French press, also known as a press pot or plunger pot, is a popular method of brewing coffee that produces a rich and full-bodied cup.
Making coffee in a French press is the easiest way to make coffee with only a little investment needed. This equipment can be found everywhere, from department stores, to supermarkets, to specialty stores anywhere in the world, making it the cheapest and most accessible brewing method for beginners and seasoned coffee enthusiasts alike.
The question is, can we make good coffee using a French press?
The short answer is… YES!!!!!
With a little bit of knowledge and practice, you can easily make the best French press coffee at home. In this article, we will guide you through the steps of making the perfect French press coffee.
Classic French Press
What You Need:
- French Press
- Coffee Beans
- Water Heater
- Optional: Creamer and Sugar
Step 1: Beans
Grind coffee beans using your grinder at home. If you do not have a grinder, many local coffee shops sell coffee beans and will be more than happy to pre-grind them for you.
PRO TIP: For this recipe, do not grind you coffee beans too course and for the beans, for best results use fresh coffee with a medium to dark roast profile.
After grinding, weigh 18 grams of coffee (approximately 2 tablespoons).
Step 2: Brewing
Place your ground coffee in the French press and pour 250 grams of hot water (approximately 1 cup). Wait for 2 minutes.
Seasoned home brewers might wonder why we brew our coffee for 2 minutes only, compared to the usual 3-5 mins. We find that if we brew the coffee for a shorter period of time, we reduce the chances of burning the coffee and extracting unpleasant flavors from the product.
Step 3: You are Done!
Press the plunger and pour the brewed coffee in the cup.
Optional: Pour 2 sachets of your preferred creamer (around 15 grams) then add sugar.
