How to Brew The Perfect Cup
French Press
Known for its rich, full-bodied character, the French press is a classic immersion method that brings out depth and sweetness in your coffee. It’s simple, reliable, and ideal for brewing with ease. No paper filters required.
Video Brewing Guide
French Press by Colin
Watch Colin, our LA coffee educator brew the perfect French Press cup.
What You'll Need
- 4 Cup French Press
- Burr Grinder
- Pouring Kettle
- Digital Gram Scale (or tablespoon)
- Timer
Ingredients
- 38 grams fresh, whole bean coffee
- 20 liquid ounces fresh, filtered water + additional for rinsing
Brew Time
- 4 minutes
Step 1
Prep
Rinse the French Press with hot water, then discard water.
Step 2
Grind
Weigh out 38 grams (about 5 level tablespoons) of whole beans. Grind the beans to a medium-coarse consistency.
Step 3
Settle
Pour the ground coffee into the press pot, giving a gentle shake to settle the grounds. Place the French Press onto your scale and tare to ‘0 grams.’
Step 4
Pour
Allow your water to reach a boil, and then wait 45-60 seconds. Set a timer for 4:00 minutes. Carefully pour 600 grams (20 oz) of water over the grounds, filling the French Press to just below the bottom of the pouring spout. Let stand for one minute, allowing the coffee to absorb the water. Give a quick, gentle stir to evenly immerse the grounds into the brew . Cover the French Press.
Step 5
Brew
After 3:30 minutes, skim the grounds and insolubles off the top of the brew with a spoon. Insert the plunger screen into the French Press chamber and slowly press down, using gentle pressure.
Step 6
Enjoy
Drink up! If there is still brewed coffee remaining in the press, decant into another vessel to cease the brewing process.
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