French Press coffee is a unique brewing method that yields a very full and rich cup of coffee. The intent of a French press is to brew only what you and your guests will drink immediately. Coffee that is left in the press for longer periods of time will not only cool down, but continue to extract coffee into the liquid and that just might not taste too good.
A timer of some sort is really helpful in brewing a French press.
DOSAGE (COFFEE : WATER) – 60 grams : 1000 grams
- Start with fresh, filtered, cold water and bring it to boil in a kettle or stove top.
- Grind your coffee just before brewing on the coarsest setting.
- Use 60 grams of coffee for a 32 oz. press. (Or measure 1 tablespoon of ground coffee into the press for each oz. of water.)
- Let the water cool down from a boil approximately 30 seconds.
- Set the timer for 4 minutes, then pour water over the grounds evenly so the are fully saturated. Leave enough room for the lid.
- Start the timer. After 1 minute, gently stir the coffee. You may need to add a bit more water at this time.
- Place the top of the press on top of the carafe to retain heat.
- After a total of 4 minutes, gently press the coffee to the bottom of the pot. You don’t need to force it.
- Pour your coffee and enjoy.