French Press Brew Guide

About the French Press

The classic French Press. Reliable, steady and consistent since 1929. Producing a full and creamy body, The French Press delivers the luxury of multiple cups with very little hassle.

Brew Essentials

Coffee: 27g fresh-roasted beans (5-6 tbsp)
Grind: Medium to Coarse
Water: 400g (13.5 oz) @ 200F
Brew time: 4m
Serves: 13 oz of coffee (2 cups)

If using an 8 cup French Press, double the quantity of coffee and water.

Brew Equipment

French Press (4 cup)
Kettle
Burr grinder
Digital kitchen scale (recommended)
Timer
Thermometer (preferred)

Water Prep

1. Heat your fresh, filtered water to 200F (just off boil).
2. Preheat your French Press and cups with hot water. Discard water before brewing.

Coffee Prep

1. Weigh 27 grams of coffee and grind your beans to the consistency of kosher salt (coarse).

2. Tip your ground coffee into your French Press. Level your grounds with a gentle shake.

Ready to use your French Press?

Place your French Press onto your digital scale.Tare to 0.

The French Press Plunge

Start your timer.

0 – 15 seconds:Pour 200g of water in a circular motion (or until your French Press is half full)

15 – 30 seconds: Enjoy the bloom, then stir.

30 – 45 seconds:Pour in the remaining 200g of water to the top of your French Press (400g total). Rest the lid on the top. Do NOT stir any further. Do NOT plunge yet.

0.45 – 4 minutes: Wait until the timer hits 4 minutes, then slowly plunge to the bottom.

Serve and Enjoy

We recommend to decant your coffee from your French Press as soon as brewing is complete. Leaving your coffee in contact with the coffee grounds leads to over-extraction and can cause a bitter and foul taste.

Remember to discard your coffee grounds, compost if possible. Clean your equipment with hot water.

Reflection

Too difficult to plunge? Make your grind a little coarser.

Too easy to plunge? Make your grind a little finer.

Tasting weak? Next time try 30g coffee with the same 400g water. Or try a finer grind.
Tasting too strong? Next time try 24g coffee with the same 400g water. Or try a coarser grind.

Tasting bitter or stale? Maybe your filter needs to be replaced. Coffee oils can stain and cause filters to taste foul after prolonged use. Make sure you clean before and after brewing with hot boiling water.