214255 Wed Sep 22 12:12:23 -0700 2004 2 18 Manhattan 0 1140997 Have tried every type and brand of coffee available; have tried several different pots - my latest being the french press - cannot seem to obtain a strong and consistent cup of coffee - any hints or suggestions - I usually use 5 tablespoons to one mug of water and at times my coffee is watery and not full-bodied - any ideas greatly appreciated. Wed Sep 22 12:12:23 -0700 2004 0 peggy 1 1140999 Get your hands on some good beans (Porto Rico Importing Co.) and get a good dark french roast, keep the beans whole. Store it in a air tight container (zip lock is fine) on the counter top or wherever, just not fridge or freezer. Grind up a enough for 2 days or so and store in another airtight container. Take out French Press (best method IMO), 1 heaping tablespoon for each cup, fill with hot water & let sit for 4 minutes, no more, no less. THen you'll have it! Wed Sep 22 12:20:25 -0700 2004 1140997 0 Raymond 1 1141002 Peggy, please repost your query on the General Topics board, where subjects not specifically about Manhattan chow belong. We'll then delete this thread. Wed Sep 22 12:22:42 -0700 2004 1140997 2 The Chowhound Team