How to Make French Press Coffee

Are you looking for a way to enjoy a richer, stronger and more flavorful cup of coffee? Freshly pressed coffee, also known as French press coffee, is a simple and elegant brewing method that can take your morning ritual to a new level.

In this blog post, we will guide you step-by-step through the art of brewing freshly squeezed coffee, ensuring that every sip is a delicious experience for your taste buds. Check out our entire beverage archive for more information!

I think french press coffee is one of the easiest ways to make a great cup of coffee at home. You can also use a French Press to brew loose tea.

Plus, there are so many cute french presses! You can sometimes find them second hand, but I also love this rose gold model, this modern black and wood version, and this pink one!

Related: Learn how to brew coffee in a Chemex, how to brew in an Aeropress, and how to make perfect cold brew coffee at home.

Ingredients & Equipment

water to coffee ratio

A general guideline for a standard fresh squeezer is a coffee to water ratio of 1:15. Measure your coffee using this ratio and adjust to your taste preferences.

For example, if you use 30 grams of coffee, you will need about 450-510 milliliters of water.

directions

Grind the coffee beans to a coarse consistency resembling sea salt. Avoid grinding too fine as this can lead to over-extraction and build-up in your cup.

Preheating your fresh press will help maintain the temperature of the brewed coffee. Rinse the fresh press with hot water and discard the water.

Put the freshly ground coffee in the preheated fresh press. Slowly pour hot water (200°F or 93°C) over the coffee grounds, making sure all of the coffee grounds are saturated.

Start with a small amount of water and let the coffee brew for about 30 seconds. This helps release trapped gases and enhances aroma extraction.

After flowering, pour the remaining hot water into the fresh press. Gently stir the coffee and water mixture to ensure an even extraction. Place the plunger on the fresh press, but don’t push it in yet.

Depending on your taste preferences and the strength of the coffee, let the coffee steep for about 3-4 minutes.

Once the steeping time is up, slowly and steadily push the plunger down. The mesh filter separates the brewed coffee from the coffee grounds, ensuring a clean cup. Pour the freshly squeezed coffee into your favorite mug and enjoy.

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French press coffee is a versatile brewing method that allows you to experiment with different factors. You can adjust the grind size, brew time, and coffee-water ratio to achieve the desired strength and flavor profile.

Note your preferences and make adjustments accordingly to perfect your fresh press technique. Happy brewing!

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yield 2

Preparation 1 minute

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instructions

Grind the coffee beans to a coarse consistency resembling sea salt. Avoid grinding too fine as this can lead to over-extraction and build-up in your cup.
Preheating your fresh press will help maintain the temperature of the brewed coffee. Rinse the fresh press with hot water and discard the water.
Put the freshly ground coffee in the preheated fresh press. Slowly pour hot water (200°F or 93°C) over the coffee grounds, making sure all of the coffee grounds are saturated.
Start with a small amount of water and let the coffee brew for about 30 seconds. This helps release trapped gases and enhances aroma extraction.
After flowering, pour the remaining hot water into the fresh press. Gently stir the coffee and water mixture to ensure an even extraction. Place the plunger on the fresh press, but don’t push it in yet.
Depending on your taste preferences and the strength of the coffee, let the coffee steep for about 3-4 minutes.
Once the steeping time is up, slowly and steadily push the plunger down. The mesh filter separates the brewed coffee from the coffee grounds, ensuring a clean cup. Pour the freshly squeezed coffee into your favorite mug and enjoy.

Remarks

A general guideline for a standard fresh squeezer is a coffee to water ratio of 1:15. Measure your coffee using this ratio and adjust to your taste preferences. For example, if you use 30 grams of coffee, you will need about 450-510 milliliters of water.

Nourishment

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*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Note: Nutritional values are automatically calculated using Spoonacular for your convenience. Where appropriate, we recommend using your own nutritional calculations.

How to Make French Press Coffee