FRENCH PRESS

French press method is a detailed way of brewing a cup of coffee. It is all about precision where timing is vital: when to break the crust and knowing how much water to pour. This brewing method is well-known for its robust flavor profile. If you are one who like bold coffee profiles then French press would be your best companion. 

Necessities

  • French Press
  • Gooseneck Kettle
  • Coffee Scale (grams option required)
  • Ground Coffee

Coffee & Water

3 Cups - 300g water / 19g coffee

8 Cups - 900g water / 58g coffee

12 Cups - 1350g water / 87g coffee

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STEP 1

Boil about 8 ounces more water than you need for brewing. You will use this for brewing as well as preheating your French press.

STEP 2

Once the water is at a boil, preheat the French press by pouring the 8 ounces of water. Once the French press is pre-heated pour the same water from your French press into your cups to pre-heat them as well. 

STEP 3

Weigh the coffee. If you have whole bean, adjust your grinder to grind the coffee that is appropriate to the French press measurement similar to above reference. 

STEP 4

Place your French press on the scale. Scale should be at zero as the French press is on it. If not, place the French press on the scale and tare it to zero. Once the scale is at zero, place the grounded coffee in the French press. Tare the scale to zero again. 

STEP 5

Set the timer for 5-7 minutes. A shorter brew time will produce a brighter flavor profile. A longer brew will produce a sweeter cup with a bolder profile. 

STEP 6

Start the timer as you begin to pour the freshly boiled hot water. Completely steep the grounds as you pour. This will allow the grounds to saturate and bloom allowing more prominent notes to appear in your cup. 

STEP 7

Once all water has been poured into the French press, you will notice coffee grounds will float on top forming a crust. Let this sit for 1 minute. This is an important step for it allows the coffee to de-gas. This will allow the water to produce the full profile of the coffee. This vital step is called “blooming”. 

STEP 8

After one minute, break the crust by going down with a spoon. Begin stirring the coffee every 15-30 seconds to prevent the coffee from settling at the bottom of the container. This will produce a smooth extraction. 

STEP 9

Stop stirring one minute before the timer is up. The last minute of not stirring the coffee will let the grounds settle at the bottom. This will help keep the sediments from not appearing in your cup.

STEP 10 

Place the plunger on the French press and press it down slowly to ½” above the layer of coffee grounds at the bottom. Pour out the water preheating the cups. Serve the coffee and enjoy!