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In reply to the discussion: My coffee sucks! What do you suggest- percolator or french press? [View all]In_The_Wind
(72,300 posts)60. Your coffee will taste better if you grind the beans just before brewing.
No matter what method you use it's grinding the beans that really make the difference.
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Get the correct filters, made with unbleached paper. An electric kettle is perfect for this, also
Coyotl
Oct 2012
#46
Yes, I remember a silver percolator we had . Draged it out for special occasions
crunch60
Nov 2012
#72
I grew up on percolated coffee (from like as early as I can remember). I still have the grinder.
HopeHoops
Oct 2012
#31
Yes, I have one nearby. Also, I noticed Ross have a clearance section, lots of
crunch60
Oct 2012
#50
The only problem I've had since learning about how GOOD Vietnamese food is...
MiddleFingerMom
Oct 2012
#49
I was in Home Depot today, and just happen to ask the guy in appliances if they carried the
crunch60
Nov 2012
#74
I worked in a diner. They put a pinch of salt on top of the coffee in the filter.
applegrove
Oct 2012
#58
tried a lot of ways but prefer the taste of it made in French press by far--however,
cynannmarie
Nov 2012
#73