GSI Lexan coffee press

[Motocentaur]

I've been using one of these for a couple of years now, and I would describe it as . . . adequate.

Pros: It's durable, inexpensive, and the handle comes off for compact packing. It is easy to use and clean, and produces a decent pot of coffee.

Cons: The plunger doesn't keep out the grounds quite enough, and the screen over the pouring spout clogs easily, making it a pain to fill your cup. Maybe it would work better with very coarsely ground coffee.

The glass one we have at home works better but it too delicate for bike camping. I'll keep using the GSI and put up with its faults until I find a better one.

[Yamifj1200]

I've been using one of these for a couple of years now, and I would describe it as . . . adequate.

Pros: It's durable, inexpensive, and the handle comes off for compact packing. It is easy to use and clean, and produces a decent pot of coffee.

Cons: The plunger doesn't keep out the grounds quite enough, and the screen over the pouring spout clogs easily, making it a pain to fill your cup. Maybe it would work better with very coarsely ground coffee.

The glass one we have at home works better but it too delicate for bike camping. I'll keep using the GSI and put up with its faults until I find a better one.





Alen,
I had the same problem with my Eddie Bauer lexan coffee press. I found the secret to ground free coffee with mine was to use a paper coffee filter wrapped around the plunger assembly. It seals against the press wall and keeps all of the grounds below the filter. Now I get ground free coffee most every time.... hope this helps..... it worked for me


Eric

[g®eg]

aeropress! (http://www.aerobie.com/Products/aeropress_story.htm)
we had one of these on our recent trip
works AMAZING!

http://www.aerobie.com/ProductInfo/WebImages/aeropress/aero_press_system_01.jpg

[Rich Johnston]

I've had great luck with my coffee press. What I've discovered is that if I had grounds it was because I over filled the press with H2O. It's hard to see the markings because of the steam. Here's my drill. Pour in 1 Qt HOT water. Stir. Then put the plunger/cap on. Let sit 4 or 5 min. Stir again. Slowly press the plunger. Works very well for me. Also, make sure that there are no grounds in the "piston"/plunger rings prior to use since it will not be able to get a good seal. Remember this thing is a mechanical device even if it's used for coffee.

[Motocentaur]

Alen,
I had the same problem with my Eddie Bauer lexan coffee press. I found the secret to ground free coffee with mine was to use a paper coffee filter wrapped around the plunger assembly. It seals against the press wall and keeps all of the grounds below the filter. Now I get ground free coffee most every time.... hope this helps..... it worked for me


Eric

Thanks - I'll try it!

[coopdway]

+1 on the aeropress! Every time I'm going to take it away for the weekend on the bike, the girls hide it somewhere. It's getting worn out making premium cups in the kitchen.