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French Press Brew Guide
The French Press is the perfect trouble-free brewing equipment for almost every lazy morning where you need that caffeine kick with minimum effort. Done right, The French Press produces a delicious cup of coffee with a flavorful medium mouthfeel.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
- The French Press brewer
- Grinder (If using coffee beans)
- Coffee
- Hot Water
- Timer
- Spoon
BREW TIME
- 4 Mins
LET’S GET STARTED
STEP
01
Measure and grind
Measure 20g of coffee and grind them to a kosher salt consistency.
STEP
02
Preheat the press
Preheat your French Press including the plunger.
STEP
03
Add coffee
Add the coffee into the brewing chamber and give it a gentle shake to evenly distribute the grounds.
STEP
04
Get brewing
Start the timer and Add 150ml of water just off boil in a circular motion to ensure all grounds are completely and evenly saturated.
STEP
05
Break the crust
After 30 seconds, you will notice a layer of coffee particles afloat. This is called the crust. Take your spoon and give the brew a gentle stir breaking the crust and mixing the bottom particles with the top particles and the liquid.
STEP
06
Finish the brew
Add the remaining 150ml of water and close the chamber with the plunger.
STEP
07
Wait and plunge
Let the coffee brew till the timer reads 4 minutes and then push the plunger all the way down.
STEP
08
Decant and Enjoy
Immediately decant the coffee to prevent the coffee from over extracting. Pour into your favorite mug and enjoy.