French press coffee

I use a french press (by choice) almost every day. I notice the kick more than from drip coffee. You're probably just not letting it sit long enough before you press.

I also drink cowboy coffee sometimes- just straight up coffee grounds and water. That shit is stronger than a shot of espresso by the time I get done drinking it all.

Are you using proper grounds to water ratio? You should also let it steep for around 5 minutes. French presses are by far the best way to brew coffee. You'll allow the coffee to develop further in terms of taste, and the caffeine content should be just as high (if not higher) than drip.

I think you guys are right.  I'm not letting it steep long enough.

oh and you may find it interesting to know that a shot of drip coffee has more caffeine than a shot of espresso.  I always thought it was like the beer to shot ratio, but it's not.  I learned that from the history channel's history of coffee, which was really cool.  also, did you know coffee became popular in europe during the beginning of the industrial revolution?  at the time, ale was the most common drink, since a long time ago water would turn bad after sitting around for a while.  but once people started working with machines that could remove fingers and hands if they weren't careful, being constantly a little intoxicated was pretty hazardous.

i think this guy has it right. ive usually noticed more of a kick from french press. especially if you're using freshly ground beans.
also, cowboy coffee is some serious shit. seriously good.
anyone ever use one of those mini french presses for backpacking?

And before that it came from the middle east!

french press is dope, it says grind it course, but you should find a grind thats super fine but doesnt come through the mesh.

maybe even a better coffee is one of those stove top espresso makers, which boils water under the grinds and the steam gets up in there and releases coffee back down to the liquid, its so potent because you can steep for a while, and if you get good coffee its the best taste you can get.