French Press
What You Need:
- Burr Grinder
- Kettle
- Scale
- 4-cup French Press (double recipe for an 8-cup model)
- Spoon
- Timer
- 40g coffee
- 550g water (plus additional water to rinse the filter)
Basic Parameters:
- 40 grams coffee
- Course grind
- 550 grams water
- 4:00 minute total brew time
Method Highlights:
The French press is extremely easy to use and produces coffee with a heavier body and mouth feel than most pour over methods.
How to Brew
Step 1
Heat water to a boil (or about 205 degrees if using a digital thermometer).
Step 2
Grind coffee to a course particle size.
Step 3
Preheat the French press by rinsing it with water.
Step 4
Put the ground coffee into the press and fill one-third with water.
Step 5
Stir the grounds with the spoon to promote degassing and an even saturation. Let the coffee bloom for about 45 seconds.
Step 6
Fill the press with water and cover it with the plunger.
Step 7
After 4 minutes, slowly push the plunger down to filter the coffee.
Step 8
Pour into a mug and enjoy!
