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Originally Posted by scottmandue
I'm guessing he has an electric kettle?
Elton Brown suggests bringing the water to a boil, turn off the heat and let is set for 5-10 seconds, should bring the water temp to 195-200 (at least that is what he says).
That is if you don't want to spring for an electric kettle, don't think they are expensive. Someone abandoned one in our break room.
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I think a French Press trick is....boil water and let it stand a few moments, but also add a dash of cold water to the coffee in the pot, swirl then add the hot water to the now wet coffee. Then give it a really good stir. The wife then adds a sprinkle of coffee to the top (we disagree on this) and let stand. She with lid off, me with lid on. Stand a least 5 minutes before pressing. This is a benefit of the insulated steel pots, also.
As for the Press being a bit fancy... is there a more basic coffee making implement? Maybe a little Turkish coffee pot.