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Beginner · Immersion

French Press

A full-bodied cup with a simple immersion method.

What you need

French press, kettle, grinder, scale and spoon

Grind
Coarse
Water temperature
94°C

Step by step

  1. 01

    Warm the brewer, discard the water and add coarse ground coffee.

  2. 02

    Add about half the hot water and wet all the coffee.

  3. 03

    At one minute, stir gently and add the remaining water. Replace the lid without pressing.

  4. 04

    At four minutes, press slowly and pour all the coffee into cups or a carafe.

Method reference: Stumptown · French Press