French Press Coffee

Here’s how to make French press coffee…with the perfect coffee ratio! This coffee maker brews one stellar cup of joe.

Ingredients

• 70 grams coffee, about 1 cup ground coffee beans
• 4 cups filtered water* (950 grams)
• 8-cup / 34-ounce (1 liter) French Press

Instructions

1. Grind the coffee: Grind the coffee beans to a medium grind using a coffee grinder (a burr grinder is most consistent but not required). The size of grind is important: if it’s too fine it can create sediment; if it’s too coarse it’s not flavorful enough.
2. Heat the water: Heat the water to hot but not boiling (200 to 205 degrees Fahrenheit) using an electric kettle, or bring it to a boil on the stovetop and then let it sit for 1 minute to decrease in temperature.
3. Add coffee grounds: Add the coffee grounds to the bottom of the pot.
4. Let coffee bloom for 1 minute: Add hot water to the height of the coffee and stir with a spoon. Set a timer and wait for 1 minute.
5. Add water and brew 4 minutes: Fill the French press to the top (just below the spout) and stir again. Set a timer and wait for 4 minutes.
6. Plunge: Place the lid on the French press and slowly press the plunger all the way down. Serve immediately. Tip: If the plunger is hard to press, use a more coarse grind of coffee the next time. If it presses very easily, make the coffee grounds a bit finer.