French Pres or plunge
Using this elegant method, you can make a pot of rich, full-bodied coffee. Tip: After brewing, transfer or serve immediately so it doesn’t become bitter or chalky.
What you need:
- Coffee. House coffee collections
- French Press
- Grinder
- Kettle
- Scale
- Timer
- Wooden spoon
Brew time: 4 mins
Grind: Coarse
Water temperature: 200 Fahrenheit or 92 Celsius
Recommended Water coffee ratio: 1:15. For every 1 gr of coffee, add 15 grams of water or 2 tablespoons for every cup of water.
TIP: Always adjust to your taste; more coffee for a more robust coffee.
Step 1
For the cups you wish to brew, heat the water to 200 degrees Fahrenheit or 92 degrees Celsius.
Step 2
Grind the coffee
Step 3
Mount the French press to the scale and zero
Pour the coffee 2-3 tablespoons for every cup. Add
Step 4
Coffee should be bloomed.
The coffee needs 30 seconds to bloom.
Step 5
Pour in the rest of the water. Allow four minutes. Yes, four minutes before diving.
Step 6
The French press must be removed from the balance.
Step 7
Plunge or press the filter down. If the filter is difficult to press, your grinding was too fine.
Step 8
When you’ve finished pressing, serve the coffee immediately. Don’t let it sit, as this will cause it to continue brewing and over-extract.
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