RECIPE · French Press

Classic French press

Full-bodied and easy to prepare.

20 g of freshly ground coffee; water: 300 g. Ratio 1:15, coarse grind, 94 °C and 4:30 brew time.

DIFFICULTY · Easy

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Black coffee served in a cup beside a French press
Photo · Cheun Hoe Yow · Pexels License

What you need

  • 20 g of freshly ground coffee
  • 300 g of filtered water

Gather a scale, coffee, water and the equipment for this recipe. Check the quantities below and follow the steps in order. Time is a brewing reference, not a promise of flavor.

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DOSE
20g
WATER
300g
RATIO
1:15
TEMPERATURE
94°C
GRIND
Coarse
TIME
4:30

3 steps

Step by step

  1. POUR

    Initial pour

    Pour 300 g of water in a single motion.

    WATER SO FAR · 300 gat 0:30

  2. WAIT

    Break the crust

    Gently stir the crust with a spoon.

    WATER SO FAR · 300 gat 4:00

  3. WAIT

    Plunge and serve

    Lower the plunger slowly and serve right away.

    WATER SO FAR · 300 gat 4:30

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