So i just got a French press and are a little unsure of how to use it properly. The directions and other websites have said to only use coarsely ground coffee in the press ( the directions said it would clog the filter and other how-to sites said it would go through the filter). My question is then this: is pre ground coffee (ex. fresh market Christmas blend) from the store not a good idea to put in the French press? I do not have a coffee grinder and am not planning on buying one.
You can, I've done this several times, however since the grind is finer, it makes for very strong coffee (which I like). I would recommend using a coffee filter to pour it into your cup though, unless you don't mind, for lack of a better word, gritty coffee.
Unfortunately you cannot use ground coffee from the supermarket, or even coffee you grind in a regular coffee grinder for a French Press because the grind will be too fine. As you noted, the directions for the press tell you to use coarse-ground beans and the only way to really get a uniform grind is to use a Burr Grinder ... and they aren't cheap. The good news is that you can use your French Press for tea (using tea bags or whole loose leaves).
For okorder they ship the same day they are roasted! And see if you can find a grinder at your local Target to suit the grind your looking for. Good Luck!!!!
