then transfer it to the french press. I do not want to take any chances of ruining my press. Not at all worth it in my opinion.
352276
Dunno if you're still monitoring this, but if four cups will do it for you in the mornings this may be your machine. Experiment with different roasts to get the flavor you like. I've found going to a darker roast gives me the strength I like even less than a full carafe. It'll brew those four cups faster than the Keurig does one with no noise.
1877887
Time will depend on strength of coffee & size of mug. I use it much like a French press - so it is steeped before dispensing. The flavor is AMAZING. If you just want to brew, its quicker. I had Keurig cup yesterday - NOT in the same league, not even close.
1845712
I think the key to your question is: "too much". This press is a good coffee maker for the price and has not presented any problems, so far (I've had the press for a year and a half.) Answering your question: there is a residue of grounds left but not excessive. Good luck.
640670
I do not consider this a problem at all. There sometimes may be a very fine amount of residue but no different from coffee ground particles at the bottom of a cup at times. The press works eztremely well.
313261
I wouldn't advise it. It is ground to almost a powder. This is a ground for steam to be pushed up through it to get the most flavor. Hot water just dripping through it would never do it justice. Buy the Mocha Pot. Get the "6 cup" it actually means the espresso cups. It has the best feedback and it is only $23+. I gave one at a "Chinese auction" Christmas Gift exchange and the guy LOVES it. You'll get your espresso at a coffee pot price.
1714149
Yes! But it would be best for loose tea, not coffee, unless you like really weak coffee. I bought it hoping to make my own pods with my custom mix of half italian roast and half decaf french...but you can only fit about one tablespoon of coffee in a pod. That makes for a super weak cup of coffee, even with the pulse option turned on.
1001039
I "perk" my coffee. The coffee is a mild roast with a robust chocolate overlay flavor. I would imagine that a French press would yield a good mild pot of coffee. You shouldn't have an acidity or bitter taste.
1379913
It's not really "coffee" flavored to be honest. If you like your coffee with a lot of cream and sugar and stuff like that, you will probably like this. I don't think you can really taste a coffee flavor like if you were to brew a pot and add sugar and cream etc.
753393
probably not...this wonderful rock sugar softly compliments the delicate flavors of tea. coffee, good coffee, is so complex in flavor that the gentle sweetness is overpowered. it could be used but why waste it?
574436
Yes, but if you have used it to perk coffee you are not going to be able to get that leftover 'coffee' flavor out of it. I have one I used for hot chocolate but I bought it just for that and never used it for coffee so that I don't have that 'ghost' coffee flavor in the hot chocolate and tea.
670563
I'm sorry, I don't know. I did research a "better' way to brew my coffee but besides a french press, which I also purchased from Bed and Bath I never found any info on the product you mentioned. The French press was pretty good also.
1037758
Yes, you can, but tea should steep. Don't know how strong tou like it. Coffee is great!
2235700
It depends on how much coffee you put in the press. The more grounds then the stronger the coffee. Its handy for people who want only one cup or more people who want different types of coffee.
387549
I'm sorry John A. finds my coffee methods offensive however, that is what is to my liking. I also recently discovered using the press to do a cold brew method where the coffee grounds soak in room temperature or chilled water for about 12 hours before being pressed. It is much sweeter and richer than using hot water for a faster brew...I mix it in the evening and it's ready for the morning.
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I would say yes if not tooo fine a grind. It is a fine mesh and if you've ever use a coffee press you would probably get same effect. I haven't done it myself because I don't drink coffee so I don't see why not. Finished pot should contain no grounds. Not to mention that when I was young, my grandmother use to make great coffee by putting the grounds in empty egg shells. The coffee stayed pretty settled at the bottom of the pot inside the egg shells and you poured carefully. So this should work.