WHY FRENCH PRESS?
This brewing method is one of the easiest ways to make
coffee. The coffee is submerged in hot water for the full
brewing time, resulting in a full bodied cup of coffee. It offers
more punch than a pour over . Finally, the use of a metal
filter helps extracts some of the bean’s natural oils, creating
an umami packed and silly cup of coffee.
This brewing method is one of the easiest ways to make
coffee. The coffee is submerged in hot water for the full
brewing time, resulting in a full bodied cup of coffee. It offers
more punch than a pour over . Finally, the use of a metal
filter helps extracts some of the bean’s natural oils, creating
an umami packed and silly cup of coffee.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
Electric Kettle • 13g coarsely ground beans • French Press
Scale • Hot water - 93-95 degrees Celsius • Cup
Steps to Brew Coffee Using a French Press
1. Measure and Grind Your Coffee
- Measure out the coffee beans according to your desired coffee-to-water ratio.
- Grind the beans to a medium-coarse consistency, similar to breadcrumbs.
2. Boil Water
- Bring your water to a boil and then let it cool for about 30 seconds to achieve the ideal brewing temperature (around 200°F or 93°C).
3. Preheat the French Press
- Pour some hot water into the French press to preheat it, then discard the water.
4. Add Coffee Grounds
- Add the measured coffee grounds to the preheated French press.
5. Add Hot Water
- Start a timer and pour hot water over the coffee grounds, making sure to saturate them evenly.
- Pour enough water to fill the French press, maintaining the proper coffee-to-water ratio.
6. Stir the Coffee
- Give the coffee and water mixture a gentle stir to ensure all the grounds are fully immersed.
7. Steep
- Place the lid on the French press with the plunger pulled all the way up.
- Allow the coffee to steep for 4 minutes. Adjust the time if you prefer a stronger or weaker brew.
8. Plunge
- After the coffee has steeped, slowly press the plunger down. Apply even pressure to avoid splashing or forcing grounds through the filter.
9. Serve
- Pour the coffee immediately into your mug or serving vessel to prevent over-extraction, which can make the coffee bitter.
10. Clean the French Press
- Discard the used coffee grounds and rinse all parts of the French press thoroughly.
TIPS
French press is quite forgiving when it comes to grind size,
so don’t worry too heavily about it. Aim for somewhere the
size of breadcrumbs. Once the coffee is brewed, plunge
slowly. Sometimes small coffee grounds will be mixed into
the coffee, which some people like! If you want to avoid it,
plunge as slow as possible and pour into your cup slowly.
By following these steps, you'll be able to brew a rich and flavorful cup of coffee using a French press. Enjoy your delicious brew!
