I was given a coffee press - how do I use a "Bodum" press?!
Answers: I have no instructions and it looks foreign. I do not have any filters-do you need filters?
A coffee press should have its own filter made of wire mesh. I love mine! Measure the water and bring it to a boil in a kettle. Put one tablespoon of coffee for each cup of water into the press. Pour the hot water into the press and stir with a wooden spoon. Put the lid on, but don't push the filter down yet. Let it steep for 4 minutes, then press the filter down slowly. Serve!
Use a medium grind coffee so it doesn't escape through the mesh.
"2bz, is right and I love mine to, one thing about the coffee you use, as the water and coffee are inconstant contact the first cup is weaker than the last, mine makes 6, so the 4 minutes she recommend to let it steep is fine, but as it sits like tea it can get a bit headier. Just make sure to slowly press down on the plunger, not to quick or it will spill over.
Correct a medium to coarse grain is best, unless you like mud in the bottom of your cup. I find a mild columbian is nicest, if you have a supermarket that you can buy and grind various types of gourmet beans, a 2/3 columbian and 1/3 dark roast either french or viennese is nice or espresso in fine to, grind it in the store grind or for $15 at Walmart they have a "buzz" one you can do it for each pot, ( you would be surprised how much better it is done this way).
I take mine a part when I wash it, with Bodum the glass carafe are replaceable if they crack or break, a good coffee supply store or hardware store would be able to get you a replacement.
You will never go back to drip or perked coffee again once you have used the Bodum, it may take awhile to get the right flavour, try 1 teaspoon for each cup made for the first time, and cut it back if it is to strong, for a 6-8 cup ones, 4-6 measures is fine, use the ones they put in the coffee tins they are as accurate as needed.