Is it better with bean or Air filled...?
1671674
depends on weight. I loved my air one but did some fun stuff on it and it got a flat. if you are light than air.
1671675
Air filled very comfortable but quickly got a hole. I would buy bean filled next time because they last longer. I also like the way the beans conform to your body.
1671676
I honestly have to say that it is better with bean.....because it is kind of scary worrying about if it will pop or not. Plus bean is more comfortable.
385102
If you use whole beans and grind them a little coarse, that's the best option. However, I've used pre-ground beans and its worked fine, you just have to beware the extra-bitter magic dust that settles out into the last sip. This is probably true of any press though
1927649
This sounds crazy but my son ripped open his mighty beans and used the smaller sized metal balls/bearings. you might also use bearings or make balls with femo/clay idk just throwing it out there
559790
I like my coffee not as strong as most people, so I've adjusted the beans accordingly. Just practice till you get the strength you prefer.
231732
I eat it mostly with tomato sauce. Beans don't really have a flavor if they are unseasoned. I recommend not over cooking them because mine are never mushy like some people have said and they do cook faster than other pasta so keep an eye on them.
2253686
I dont think there is much of difference. You can actually mix in the cup and then drink from it. less clean up. We use frozen fruits for smoothies so why not veggies. If you want smoothies bullet is what you want.
449830
I only put in the amount of beans I want to grind for immediate use. I do not keep beans in the hopper but rather I have them in an airtight storage container which keeps them fresh for quite a long time. I buy whole beans about once a month. Keep them in a Friis coffee vault and the last beans out are just as good as the first ones. I would guess a couple of days probably won't make much difference.
1522489
Both packing peanuts and bean bag filler will work: many international customers use the bean bag filler (as they cannot often find packing peanuts). We have one Portable in the studio that has bean bag filler in it as well. The bean bag filler is a bit more difficult to pack as the beans tend to fly away. Packing peanuts have the advantage of being lighter and they make less mess when filling. For a quick video on how to fill the Bella Bun® posers using the packing peanuts you can view our website at http://www.bellabun.com/filling/.
898262
Somewhere in between. Better than instant, but, of course, not as good as fresh ground coffee made from good beans and brewed in a French press.
1308734
As I understand it, sand is a little softer and will cushion your hits a bit more, however the beans would toughen up your hands more. I think it's mostly just personal preference. I filled it with sand, I would imagine that beans would have to be replaced at some point due to breakage.
213053
You adjust the amount of beans by the setting of cups. I always tend to put in a little extra pre-ground just to make the coffee a bit stronger. If you do buy one of these, be sure to clean the part underneath the bean holder so it doesn't clog up. You really should do it once a week so it works at it's optimum. Hope this helps.
728976
Whole bean. Make sure you own a grinder or know a place that will grind it for you.
1961276
I use medium to fine. If you grind your own beans, you may want to experiment with different grinds to find what works best for you.
2198652
i dont fill it all the way, so i have had no issues with beans falling out. i have gone up to 8 spoonfuls of beans and still good.
379043
Sure, my wife and I do that all the time. I figure it's better to keep beans in the bag rather than sitting in the hopper, and plus we switch between regular and decaf. You get used to about what level to pour the beans to in order to make different amounts.
10944
You want expresso grind to be powder like and feel smooth between your fingers. If your beans are freshly roasted you can try one step less fine because the beans have a little more moisture in them. Really fresh ground beans should brew with some "crema" brown foam on top. That amount of crema is a clue to freshness. Different beans with different roast times also can change the "best" grind setting. Experiment, LOL
449831
Assuming you care about getting the best flavor in your brew, don't store beans in the hopper. Keep them in an air-tight, light-proof container.