FRENCH PRESS
FRENCH PRESS
My first introduction to French Press wasn't in a cafe - it was by Ewan McGregor in the movie, 'Black Hawk Down'. He is using a french press, and says the words 'I made coffee during Desert Storm'. While the context was different, I actually believe that FP would be the only brewing apparatus that I could see being used in Desert Storm.
The FP is the most forgiving form of coffee brewing. You can achieve a great cup of coffee without correct technique or even without measuring (while we still recommend you measure). It is the vibe-coding equivalent of coffee.
I don't use the FP as I have progressed into the speciality coffee world - but if someone asked me how they could shift from instant coffee, I would tell them to buy a FP and a bag of ground coffee from Starbucks. At least, that is how I started.
PS - scroll down to see Ewan McGregor calling coffee a science
Ingredients
Ingredients
French Press
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Preheat your water to 95C or until boiling, if you don't have a thermometer
Preheat your water to 95C or until boiling, if you don't have a thermometer
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Add 225grs of water directly over the coffee over the around of around 30s
Add 225grs of water directly over the coffee over the around of around 30s
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Use 15grs of coffee, or a full table spoon of ground coffee, if you're not using a scale
Use 15grs of coffee, or a full table spoon of ground coffee, if you're not using a scale
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Let the coffee steep, uncovered, for upto 4 minutes - and you don't need to pay active attention to the FP during this time
Let the coffee steep, uncovered, for upto 4 minutes - and you don't need to pay active attention to the FP during this time
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Grind the coffee to medium-coarse, or use a pre-ground bag of coffee
Grind the coffee to medium-coarse, or use a pre-ground bag of coffee
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Break the crust that has formed at the top of the FP — and place the plunger on top
Break the crust that has formed at the top of the FP — and place the plunger on top
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Add 15grs of coffee to the base of your french press - with no filter paper
Add 15grs of coffee to the base of your french press - with no filter paper
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Press down the plunger, and pour the coffee directly into your favourite mug to enjoy
Press down the plunger, and pour the coffee directly into your favourite mug to enjoy