Get the most out of your French press with this foolproof method for rich, full-bodied coffee.
Rinse your French press with hot water to preheat it, then discard the water. Add 60g of coarse ground coffee to the empty French press.
Pour just enough hot water (about 100ml) to saturate the grounds. Stir gently and let the coffee bloom for 30 seconds.
Pour the remaining 800ml of hot water in a slow, circular motion. Fill the French press almost to the top, leaving room for the plunger.
Place the lid on the French press with the plunger pulled all the way up. Set a timer and let the coffee steep for exactly 4 minutes.
Slowly and steadily press the plunger down with gentle, even pressure. Pour the coffee immediately to prevent over-extraction. Enjoy your perfect French press coffee!
Use a coarse grind similar to breadcrumbs. Fine grinds will pass through the filter and create muddy coffee.
4 minutes is the sweet spot. Less time = under-extracted, more time = over-extracted and bitter.
Press slowly and steadily. If there's too much resistance, your grind might be too fine.
Don't let coffee sit in the French press after pressing. Transfer to a thermal carafe to maintain quality.