French Press Coffee Guide

What Is French Press Coffee

French press is a full immersion brewing method. Coffee grounds steep directly in hot water before being separated by a metal filter. This method produces a rich and full bodied cup.

What You Need

French press brewer
Coarse ground coffee
Hot water
Timer
Stirring spoon

Recommended Ratio

1:15 coffee to water ratio.

Example
30 g coffee
450 g water

Brewing Steps

  1. Add coarse ground coffee to the French press.

  2. Pour a small amount of hot water over the coffee and let it bloom for 30 seconds.

  3. Add the remaining water.

  4. Stir gently and place the lid on top.

  5. Steep for about 4 minutes.

  6. Press the plunger slowly and pour.

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