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French Press
Rich, full-bodied, and immersive.
Amount
30 g ground coffee per 500 ml
Temperature
93 °C (199 °F)
Brew Time
4 minutes
How to Brew
- 1
Preheat the French press with hot water, then discard.
- 2
Coarsely grind 30 g of coffee — grounds should resemble coarse sea salt.
- 3
Add grounds to the French press.
- 4
Start a timer and pour all 500 ml of 93 °C water evenly over the grounds.
- 5
Stir gently once to ensure all grounds are saturated, then place the lid (plunger up) on top.
- 6
At 4 minutes, press the plunger down slowly and steadily. Pour immediately to prevent over-extraction.
✨ Flavour Tips
- •For a cleaner cup, let it sit for 1 extra minute after pressing to let sediment settle before pouring.
- •Coarser grinds reduce bitterness and sediment in the cup.