How to Brew Coffee Using a French Press
Why choose a french press?
The french press gives you bold, rich, and strong flavor with the freedom to brew your coffee to your specific tastes.
Instructions
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Weigh out and grind the coffee using a medium grind setting.
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Add the coffee to the French Press. Pour the hot water over the coffee.
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Let the coffee bloom for 45 seconds. Break the crust that has formed on top with a spoon, then vigorously stir the slurry.
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Place the plunger on top of the press and let it sit for 4 minutes.
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Slowly press the plunger downward. The entire plunge should take 30 seconds.
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Let it sit another 30 seconds to let any fines sink to the bottom.
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Serve and enjoy!
What You Need
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Ground Coffee - Medium Grind
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French Press
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Scale
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Spoon
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Hot water (around 205°F)
Recommended Ratio
We recommend a 1:16 coffee to water ratio. For a 3 cup french press, use:
19g of coffee
300g of water
Brew Time
5 minutes