French Press Brew Guide
What Is French Press Coffee?
French press coffee is a method of manually brewing coffee using a french press. This method is straightforward and produces a rich, full-bodied cup of coffee, as a result of the coffee ground being immersed in the hot water for the duration of the brew.
What You Need:
Water
Coffee Beans
Grinder
Kettle
Stirring Utensil
French Press
Timer
Scale (Optional)
How To Brew French Press Coffee:
Step 1:
Bring your water up to about 195ºF-205ºF using your kettle.
Step 2:
Grind your coffee beans to a coarse grind level.
Step 3:
Add ground coffee to the french press.
Step 4:
Pour about half your hot water over the grounds, and stir gently, letting it bloom for 30 seconds.
Step 5:
Pour the rest of your water into the french press, and give it another stir to make sure all the grounds are saturated.
Step 6:
Place the lid on with the plunger pulled up, and let the coffee steep for 4 minutes. (steep time will vary from 3-5 minutes depending on strength preference)
Step 7:
Gently press the plunger down to separate the grounds from the brewed coffee.
Step 8:
Serve immediately! In order to prevent over-extraction and the bitter tastes that can come along with it.
A note on ratio:
For the french press brewing method we recommend a ratio of 1:15 coffee to water. Here's a basic breakdown by the common tablespoon if we consider a single cup of coffee to be 8 ounces:
- 1 cup= 8 oz water + 2 tablespoons coffee
- 2 cups= 16 oz water +4 tablespoons coffee
- 3 cups= 24 oz water + 6 tablespoons coffee
- 4 cups= 32 oz water + 8 tablespoons coffee