How to Brew French Press Coffee

The basics

• Coffee30 g (about 6 tbsp)
• Water480 g (16 oz), filtered
• Ratio1:16
• GrindCoarse, like sea salt
• Temperature200°F (93°C)
• Time4:00 steep

You'll need

• French press
• Kettle
• Burr grinder
• Kitchen scale
• Spoon
• Timer

Step by step

1. Step 1

   Heat your water

   Bring filtered water to a boil and let it rest for 30 seconds. Swirl a splash around the press to warm it, then pour it out.

2. Step 2

   Grind coarse

   Grind 30 g of beans coarse, like sea salt. Grind too fine and the plunger gets hard to push and the cup turns muddy.

3. Step 3

   Add coffee and water

   Add the grounds, start a timer and pour in all 480 g of water, making sure every bit of coffee gets wet.

4. Step 4

   Steep for 4 minutes

   Set the lid on with the plunger pulled all the way up and let it steep. At 4:00, give the crust a gentle stir so the grounds sink.

5. Step 5

   Press slowly

   Push the plunger down with steady, gentle pressure. It should take about 20 seconds.

6. Step 6

   Pour it all out

   Serve right away and pour any extra into a carafe. Coffee left sitting on the grounds keeps brewing and turns bitter.

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