The Morning Plunge

Whole bean. I like the Major from Peet's.

Code busted- 19 (19th week) 11 (2011) or coffee must be removed by May 9, 2011

Burr grind set to espresso

Six tablespoons

Cold filtered water slowly poured

Let sit for four minutes

Plunge. Rest one minute. Pour.

The espresso grind gives the coffee a wine - like texture while the slow drizzle of hot water into the press is the decant. As far from Mr Coffee as you can get. Although, Mr Coffee is great for making Ramen.

Double Duty: French Press Manhattan

I prefer a stainless steel French Press.


Add ice and water. Stir two minutes. Let sit two minutes. Strain out water.

Add two ounces of Rye

One ounce of sweet Vermouth

One shake of Whiskey Bitters

One shake of Orange Bitters and stir.

Find chilled glass

Push press down and pour

Makes up to four servings.