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French Press Recipe

French Press

French press brewing reveals the full character of specialty coffee, preserving its natural oils for a rich body, smooth texture, and expressive flavor.

It’s especially well suited to medium or darker roasts. Lighter, floral coffees can also taste excellent, though their subtle notes may be less distinct than with a paper-filtered method.

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How to brew French Press

  • 30 g coffee
  • 450 g water
  • 4 min
  1. 1

    Preheat

    Rinse the carafe with hot water, then discard.

  2. 2

    Add coffee

    Add 30 g coarsely ground coffee and tare the scale.

  3. 3

    Bloom – 30 sec

    Add 60–70 g water, stir gently, and wait 30 sec.

  4. 44:00

    Fill + steep

    Pour to 450 g total. Add the lid, but do not press. Steep until 4:00.

  5. 5

    Press + serve

    Press slowly and gently. Pour immediately to prevent bitterness.

Good to know

Dial it in

  • Ratio1:15, for example 30 g coffee to 450 g water (15 oz).
  • GrindCoarse, like coarse sea salt or breadcrumbs, so no grit slips through the mesh.
  • Water195–205°F (90–96°C). Filtered or bottled if your tap tastes of chlorine.
  • Rest2 days off roast.
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