The French Press Brewing Method

The French press (or cafetière) is one of the world's oldest and most widely used brewing devices. It is inexpensive, user-friendly, and often highly consistent, making it an easy way to experience specialty coffee at home.

Curious about the capabilities of your French press? Learn how to enhance your coffee brewing technique by continuing to read.

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Before you brew

• Ensure that your French press has been cleaned thoroughly since your last use. Any old grinds caught in the mesh filter can impart unpleasant flavors to your coffee.

• For optimal results, we recommend beginning with whole bean coffee and grinding it with a burr grinder before brewing. If you grind your coffee too soon, it will quickly lose many components that give it its aromatic and flavorful qualities.

• We believe utilizing a scale simplifies brewing, despite its seeming complexity, because it eliminates the element of guesswork.

The French Press Brewing Method

Step 1: Start boiling water

Turn the stove burner under the kettle to high heat. Start with a minimum of 500 grams of water in your kettle. Measure and grind five tablespoons or 27 grams of coffee in the interim.

Step 2: Put coffee in a french press

Pour the coffee into the press and gently shake it to even the grinds. Starting the timer, add hot water to the grinds in a circular motion until the press is half full. Pause to enjoy the blossom.

Step 3: Swirl and add more water

After 30 seconds, stir the grounds with a chopstick or spoon and add more water. Pour water evenly onto the top of the press, place the cover on, and set the plunger lightly on the ground.

Step 4: Plunge and Pour

Wait until the timer reaches 4:00, then slowly press the plunger down to strain the coffee grounds. Immediately pour the coffee into your mug.

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