Brewing Guide: French Press

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If a robust, full-bodied cup is what after, than a French Press might just be your go-to brewing method! Here are our guidelines for the perfect French Press.

Equipment:

• 8-cup French Press

• 1 L kettle

• Coffee Grinder

• Timer

• Tablespoon, measuring cups, or scale

Step 1:

Heat 1 liter of water in the kettle to 205 degrees by bringing it to a boil and letting it sit for 30 seconds. 

Step 2:

Warm up the French Press by rinsing it with hot water.

Step 3:

Measure out 49 grams (about 8 tablespoons or 1/2 cup) of coarsely ground coffee.

Step 4:

Pour 400 grams of water over the grounds (approximately halfway up the French Press. Start the timer and let it brew for 30 seconds.

* This step is called the bloom, where the hot water releases gases in the ground coffee and causes it to expand. A thick crust of coffee will form.

Step 5:

Once the timer hits 30 seconds, stir the coffee gently for 5 seconds to mix the coffee grounds around and break the crust.

Step 6:

Pour the remaining 430 grams of hot water over the coffee (to just below the spout leaving 1 inch of space at the top). Place the lid on the French Press with the plunger pulled all the way up. Let the coffee steep until the timer reads 4 minutes. 

Step 8:

Slowly press the plunger all the way down to filter the grounds from the coffee. Pour the coffee immediately into two coffee mugs.

* To clean the French Press, add a little water to the grounds, give it a good swirl, and empty into the trash or compost bin.