A French press makes a full-bodied cup of coffee without paper filters. You only need a few things: coarsely ground coffee, hot water, and four minutes of patience. Here’s how it works in four steps.
The recipe at a glance
| Ingredient | Guideline |
|---|---|
| Coffee | 30 grams |
| Water | 450 grams, 92 to 94°C (1:15 ratio) |
| Grind | coarse |
| Stir | after 1 minute |
| Total time | 4 minutes |
| Press | slowly, then pour immediately |
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The four steps
- Weigh and grind. Coarsely grind 30 grams of coffee.
- Pour and stir. Pour 450 grams of water over the coffee and stir after 1 minute.
- Let steep. Put the lid on and let the coffee steep for a total of 4 minutes.
- Press slowly. Slowly press down the plunger and pour the coffee immediately.
Why pour immediately?
As long as the coffee remains in the pot, the water continues to extract flavor from the coffee. This can make the cup taste more bitter. Therefore, pour everything out immediately, even if you’re only drinking one cup.
Adjusting the flavor
Does your cup taste too weak or sour? Try grinding slightly less coarsely or letting the coffee steep a little longer. Does it taste bitter? Then grind more coarsely or reduce the steeping time. Read more about grinding in the best grind size for each brewing method and the ultimate guide to coffee grinding.
Ready to taste?
- Browse our French presses.
- Choose a coffee to go with it from our specialty coffee.
- Still not sure? Read which brewing method suits you.
