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How to Brew a French Press

Posted on August 10, 2023


Let’s all welcome the long-standing French Press into the world of premium single-origin coffee! With a few key steps, this quick guide will show you how to get the best flavor out of this classic immersion brewer. 


What You’ll Need

  • Fresh coffee beans.
  • Grinder—ideally a burr grinder.
  • Kettle—if brewing pour-over style.
  • Filtered water.
  • Scale—ideally with 0.1g increments..
  • Timer—phone, scale timer, etc.
  • French Press.

Setting Up

Grind 30g similar to coarse sea salt. 

Add coffee. Place on scale and tare.  

Boil 500ml (about 20oz) of filtered water.

*to double recipe, grind slightly coarser.

Brewing

Start timer. Pour 500g of water.

At 4:00, use a spoon to "break the crust” that has formed on top. 

Use two spoons to scoop and discard lingering “foam”.

Allow coffee to steep for 5 more minutes.

Push plunger until filter screen is just below surface of the coffee liquid.

Pour into mug.

Tip: refrain from tilting French Press more than 90 degrees. This will prevent you from having excess coffee grounds in your final cup. 


You did it! As the coffee cools, grab a quick a photo and tag us on social media! As you master your technique, we’ll be with you every step of the way.

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