Does a french coffee press make a great deal of difference in the taste, or I should say, ?30 dollars worth?

Q : I'm thinking of getting one for Christmas, but I hesitate if it's just going to taste like another cup of coffee. Also, how many seconds do you count for the perfect grind size(home grinder) for said press?
A : To me, a French Press is the best way to brew coffee. It is so much smoother, and the coffee never tastes burnt. Also, buying a French Press isn't exactly like buying a coffee maker....expensive ones don't really make that much of a difference. I bought one for $10 and it makes great coffee. Even though filters are not really expensive, you will never have to worry about buying them again! Plus, there is much less of a mess to worry about.

I can't help you with how many seconds you need to hold the grind for, but do know that you are going to want to grind it as coarse as you can. Fine grounds will leave sediment in the coffee and you will have one nasty cup of coffee. Do not grind your coffee as long as you would for your pot you use now.

What is the best coffee press for a reasonable price?

Q : I'm looking to buy a coffee press but I'm not sure which one is the best for the price...any suggestions?
A : http://shop.avon.com/shop/product.aspx?pf_id=41024


Cheap, but I don't know how well it works.

how do you use a personal coffee press?

Q : i purchased a stainless steel personal coffee press a few
years ago and have recurrent issues that effect my use.

number one...the filter on the end of the plunger often times
slides up forcing me to undo it and replunge

and

number two...about an ounce of liquid is trapped
under the filter that seems to be just waste leaving
me with net a less than complete cup of coffee.

do all personal presses have these problems and
how is the best way to deal with them?
A : http://www.videojug.com/film/how-to-make-cafetiere-coffee

i've only made it a few times, and each time it tasted good. there might be a mechanical defect in your coffee press. The ounce of liquid remaining is usually discarded, since it is extra strong. Make sure the plunger is screwed on nice and tight.

Techniques for ensuring coffee drips slowly from a vietnamese coffee press?

Q : I know how to use vietnamese coffee press but every time I use one the waters seeps through so quickly and it comes out very weak-strength. I've played with adding and different amounts of coffee and tightening and un tightening it but it still comes out quickly. Please help!
A : Use the espresso grind for your coffee.