French press brew guide

The French press is simple and comforting: no paper filter, just coffee, water, and time. With a slightly coarser grind and a gentle touch, you get a round, sweet, well-balanced cup.

Adapted from James Hoffmann’s method.

How to brew a French press

You will need:

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French press brew guide

Parameters:

  • percent Ratio: 16.6:1 (30 g coffee → 500 g water)
  • grain Grind size: Medium-coarse
  • device_thermostat Water temperature: 92 ºC
  • schedule Total time: ~8 mins

Steps:

  • Add 30g of ground coffee to the french press.

  • Add 500g of hot water.

  • Leave the coffee to infuse for 4 minutes.

  • With a spoon, stir once to break up the crust and then carefully remove the foam and floating coffee grounds from the surface.

  • Insert the piston so that the filter is resting on the surface of the liquid, without pressing down further. Let the coffee rest for another 4 minutes to clarify and cool slightly.

  • Pour the coffee into a cup or serving vessel carefully so as not to disturb the grounds.

French press brew guide

Parameters:

  • percent Ratio: 16.6:1 (30 g coffee → 500 g water)
  • grain Grind size: Medium-coarse
  • device_thermostat Water temperature: 92 ºC
  • schedule Total time: ~8 mins

Steps:

  • Add 30g of ground coffee to the french press.

  • Add 500g of hot water.

  • Leave the coffee to infuse for 4 minutes.

  • With a spoon, stir once to break up the crust and then carefully remove the foam and floating coffee grounds from the surface.

  • Insert the piston so that the filter is resting on the surface of the liquid, without pressing down further. Let the coffee rest for another 4 minutes to clarify and cool slightly.

  • Pour the coffee into a cup or serving vessel carefully so as not to disturb the grounds.