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Hey /ck/,

Question for those of you who use the French press, as I just got into it recently. When I make my coffee, no matter what, there's a very grimy collection of dark coffee at the bottom of my cup. I figured just pouring 85% of the coffee from the press, but no matter what, there's that dark, thick spot of coffee at the bottom that makes that last sip no good.

Is this normal coming from a French press? Am I brewing my coffee incorrectly, or should I just be ditching the rest of the cup once I've reached the last few sips? Thanks all.

>> No.6196593

Just make sure the screen is pretty much hugging the side of the French press and most of the sludge shouldn't make it through.

>> No.6196595

>>6196572
Are you using coarse ground coffee? If you aren't, that could be a large factor

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6196596

>>6196572
Somewhat normal to an extent, having a good grinder helps a lot though.

>am I brewing my coffee incorrectly

Yes, but that has nothing to do with your question. It would be best if you got one of these and ditched the 1990s toys.

>> No.6196604

>>6196593
Will do, thank you.

>>6196595
Yes my coffee is coarsely ground using the machines at the store.

>>6196596
I'll look into that, but I am having fun with the press.

>> No.6196636

>>6196572

There's going to be some sludge at the bottom of each cup.

>> No.6196638
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6196638

Buy an Aeropress.

>> No.6196650

You need coarse grounds, but more importantly a good quality french press (or cafetiere as we call it in the UK). A poor press will let loads of bit through. Also, plunge the plunger as slow as possible.

>> No.6196702

>>6196638
Agreed, I only ever get out my French press when I am doing cold brewed now

>> No.6196705

>>6196596
My absolute favorite brew method.

>> No.6196838

>>6196596
Paper coffee filters have been around longer than the french press.

>>6196572
it's literally impossible to eliminate sludge. It's a part of life. Small price to pay for possibly the best coffee you can make.

>> No.6196841

>>6196838
What's your point?

French press was a big fad in the 90s, now everyone has returned to normal. The only people who still use them are >lafroog types who think that sludge and oil makes the coffee more "manly"