The French Press Method

Coffee Dose

Varies by French Press size

Grind Size

Course

Water + Temp

 90°C to  96°C

Brew time

3-4 Minutes

Balance Coffee Brewing Scale:

• For a three cup French press, use 20 grams of coffee and 300ml of water
• For a four cup French press, use 40 grams of coffee and 600ml of water
• For an eight cup French press, 55 grams of coffee and 850ml of water
• For a 12 cup French press, use 90 grams of coffee and 1.4 litres of water

The French Press Method

1. Grind the desired amount of coffee. A French press works best with a coarse grind.
2. Before you start using the French press, put your kettle on and heat your water to a temperature of 90 to 96°C.
3. Place the French press on top of your food scale, then reset the scale to zero. Add the appropriate amount of coffee, then gently pour the water into the French press until it’s half full.
4. Let it sit for a minute, then add the rest of the water. Put the lid on the French press and set your kitchen timer for three minutes. Once three minutes are up, push down on the plunger until the filter and compressed grounds are right at the bottom.
5. Give the coffee a minute or two to settle, then pour it into your coffee cup and enjoy.

The French press gives you the most control over all possible variables and you’ll be left with a richer-tasting brew. While not suited for keeping your coffee hot all day, it doesn’t take much effort to clean and prepare your French press to produce your next batch when you need it.