I have used a coffee press for years. Makes a great cup of coffee. I have the 4 cup model, which actually makes about 2 travel mug size coffees. It is very easy to make - you put in 4 heaping scoops of coarse ground coffee (about a quick 16 count in the grinder) and then fill up with water that you heat up in the teapot, saucepan, etc. Stir and put the top plunger on and then sit for 4 minutes. When the time is up - press the plunger down, which traps the grounds and pour the coffee out. Here is what they look like:
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