Brew Guides - French Press

French Press

Equipment 

• French press 

• Kettle

• Coffee Scales

• Coffee Grinder

• Stirrer 

• Cup 

RECIPE

• 15g medium-coarse grind coffee

• 250ml hot water

 Step-by-step guide

1. Preheat the French press with boiling water

2. Grind the beans medium to coarse 

3. Add 15g ground coffee to the French Press

4. Place the French Press on scale and reset to zero

5. Add 250ml of water to French Press and stir in a circular motion, ensuring all grinds are immersed

6. Stir 2-3 times

7. Add the plunger to top of cafetiere and allow to brew for 3 minutes

8. At 3 minutes take the plunger out and gently stir 2-3 times. Skim off top layer of coffee with a tablespoon and dispose.

9. Place the plunger back on and continue to brew for 6 minutes

10. Plunge until the filter is touching the surface of the coffee

11. Decant the brew into a carafe or warm cups to prevent further extraction

12. Enjoy!