French Press Brew Guide

French Press makes rich, full-bodied coffee. Use coarse grind to avoid bitterness. Works for 8 or 12 cups.

For 8 cups:

• 56g coarse coffee, 850g water (1:15 ratio). 4 min brew.

For 12 cups:

• 85g coarse coffee, 1275g water (1:15 ratio). 4 min brew.

1. Preheat French Press:

   Pour hot water (92-96°C) into press until metal filter is submerged. Swirl 10 seconds. Discard water. This keeps temperature stable.

2. Prepare coffee:

   Measure coffee. Grind coarse, like beach sand or sea salt. Add grounds to preheated press.

3. Add water:

   Zero scale. Start 4-minute timer. Pour hot water steadily to near top. All grounds should be wet evenly.

4. Stir crust:

   At 1:00 min, thick crust forms. Stir gently 5-10 times to saturate all grounds. Top off water to target weight.

5. Add lid:

   Position plunger lid so filter sits just below liquid surface. This traps grounds during bloom.

6. Press:

   At 4:00 min, press plunger slowly and steady (20-30 seconds total). If resistance, lift plunger 1cm to clear fines, then continue.

7. Serve:

   Pour immediately into preheated mugs or decanter. Waiting in press over-extracts.

Notes:

• Water 92-96°C. Too hot = bitter.

• Coarse grind prevents sludge.

• Decant always for best taste.

Adjust ratios and timing to match your coffee and taste.