ristrettobabe Senior Member Joined: 21 Dec 2004 Posts: 283 Location: So Calif Expertise: I love coffee
Espresso: Rancilio Silvia Grinder: Anfim Self Vac Pot: French Press Drip: Never
Posted Mon May 2, 2005, 10:36pm Subject: Re: french press coffee maker
Arik, I think Bialettis are constructed primarily of aluminum. Coffee has acids in it, and it's my HO that an acid-aluminum combo might be something to consider avoiding. I've used Bodums (made of glass) for 15 years and think they're great. Easy to clean too. I haven't tried Bialetti; hopefully, someone will give you some feedback on them.
Posted Sat May 7, 2005, 6:57am Subject: Re: french press coffee maker
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I agree with Kathy; you just can't go wrong with Bodum. I do use an aftermarket screen on my Bodum made by Swissgold, however, which is designed to filter better than the stock version. I'm not sure they're still available, but I do know you can buy nylon add-ons for Bodum presses that will certainly make a difference. Check out Sweet Maria's for several Bodum models and accessories.
Jeff
"If it wasn't for coffee, I'd have no discernible personality at all."
Posted Sat May 7, 2005, 7:52am Subject: Re: french press coffee maker
One more vote for Bodum ... I love my Bodum Melior. I added the Swissgold filter which really reduces the hassle of cleaning it. The Bodum is my second press. It's way better than the cheapie I started with. Besides looking cooler, it keeps the plunger rod vertical better. The cheaper brands wiggle around letting grounds get past the filter.
I don't know about the Bialetti but I'd stay away from aluminium.
Posted Sat May 7, 2005, 6:16pm Subject: Re: french press coffee maker
I don't share the general paranoia about aluminum. In the past 10 years it's been pretty well cleared of any villainy(at least to my knowledge) The Bialetti can make a fine cup,similar to,but not the same as espresso. For my own taste though,the presspot,along with the vacpot and the mocabrew,can't be beat. Barry
DCcoffeeman Senior Member Joined: 19 Oct 2004 Posts: 47 Location: Maryland Expertise: I love coffee
Espresso: MyPressi Twist, Bialetti... Grinder: Baratza Virtuoso, Zassenhaus Vac Pot: French press Drip: Melitta manual Roaster: Hot air popper
Posted Sat May 7, 2005, 6:59pm Subject: Re: french press coffee maker
Bialetti stovetop pots, which do indeed make a fine cup, are available in stainless steel for a few bucks more than aluminum. It's well worth the slight increase in cost to buy stainless. I use both a Bialetti and a French press. They both produce excellent, but different, brews. Enjoy!
superjohnny Senior Member Joined: 31 Dec 2004 Posts: 157 Location: Portland, Or Expertise: I love coffee
Grinder: Baratza Preciso Drip: French Press, Technivorm,...
Posted Thu May 12, 2005, 8:57pm Subject: Re: french press coffee maker
zephyrus Said:
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I agree with Kathy; you just can't go wrong with Bodum. I do use an aftermarket screen on my Bodum made by Swissgold, however, which is designed to filter better than the stock version. I'm not sure they're still available, but I do know you can buy nylon add-ons for Bodum presses that will certainly make a difference. Check out Sweet Maria's for several Bodum models and accessories.
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