How to make french press coffee

Make a 12oz cup of French Press craft coffee.

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Gather all the supplies.

Gather all the supplies.

Measure 20g of beans for a 12oz cup. The bean to water ratio should be 1/17.

Measure 20g of beans for a 12oz cup. The bean to water ratio should be 1/17.

Set your grinder to a consistency of course sand. Grind.

Set your grinder to a consistency of course sand. Grind.

[Ground beans]

[Ground beans]

Heat the water to 195-204\u00b0 (just short of boiling.) Pre warm the French Press, then dispose of the water.

Heat the water to 195-204° (just short of boiling.) Pre warm the French Press, then dispose of the water.

Dump the coffee grounds into the French Press and zero the scale. Start your timer at 4:00. Begin pouring the water into the French Press.

Dump the coffee grounds into the French Press and zero the scale. Start your timer at 4:00. Begin pouring the water into the French Press.

Pour 340g of water and let sit.

Pour 340g of water and let sit.

With 0:30 remaining, break the bloom.

With 0:30 remaining, break the bloom.

After 4:00 has elapsed, plunge the press.

After 4:00 has elapsed, plunge the press.

Slowly pour into your favorite Offero cup, withholding the last half ounce or so.

Enjoy!

Enjoy!

  • 20.0g Whole bean craft coffee
  • 340.0g Water
  • 1.0 French Press
  • 1.0 Burr Grinder
  • 1.0 Scale
  • 1.0 Kettle
  • 1.0 Timer
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