TO BREW COFFEE WITH FRENCH PRESS
The French Press is one of the most popular manual brewing devices, known for its full‑bodied flavor and rich mouthfeel. It’s simple, affordable, and perfect for highlighting the natural oils and textures of coffee.
🛠️ What You’ll Need
French Press (4‑cup size recommended)
Fresh coffee beans (medium to dark roast works best)
Grinder → grind to coarse (like sea salt)
Filtered water (90–95°C / 195–205°F)
Stirring spoon
Timer
Standard Recipe
Coffee: 18–20g (for 300ml water)
Water: 300ml
Grind size: Coarse
Brew time: 4 minutes
🔑 Step‑by‑Step Brewing Guide
Preheat French Press with hot water, then discard.
Add ground coffee to the carafe.
Pour hot water evenly over coffee grounds.
Stir gently to ensure all grounds are saturated.
Place lid with plunger pulled up.
Steep for 4 minutes.
Press plunger down slowly to separate grounds.
Serve immediately.
✅ Flavor Profile
Produces full‑bodied, rich coffee with natural oils.
Less clarity than pour‑over, but more texture.
Ideal for bold roasts and single‑origin beans.
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
Grind too fine → leads to muddy coffee and difficult plunging.
Not stirring → uneven extraction.
Over‑steeping → bitter taste.
📌 Troubleshooting
Coffee too bitter → grind coarser or reduce steep time.
Coffee too weak → grind finer or increase coffee dose.
Plunger resistance → grind too fine or too much coffee.
