Fench Press

[Wagoneer]

I haven't done it in a long time, but eggshells WILL settle out the grounds. Nice trick to use when you're camping and using hot water and grounds, just mixed together...

I never doubted her (lest I get smacked with a spatula...still have it) but would like to know the science behind it.  Must be an acid/base thing.

[jakematic]

As for percolators, yuck!   I've never had a cup of percolator coffee that didn't suck.  Always tastes burned.

Have only seen this with dirty percolators or stovetop versions that are left one too long.
Just cleaned mine last night by running 1/2 vinegar and 1/2 water and it tastes great.
I go by the Hazel Burke rules - a clean pot makes good coffee, and 1 spoon per cup plus 1 for the pot. Darn tootin' !

It's true that "gourmets" will never get the water too hot for their coffee.
Then again I'm not willing to spend $10 on anything less than 3 pound of coffee 

Like beer, I don't drink it for the fine nuance in taste LOL.
That's what fine whiskey, Bordeaux, and espresso are for on special occasions.

Good read on the cold coffee.
How long can you store the concentrate, say if you froze it ?
Going to have to make some to try it heated up by adding hot water instead of milk.

[fritz_monroe]

I only have it in the fridge for a day or 2.  I store it in that glass bottle in the door.  When I want iced coffee, I mix it up.  I would guess that it would be good for months at least if frozen.

I've heard of people mixing it up with hot water and adding whatever they normally take in their coffee.  But I mainly do this in the Summer and I don't like hot coffee in the Summer.