French Press Guide
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Immersion
French Press
Rich, full-bodied and forgiving. The easiest way to a great cup at home.
- Coffee20g
- Water300g at 93°C
- GrindCoarse
- Brew time4 min
What you'll need
- French press / cafetière
- Kettle
- Scale
- Spoon (not metal on glass)
Step by step
- Heat your waterBring water to just below the boil, about 93°C.
- Weigh and grindWeigh out 20g of coffee and grind it coarse, like breadcrumbs.
- Warm the pressSwirl some hot water in the French press to warm it up, then pour it out.
- Add coffee and water 0:00Add the grounds, then pour in all the water, making sure every bit of coffee gets wet. Start a timer.
- Stir 1:00After a minute, gently push the floating crust under and give it a light stir.
- Skim 3:30Scoop off the foam and fine grounds sitting on top. This keeps sludge out of your cup.
- Plunge 4:00Press the plunger down slowly and steadily.
- Pour and enjoyPour straight away so the coffee doesn't keep brewing.
Tips & troubleshooting
Muddy cup?
Grind coarser and make sure you skim before plunging.
Pour it all
Don't leave coffee sitting on the grounds. Decant into a jug if you're not drinking it all.
Try it with Arawyn's Dream
Toffee, cocoa and a smooth nutty finish: made for a cafetière. Order French Press grind if you're not grinding at home.