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Its simple! First, select the method of roast that you will use, whether it is pan-roasting on top of your kitchen stove, using a hot-air popcorn popper, or with a home roaster specifically designed for home roasting coffee beans. Be careful if you are selecting a method such as using a hot-air popcorn popper, as all poppers are not suitable for roasting, and could result in a fire and serious injuries! Do some research before you decide to use an "alternative" method of roasting. The safest way to home roast is to stick with a well designed and built home roaster. You do NOT need to spend a fortune on a home roaster, there are roasters now on the market that are very affordable, and do a great job of roasting. Once you have selected a roaster that will suit your needs, the next step is to learn a little about the roasting process. See our other sections under "All about Home Roasting" for more information on the roasting process. The final step of roasting, is to purchase the beans you will use to create your favorite cup. There are many out there, some good, some bad. Stick with a reputable bean dealer, like Bald Mountain, and you wont be sorry. Our beans are carefully selected to suit our discriminating tastes, if we dont like them, you wont either, so... we dont sell "bad beans", period. If you have questions concerning your roasting adventures, just let us know, well be glad to share our knowledge with you so you can experience the "best" cup youve ever had!

French Press use: 1. Place pot on a dry, flat, non-slip surface. Hold handle firmly, then pull the plunger unit straight up and out of the pot. 2. For each 1.25 dl, 4 oz cup, put 1 rounded tablespoon or 1 BODUM scoop of coarse ground coffee into the pot. CAUTION: Use only coarse ground coffee. Fine grind can clog the filter and create high pressure. Place coffee maker on a heat proof, non-slip surface. 3. Pour hot, not boiling, water into the pot. Leave a minimum of 2.5 cm, 1 inch of space at the top. Stir the brew with a plastic spoon. CAUTION: Metal spoons can scratch or chip the glass beaker and cause breakage. 4. Place the plunger unit on top of the pot. Turn the lid to close off the pour spout opening does not apply to the Brazil models. Do not press down. Let the coffee brew for 2-4 minutes, depending on your preference in taste. Youll find the longer the water has contact with grounf coffee, the more bitter your brew will become. 5. Hold the pot handle firmly with the spout turned away from you, then using just the weight of your hand, apply slight pressure on top of the knob to lower the plunger straight down into the pot. Lowering the plunger slowly with minimal pressure produces best results. If the filter clogs or it becomes difficult to push down the plunger you should remove the plunger from the pot, stir the brew and then slowly plunge again. WARNING: Using excessive force can cause scalding liquid to shoot out of the pot. 6. Turn the lid to open the pour spout and then pour coffee. 7. Unscrew the filter assembly and clean the plunger unit after each use. All parts are dishwasher safe. 8. Scald Hazard:Excessive plunging force can cause scalding hot liquid to shoot out of pot.Do not plunge with force.Turn lid to close spout.Use only coarse ground coffee. Safety Instructions:· Not for stove top use.· Check glass beaker for scratches, cracks or chips. Do not use a pot which is scratched, chipped or cracked. Install a replacement beaker before using the pot again.· Keep children away while using. Hot water is a hazard to small children!· Do not allow children to use this coffee maker.

Chemex® Brewing Instructions 1. Open the Chemex-Bonded® Coffee Filter into a cone. One side should have three layers. Place the cone in the top of your coffeemaker with the thick portion toward the pouring spout. 2. Using Regular or Automatic Grind coffee only, put one rounded tablespoon of coffee per 5 oz. cup into the filter cone. If you prefer stronger coffee, use more; there is never any bitterness in coffee brewed using the Chemex® method. 3. When the water is boiling, remove it from the heat until it stops boiling vigorously. It should now be at about 200ºF, a perfect brewing temperature. Pour a small amount of water over the coffee grounds, just enough to wet them without floating. This is important because it allows the grounds to bloom, so the desirable coffee elements can be released. 4. After this first wetting simply pour more water, soaking the grounds each time, but keeping the water level well below the top of the coffeemaker. Once the desired amount of coffee is brewed, dispose of the spent grounds by lifting the filter out of the coffeemaker. And thats it! You are now ready to enjoy a perfect cup of coffee!