Quick Answer
French press is a full-immersion method that produces a heavier-bodied cup. Use a coarse grind, steep for about 4 minutes, and press slowly.
You'll Need
- French press
- Coffee
- Water
- Grinder
- Scale or measuring spoon
- Timer
Grind
Coarse — think coarse sea salt.
Ratio
Starting point: 1:15 coffee-to-water ratio. For example: 20g coffee → 300g water.
Water
Approximately 195–205°F.
Brew
- Grind coffee coarse
- Add coffee to the French press
- Add hot water
- Stir gently
- Allow coffee to steep for about 4 minutes
- Press slowly
- Pour immediately
Troubleshooting
- Too bitter? → Grind coarser, or reduce extraction (shorter steep)
- Too sour? → Grind finer, or increase extraction (longer steep)
- Too weak? → Increase your coffee dose
Connoisseur Tip
Pour immediately after pressing — coffee left sitting in the press keeps extracting and will taste noticeably more bitter within a few minutes.