How to Make French Press Coffee

how to make the prefect cup of French press coffee

Course Drinks

Cuisine American, French, Swiss

Keyword coffee, french press

Prep Time 1

Cook Time 4

Total Time 5

Servings

Calories 1kcal

Grind the coffee beans to a coarse consistency, resembling sea salt. Avoid grinding too fine, as this can lead to over-extraction and sediment in your cup.
Preheating your fresh press helps maintain the temperature of the brewed coffee. Rinse the fresh press with hot water, then discard the water.
Place the freshly ground coffee into the preheated fresh press. Slowly pour hot water (200°F or 93°C) over the coffee grounds, ensuring that all the grounds are saturated.
Start with a small amount of water, allowing the coffee to bloom for about 30 seconds. This helps release trapped gases and enhances the flavor extraction.
After the blooming phase, pour the remaining hot water into the fresh press. Gently stir the coffee-water mixture to ensure even extraction. Place the plunger on top of the fresh press but do not plunge just yet.
Let the coffee steep for approximately 3-4 minutes, depending on your taste preferences and the coffee’s strength.
Once the steeping time is complete, slowly press the plunger down, applying even pressure. The mesh filter will separate the brewed coffee from the grounds, ensuring a clean cup.
Pour the freshly pressed coffee into your favorite mug and enjoy.

For a standard french press, a general guideline is to use a coffee-to-water ratio of 1:15. Measure your coffee based on this ratio, adjusting it to suit your taste preferences. For example, if you’re using 30 grams of coffee, you’ll need approximately 450-510 milliliters of water.

Calories: 1kcal | Sodium: 13mg | Calcium: 8mg