French Press Coffee
A classic method of brewing coffee by steeping ground coffee in hot water and separating the grounds using a metal mesh filter.
Preparation Time
- Prep: 5 mins
- Brew: 4 mins
- Total: 10 mins
Ingredients
- 16g coffee beans (medium-coarse grind)
- 300g hot water (93°C/200°F)
Equipment Needed
- French Press
- Coffee grinder
- Scale
- Kettle
- Timer
Instructions
- Heat water to 93°C (200°F)
- Grind coffee beans to medium-coarse consistency (about 18 clicks on standard grinder)
- Pre-heat French Press by rinsing with hot water and discard the rinse water
- Add ground coffee to the French Press
- Pour hot water over the grounds, saturating them evenly
- Place lid on top without pressing down the plunger
- Let steep for 4 minutes
- Slowly press the plunger down to separate grounds from coffee
- Pour immediately into cups to prevent over-extraction
Notes
- Use freshly ground coffee for best results
- Water temperature is crucial - too hot will make bitter coffee
- Don’t leave brewed coffee in the French Press as it will continue to extract
- Grind size should be coarse like sea salt
- Clean the French Press thoroughly after each use
- For stronger coffee, use more grounds; for weaker, use less